ASTM D6917-03(2011)
(Guide)Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD)
Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
To properly evaluate prefabricated vertical drains, tests must be performed according to specific test methods and procedures. Failure to follow this practice can result in data not representative of the product's characteristics and performance.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides recommendations for the selection of appropriate test methods for prefabricated vertical geocomposite drains (sometimes referred to as Wick Drains) used in geotechnical engineering applications to provide consistency in data reporting.
1.2 This guide includes test methods for all types of prefabricated geocomposite drains manufactured in a plant and consisting of a polymeric core structure with a synthetic fabric (geotextile) jacket for filtration.
1.3 This guide is intended to aid all personnel involved in the selection, manufacture, installation, or evaluation of prefabricated vertical drains.
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: D6917 − 03(Reapproved 2011)
Standard Guide for
Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains
(PVD)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6917; 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 D4716 Test Method for Determining the (In-plane) Flow
Rate per Unit Width and Hydraulic Transmissivity of a
1.1 This guide provides recommendations for the selection
Geosynthetic Using a Constant Head
of appropriate test methods for prefabricated vertical geocom-
D4751 Test Method for DeterminingApparent Opening Size
posite drains (sometimes referred to as Wick Drains) used in
of a Geotextile
geotechnicalengineeringapplicationstoprovideconsistencyin
D4884 Test Method for Strength of Sewn or Thermally
data reporting.
Bonded Seams of Geotextiles
1.2 This guide includes test methods for all types of
D4886 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles
prefabricated geocomposite drains manufactured in a plant and
(Sand Paper/Sliding Block Method)
consisting of a polymeric core structure with a synthetic fabric
D5101 Test Method for Measuring the Soil-Geotextile Sys-
(geotextile) jacket for filtration.
tem Clogging Potential by the Gradient Ratio
D5199 Test Method for Measuring the Nominal Thickness
1.3 This guide is intended to aid all personnel involved in
the selection, manufacture, installation, or evaluation of pre- of Geosynthetics
D5261 Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of
fabricated vertical drains.
Geotextiles
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D5322 Practice for Laboratory Immersion Procedures for
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Evaluating the Chemical Resistance of Geosynthetics to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Liquids
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
D5493 Test Method for Permittivity of Geotextiles Under
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Load
D5567 Test Method for Hydraulic Conductivity Ratio
2. Referenced Documents
(HCR) Testing of Soil/Geotextile Systems
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D5819 Guide for Selecting Test Methods for Experimental
D3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile
Evaluation of Geosynthetic Durability
Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
D6241 Test Method for the Static Puncture Strength of
D4491 Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles
Geotextiles and Geotextile-Related Products Using a
by Permittivity
50-mm Probe
D4533 Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geo-
D6364 Test Method for Determining Short-Term Compres-
textiles
sion Behavior of Geosynthetics
D4632 Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation
D6389 Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resis-
of Geotextiles
tance of Geotextiles to Liquids
3. Terminology
This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics
and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.03 on Permeability and 3.1 Definitions:
Filtration.
3.1.1 geocomposite, n—a product composed of two or more
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2011.PublishedJuly2011.Originallyapproved
materials, at least one of which is a geosynthetic.
in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6917–03(2007). DOI:
10.1520/D6917-03R11.
3.1.2 geosynthetic, n—a planar product manufactured from
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
polymeric material used with soil, rock, earth, or other geo-
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
technical engineering related material as an integral part of a
Standards volume information, refer to the
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