ASTM D5141-09
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of the Filtration Component of a Sediment Retention Device Using Site-Specific Soil
Standard Test Method for Determining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of the Filtration Component of a Sediment Retention Device Using Site-Specific Soil
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is used to determine the filtering efficiency and flow rate of the filtration component of a sediment retention device, such as a silt fence, a silt barrier, or a silt curtain, for specific soil conditions.
This test method may be used for the design of the filtration component of a sediment retention device to meet requirements of regulatory agencies in filtering efficiency or flow rate for specific soil conditions.
The designer can use this test method to determine the spacing between sediment retention devices.
This test method is intended for performance evaluation, as the results will depend on the specific soil evaluated. It is recommended that the user or representative perform the test to pre-approved products, as sediment retention device manufacturers are not typically equipped to handle or test soil requirements.
This test method provides a means of evaluating the filtration component of sediment retention devices with different soils under various conditions that simulate the conditions that exist in a sediment retention device installation. This test method may be used to simulate several storm events on the same sediment retention device specimen. Therefore, the number of times this test is repeated per specimen is dependent upon the user and the site conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is used to determine the filtering efficiency and the flow rate of the filtration component of a sediment retention device, such as a silt fence, silt barrier, or inlet protector.
1.1.1 The results are shown as a percentage for filtering efficiency and cubic metres per square metre per minute (m3/m2/min) or gallons per square foot per minute (gal/ft2/min) for flow rate.
1.1.2 The filtering efficiency indicates the percent of sediment removed from sediment-laden water.
1.1.3 The flow rate is the average rate of passage of the sediment-laden water through the filtration component of a sediment retention device.
1.2 This test method requires several specialized pieces of equipment, such as an integrated water sampler and an analytical balance, and site specific soil from the construction project.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are the standard, while the inch-pound units are provided for information. The values expressed in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D5141 – 09
Standard Test Method for
Determining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of the
Filtration Component of a Sediment Retention Device Using
1
Site-Specific Soil
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5141; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
Fluids
1.1 This test method is used to determine the filtering
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
efficiency and the flow rate of the filtration component of a
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
sediment retention device, such as a silt fence, silt barrier, or
D4759 Practice for Determining the Specification Confor-
inlet protector.
mance of Geosynthetics
1.1.1 The results are shown as a percentage for filtering
2.2 American Public Health Association (APHA) Standard:
efficiency and cubic metres per square metre per minute
3 2 2
208D TotalNonfiltrableResidueDriedat103–105°C(Total
(m /m /min)orgallonspersquarefootperminute(gal/ft /min)
3
Suspended Matter)
for flow rate.
1.1.2 The filtering efficiency indicates the percent of sedi-
3. Terminology
ment removed from sediment-laden water.
3.1 Definitions:
1.1.3 The flow rate is the average rate of passage of the
3.1.1 filtration component—a geotextile or other material
sediment-laden water through the filtration component of a
designed to act as a filter.
sediment retention device.
3.1.2 filter—See Terminology D653.
1.2 This test method requires several specialized pieces of
3.1.3 geosynthetic, n—a planar product manufactured from
equipment, such as an integrated water sampler and an ana-
polymeric material used with foundation soil, rock, earth, or
lytical balance, and site specific soil from the construction
any other geotechnical engineering related material as an
project.
integral part of a man-made project, structure, or system. (See
1.3 The values stated in SI units are the standard, while the
Practice D4759.)
inch-pound units are provided for information. The values
3.1.4 performance property, n—a result obtained by con-
expressed in each system may not be exact equivalents;
ducting a performance test.
therefore,eachsystemmustbeusedindependentlyoftheother,
3.1.5 performance test, n—in geosynthetics, a laboratory
without combining values in any way.
procedure which simulates selected field conditions which can
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
be used in design.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.6 For definitions of other terms relating to geosynthet-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ics, refer to Terminology D4439. For definitions of textile
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
terms,refertoTerminologyD123.Fordefinitionsofsoilterms,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
refer to Terminology D653.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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3.2.1 filtering effıciency, FE, n—in geosynthetics, the per-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
cent of sediment removed from sediment-laden water by the
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
filtration component of a sediment retention device over a
specified period of time.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 Geosyn-
3 −2 −1
3.2.2 flow rate, FR [L L T ], n—in geosynthetics, the
theticsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD35.03onPermeabilityand
volume of fluid per unit time, expressed as an average, which
Filtration.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2009. Published February 2009. Originally
passes through a cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D5141–96(2004).
fluid flow.
DOI: 10.1520/D5141-09.
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3.2.3 flume, n—an apparatus that carries a liquid to an 6.2 Inlet Extension, constructed from marine-grade ply-
outlet. wood, plexiglass, aluminum, or other material. The inlet
extension should be watertight and constructed as shown in
3.2.4 sediment retention device (SRD), n—in geosynthetics,
Fig. 2.
a temporary composit
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D5141–96 (Reapproved 2004) Designation: D 5141 – 09
Standard Test Method for
Determining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of a
Geotextile for Silt Fence Application Using Site-Specific
SoilDetermining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of the
Filtration Component of a Sediment Retention Device Using
1
Site-Specific Soil
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5141; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1This test method is used to determine the filtering efficiency and the flow rate of a geotextile used exclusively in silt fence
or silt barrier application.
NOTE1—The terms silt fence and silt barrier are used synonomously.
1.1 This test method is used to determine the filtering efficiency and the flow rate of the filtration component of a sediment
retention device, such as a silt fence, silt barrier, or inlet protector.
3 2
1.1.1 The results are shown as a percentage for filtering efficiency and cubic metres per square metre per minute (m /m /min)
2
or gallons per square foot per minute (gal/ft /min) for flow rate.
1.1.2 The filtering efficiency indicates the percent of sediment removed from sediment-laden water.
1.1.3The flow rate is the average rate of passage of the sediment-laden water through the geotextile.
1.1.3 The flow rate is the average rate of passage of the sediment-laden water through the filtration component of a sediment
retention device.
1.2 This test method requires several specialized pieces of equipment, such as an integrated water sampler and an analytical
balance, and site specific soil from the construction project.
1.3 ThevaluesstatedinSIunitsarethestandard,whiletheinch-poundunitsareprovidedforinformation.Thevaluesexpressed
in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining
values in any way.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textile Materials Terminology Relating to Textiles
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
D4759 Practice for Determining the Specification Conformance of Geosynthetics
2.2 American Public Health Association (APHA) Standard:
3
208D Total Nonfiltrable Residue Dried at 103–105°C (Total Suspended Matter)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 filtration—See filter. filtration component—a geotextile or other material designed to act as a filter.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD35GeosyntheticsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD35.03onPermeabilityandFiltration.
Current edition approved May 10, 1996. Published June 1996. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D5141–91(1999).
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2009. Published February 2009. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D5141–96(2004).
2
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,orcontactASTMCustomerServiceatservice@astm.org.For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American Public Health Association (APHA), 1015 Eighteenth St. NW, Washington, DC 20036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.1.2 filter—See Terminology D653.
3.1.3 geosynthetic, n—a planar product manufactured from polymeric material used with foundation soil, rock, earth, or any
other geotechnical engineering related material as an integral part of a man-made project, structure, or system. (See Practice
D4759.)
3.1.4 geotextile, n—anypermeabletextilematerialusedwithfoundation,soil,rock,earth,oranyothergeotechnicalengineering
related material, as an integral part of a man-made project, structure, or system.
3.1.5performance property, n—a result obtained by conducting a performance test.
...
This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D5141–96 (Reapproved 2004) Designation: D 5141 – 09
Standard Test Method for
Determining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of a
Geotextile for Silt Fence Application Using Site-Specific
SoilDetermining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of the
Filtration Component of a Sediment Retention Device Using
1
Site-Specific Soil
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5141; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1This test method is used to determine the filtering efficiency and the flow rate of a geotextile used exclusively in silt fence
or silt barrier application.
NOTE1—The terms silt fence and silt barrier are used synonomously.
1.1 This test method is used to determine the filtering efficiency and the flow rate of the filtration component of a sediment
retention device, such as a silt fence, silt barrier, or inlet protector.
3 2
1.1.1 The results are shown as a percentage for filtering efficiency and cubic metres per square metre per minute (m /m /min)
2
or gallons per square foot per minute (gal/ft /min) for flow rate.
1.1.2 The filtering efficiency indicates the percent of sediment removed from sediment-laden water.
1.1.3The flow rate is the average rate of passage of the sediment-laden water through the geotextile.
1.1.3 The flow rate is the average rate of passage of the sediment-laden water through the filtration component of a sediment
retention device.
1.2 This test method requires several specialized pieces of equipment, such as an integrated water sampler and an analytical
balance, and site specific soil from the construction project.
1.3 ThevaluesstatedinSIunitsarethestandard,whiletheinch-poundunitsareprovidedforinformation.Thevaluesexpressed
in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining
values in any way.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textile Materials Terminology Relating to Textiles
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
D4759 Practice for Determining the Specification Conformance of Geosynthetics
2.2 American Public Health Association (APHA) Standard:
3
208D Total Nonfiltrable Residue Dried at 103–105°C (Total Suspended Matter)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 filtration—See filter. filtration component—a geotextile or other material designed to act as a filter.
1
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD35GeosyntheticsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD35.03onPermeabilityandFiltration.
Current edition approved May 10, 1996. Published June 1996. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D5141–91(1999).
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2009. Published February 2009. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D5141–96(2004).
2
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,orcontactASTMCustomerServiceatservice@astm.org.For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from American Public Health Association (APHA), 1015 Eighteenth St. NW, Washington, DC 20036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.1.2 filter—See Terminology D653.
3.1.3 geosynthetic, n—a planar product manufactured from polymeric material used with foundation soil, rock, earth, or any
other geotechnical engineering related material as an integral part of a man-made project, structure, or system. (See Practice
D4759.)
3.1.4 geotextile, n—anypermeabletextilematerialusedwithfoundation,soil,rock,earth,oranyothergeotechnicalengineering
related material, as an integral part of a man-made project, structure, or system.
3.1.5performance property, n—a result obtained by conducting a performance test.
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