ASTM D6818-18a

Standard Test Method for Ultimate Tensile Properties of Rolled Erosion Control Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The strip test in this test method is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of rolled erosion control products, since the method has been used extensively in the trade for acceptance testing.  
5.1.1 In case of disagreement arising from differences in reported test values when using this test method for acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine if there is statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. At a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test specimens which are as homogeneous as possible and are from a lot of material of the type in question. The test specimens should then be randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two laboratories should be compared using Student's t-test for unpaired data and an acceptable probability level chosen by the two parties before testing is begun. If bias is found, either its cause must be found and corrected, or the purchaser and the supplier must agree to interpret future results in the light of the known bias.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers strip test procedures for determining the tensile properties of rolled erosion control products (RECPs).  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.  
1.3 This standard does not apply to RECPs made of composite materials where the component providing the reinforcement cannot be tested for tensile strength with the procedure herein described. In this case, the established ASTM testing method which is most appropriate for that material shall be used instead.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2018
• ICS: 83.120 - Reinforced plastics
• Technical Committee: D35 - Geosynthetics
• Drafting Committee: D35.05 - Geosynthetic Erosion Control

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D6818 − 18a
Standard Test Method for
Ultimate Tensile Properties of Rolled Erosion Control
1
Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6818; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
ASTM Test Methods
1.1 This test method covers strip test procedures for deter-
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
mining the tensile properties of rolled erosion control products
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
(RECPs).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3. Terminology
standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for
3.1 Definitions:
information purposes only.
3.1.1 breaking load, n—the maximum force applied to a
1.3 This standard does not apply to RECPs made of com-
specimen in a tensile test carried to rupture.
posite materials where the component providing the reinforce-
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Materials that are brittle usually rup-
ment cannot be tested for tensile strength with the procedure
ture at the maximum force. Materials that are ductile usually
herein described. In this case, the established ASTM testing
experience a maximum force before rupturing.
method which is most appropriate for that material shall be
3.1.2 constant rate of extension (CRE) tensile testing
used instead.
machine—a testing machine in which the rate of increase of
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
specimen length is uniform with time.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.3 elongation, n—the ratio of the extension of a material
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
to the length of the material prior to stretching. (Compare
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
extension.)
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.4 extension, n—the change in length of a material due to
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
stretching. (Compare elongation.)
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.5 rupture, v—the act of bursting.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.6 strip test, n—in RECP testing, a tensile test in which
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
the full width of the specimen is gripped in the clamps.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.7 tensile test, n—in geosynthetics, a test in which a
geosynthetic material is stretched in one direction to determine
2. Referenced Documents
the force-elongation characteristics, the breaking force, or the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
breaking elongation.
D76/D76M Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for
4. Summary of Test Method
Textiles
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled
4.1 A test specimen is clamped in a tensile testing machine
Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
and a force applied to the specimen until it breaks. Values for
the breaking force and elongation of the test specimen are
obtained from machine scales, dials, autographic recording
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charts, or a computer interfaced with the testing machine.Also,
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on
Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.05 on Geosyn-
points along the stress-strain curve can be reported.
thetic Erosion Control.
Current edition approved June 1, 2018. Published June 2018. Originally
5. Significance and Use
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as D6818 – 18. DOI:
10.1520/D6818-18A.
5.1 The strip test in this test method is considered satisfac-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
tory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of rolled
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
erosion control products, since the method has been used
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. extensively in the trade for acceptance testing.
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5.1.1 In case of disagreement arising from differences in 7.2 Laboratory Sample—For the laboratory sample, take a
reported test values when using this test method for acceptance full-width sample of sufficient length in the machine direction
testing of commercial shipments, the
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Designation: D6818 − 18 D6818 − 18a
Standard Test Method for
Ultimate Tensile Properties of Rolled Erosion Control
1
Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6818; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers strip test procedures for determining the tensile properties of rolled erosion control products
(RECPs).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information
purposes only.
1.3 This standard does not apply to RECPs made of composite materials where the component providing the reinforcement
cannot be tested for tensile strength with the procedure herein described. In this case, the established ASTM testing method which
is most appropriate for that material shall be used instead.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D76/D76M Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 breaking load, n—the maximum force applied to a specimen in a tensile test carried to rupture.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
Materials that are brittle usually rupture at the maximum force. Materials that are ductile usually experience a maximum force
before rupturing.
3.1.2 constant rate of extension (CRE) tensile testing machine—a testing machine in which the rate of increase of specimen
length is uniform with time.
3.1.3 elongation, n—the ratio of the extension of a material to the length of the material prior to stretching. (Compare extension.)
3.1.4 extension, n—the change in length of a material due to stretching. (Compare elongation.)
3.1.5 rupture, v—the act of bursting.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.05 on Geosynthetic Erosion
Control.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2018June 1, 2018. Published February 2018June 2018. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20172018 as
D6818 – 17.18. DOI: 10.1520/D6818-18.10.1520/D6818-18A.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.1.6 strip test, n—in RECP testing, a tensile test in which the full width of the specimen is gripped in the clamps.
3.1.7 tensile test, n—in geosynthetics, a test in which a geosynthetic material is stretched in one direction to determine the
force-elongation characteristics, the breaking force, or the breaking elongation.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 A test specimen is clamped in a tensile testing machine and a force applied to the specimen until it breaks. Values for the
breaking force and elongation of the test specimen are obtained from machine scales, dials, autographic recording charts, or a
computer interfaced with the testing machine. Also, points along the stress/strainstress-strain curve can be reported.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The strip test in this test method is considered satisfactory for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of rolled erosion
control products, since the method has been u
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