ASTM D4759-11(2018)

Standard Practice for Determining the Specification Conformance of Geosynthetics

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice provides a means by which the purchaser can determine the conformance of geosynthetic properties as applied to the acceptance or rejection of a material in regards to a material specification.  
4.2 This practice has been developed with strong emphasis on practicality and the realization that all geosynthetics are subjected to a vigorous quality control program prior to shipping.
Note 1: It is suggested that the user obtain the mean, standard deviation, and/or the coefficient of variation for given physical/mechanical properties of a product directly from the manufacturer. If this data is unavailable, it is suggested that users of this practice begin to accumulate data that can be used to estimate product averages and standard deviations for each product.
Note 2: The risk to the purchaser of buying out-of-specification materials is minimal when conformance requirements are detailed in the purchase specification and adequate conformance testing is performed. It is the producer's responsibility to perform thorough quality control testing for all properties requiring certification. The producer's risk of rejection is minimal with the performance of this thorough quality control testing.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers a procedure for determining the conformance of geosynthetic properties to standard specifications.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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-Jan-2018
• ICS: 59.080.70 - Geotextiles
• Technical Committee: D35 - Geosynthetics
• Drafting Committee: D35.01 - Mechanical Properties

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4759 −11 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Practice for
Determining the Specification Conformance of
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Geosynthetics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4759; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3.2.1 test result, n—a value obtained by a given test method,
expressed as a single determination or a specified combination
1.1 This practice covers a procedure for determining the
of a number of determinations.
conformance of geosynthetic properties to standard specifica-
tions.
4. Significance and Use
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 This practice provides a means by which the purchaser
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
can determine the conformance of geosynthetic properties as
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
applied to the acceptance or rejection of a material in regards
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
to a material specification.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.2 This practice has been developed with strong emphasis
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
on practicality and the realization that all geosynthetics are
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
subjected to a vigorous quality control program prior to
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
shipping.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
NOTE 1—It is suggested that the user obtain the mean, standard
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
deviation,and/orthecoefficientofvariationforgivenphysical/mechanical
properties of a product directly from the manufacturer. If this data is
2. Referenced Documents
unavailable, it is suggested that users of this practice begin to accumulate
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data that can be used to estimate product averages and standard deviations
2.1 ASTM Standards:
for each product.
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled
NOTE 2—The risk to the purchaser of buying out-of-specification
Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
materials is minimal when conformance requirements are detailed in the
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics purchase specification and adequate conformance testing is performed. It
is the producer’s responsibility to perform thorough quality control testing
D4533 Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geo-
for all properties requiring certification.The producer’s risk of rejection is
textiles
minimal with the performance of this thorough quality control testing.
D7273 Guide for for Acceptance Testing Requirements for
Geonets and Geonet Drainage Geocomposites
5. Summary of the Test Procedure
5.1 Procedure A—This procedure determines the confor-
3. Terminology
mance of geosynthetic materials properties to acceptable speci-
3.1 For general definitions used in this document, refer to
fications values.
Terminology D4439.
NOTE 3—Conformance testing is done by the purchaser or designated
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
person/organization. It is usually done as the geosynthetics are brought to
the project site and to justify the payment of the billing (Practice D4354).
Typically, testing is performed on the final product and no components to
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produce or assemble the final geosynthetic material need to be confor-
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on Geosyn-
theticsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.01 on Mechanical mance tested.
Properties.
5.2 This procedure determines the conformance of geocom-
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2018. Published February 2018. Originally
posite geosynthetic material properties to a set of acceptable
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D4759 – 11. DOI:
10.1520/D4759-11R18.
specification values.Typically, multiple individual components
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
need to be tested together with the final geocomposite product
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
to show conformance with the acceptable material specifica-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. tion. Since those individual components might or might not be
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Designation: D4759 − 11 D4759 − 11 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Practice for
Determining the Specification Conformance of
1
Geosynthetics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4759; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers a procedure for determining the conformance of geosynthetic properties to standard specifications.
1.2 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 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:
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
D4533 Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles
D7273 Guide for for Acceptance Testing Requirements for Geonets and Geonet Drainage Geocomposites
3. Terminology
3.1 For general definitions used in this document, refer to Terminology D4439.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 test result, n—a value obtained by a given test method, expressed as a single determination or a specified combination of
a number of determinations.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This practice provides a means by which the purchaser can determine the conformance of geosynthetic properties as applied
to the acceptance or rejection of a material in regards to a material specification.
4.2 This practice has been developed with strong emphasis on practicality and the realization that all geosynthetics are subjected
to a vigorous quality control program prior to shipping.
NOTE 1—It is suggested that the user obtain the mean, standard deviation, and/or the coefficient of variation for given physical/mechanical properties
of a product directly from the manufacturer. If this data is unavailable, it is suggested that users of this practice begin to accumulate data that can be used
to estimate product averages and standard deviations for each product.
NOTE 2—The risk to the purchaser of buying out of specification out-of-specification materials is minimal when conformance requirements are detailed
in the purchase specification and adequate conformance testing is performed. It is the producer’s responsibility to perform thorough quality control testing
for all properties requiring certification. The producer’s risk of rejection is minimal with the performance of this thorough quality control testing.
5. Summary of the Test Procedure
5.1 Procedure A—This procedure determines the conformance of geosynthetic materials properties to acceptable specifications
values.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on Geosyntheticsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.01 on Mechanical Properties.
Current edition approved July 1, 2011Feb. 1, 2018. Published August 2011February 2018. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 20072011 as
D4759D4759 – 11.–02(07). DOI: 10.1520/D4759-11.10.1520/D4759-11R18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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NOTE 3—Conformance testing is done by the purchaser or designated person/organization. It is usually done as the geosynthetics are brought to the
project site and to justify the payment of the billing ((Practice D4354). Typically, testing is performed on the final product and no components to produce
or assemb
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