GRI Test Methods and Standards


Geotextile (GT) Related

GT1        Geotextile Filter Performance via Long Term Flow (LTF) Tests

GT2        Biological Clogging of Geotextile or Soil/Geotextile Filters (1987) (see ASTM D1987)

GT3        Deterioration of Geotextiles from Outdoor Exposure (see ASTM D5970)

GT4        Geotextile Permittivity Under Load (1991) (discontinued, see ASTM D5493)

GT5        Tension Creep Testing of Geotextiles (April 6, 1992) (see ASTM D5262)

GT6        Geotextile Pullout (see ASTM D6706)

GT7        Determination of Long-Term Design Strength of Geotextiles

GT8        Fine Fraction Filtration Using Geotextile Filters

GT9        Grip Types for Use in Wide Width Testing of Geotextiles and Geogrids

GT10*    Test Methods, Properties and Frequencies for High Strength Geotextile Tubes Used as Coated and Riverine Structures

GT11      Installation of Geotextile Tubes used as Coastal and Riverine Structures

GT12a    Test Methods and Properties for Nonwoven Geotextiles Used as Protection (or Cushioning) Materials - ASTM Version

GT12b Test Methods and Properties for Nonwoven Geotextiles Used as Protection (or Cushioning) Materials - ISO Version

GT13* Test Methods and Properties for Geotextiles Used as Separation Between Subgrade Soil and Aggregate

GT14      Hanging Bag Test for Field Assessment of Fabrics Used for Geotextile Tubes and Containers

 

Geogrid (GG) Related

GG1        Geogrid Rib Tensile Strength (also see ASTM D6637)

GG2        Individual Geogrid Junction Strength

GG3(a)   Tension Creep Testing of Stiff Geogrids (Jan. 30, 1991) (see ASTM D5262)

GG3(b)   Tension Creep Testing of Flexible Geogrids (Jan. 30, 1991) (see ASTM D5262)

GG4(a)   Determination of the Long-Tem Design Strength of Stiff Geogrids

GG4(b)   Determination of the Long –Term Design Strength of Flexible Geogrids

GG5        Test Method for Geogrid Pullout (see ASTM D6706)

GG6        Grip Types for Use in Wide Width Testing of Geotextiles and Geogrids

GG7        Carboxyl End Group Content of PET Yarns

GG8        Determination of the Number Average Molecular Weight of PET Yarns Based on a Relative Viscosity Value

GG9        Torsional Behavior of Bidirectional Geogrids When Subjected to In-Plane Rotation

 

Geonet (GN) Related

GN1       Compression Behavior of Geonets (see ASTM D6364)

 

Geomembrane (GM) Related

GM1       Seam Evaluation by Ultrasonic Shadow Method

GM2       Embedment Depth for Anchorage Mobilization

GM3       Large Scale Hydrostatic Puncture Test (see ASTM D5514)

GM4       Three Dimensional Geomembrane Tension Test (see ASTM D5617)

GM5(a)   Notched Constant Tensile Load (NCTL) Test for Polyolefin Resins or Geomembranes (1992) (see ASTM D5397)

GM5(b)  Single Point NCTL Test for Polyolefin Resin or Geomembranes (see ASTM D5397 Appendix)

GM5(c)   Seam Constant Tensile Load (SCTL) Test for Polyolefin Geomembrane Seams

GM6       Pressurized Air Channel Test for Dual Seamed Geomembranes (see also ASTM D5820)

GM7       Accelerated Curing of Geomembrane Test Strip Seams Made by Chemical Fusion Methods

GM8       Measurement of the Core Thickness of Textured Geomembranes (see ASTM D5994)

GM9       Cold Weather Seaming of Geomembranes

GM10     Specification for the Stress Crack Resistance of HDPE Geomembrane Sheet

GM11     Accelerated Weathering of Geomembranes Using a Fluorescent UVA Device

GM12     Asperity Measurement of Textured Geomembranes using a Depth Gage

GM13*   Test Methods, Properties and Testing Frequency for High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Smooth and Textured Geomembranes

GM14     Selecting Variable Intervals for Taking Geomembrane Destructive Seam Samples Using the Method of Attributes

GM15     Determination of Ply Adhesion of Reinforced Geomembranes (see ASTM D6636)

GM16     Observation of Surface Cracking of Geomembranes

GM17*   Test Methods, Properties and Testing Frequency for Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Smooth and Textured Geomembranes

GM18*   Test Methods, Properties and Testing Frequency for Flexible Polypropylene (fPP and fPP-R)

               Nonreinforced and Reinforced Geomembranes (Temporarily Suspended:  May 3, 2004)

GM19*   Seam Strength and Related Properties of Thermally Bonded Polyolefin Geomembranes

GM20     Selecting Variable Intervals for Taking Geomembrane Destructive Seam Samples Using Control Charts

GM21*   Test Methods, Properties and Testing Frequency for Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM)

               Nonreinforced and Scrim Reinforced Geomembranes

 

Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) Related

GCL1     Swell Measurement of the Clay Component of GCL’s (see ASTM D5890)

GCL2     Permeability of Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs) (see ASTM D5887 and ASTM D6766)

GCL3*   Test Methods, Required Properties, and Testing Frequencies of Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCLs)
GCL4     Gripping of Reinforced GCLs to End Platens During Direct (Interface) Shear Testing

 

Geocomposite (GC) Related

GC1        Soil-Filter Core Combined Flow Test

GC2        Strip (Wick) Drain Flow Rate Under Load

GC3        Strip (Wick) Drain Kinking Efficiency

GC4        Compression Behavior of Prefabricated Edge Drains and Sheet Drains

GC5        Erosion Control Systems to Protect Against Soil Detachment by Rainfall Impact and Overload Flow Transport

GC6        Erosion Control Systems for High Velocity Flows in Channels

GC7        Determination of Adhesion and Bond Strength of Geocomposites (see ASTM D7005)

GC8        Determination of the Allowable Flow Rate of a Drainage Geocomposite

GC9        Mechanical Deformation Behavior of Geosynthetic Aggregate Drainage Systems

GC10      Hydraulic Behavior of Geosynthetic Aggregate Drainage Systems

 

Geosynthetic (GS) Related (i.e., Multipurpose)

GS1        CBR Puncture Strength (see ASTM D6241)

GS2        Rupture Strength of Geosynthetics by Pendulum Impact

GS3        Selecting In-Situ Monitoring Methods and Devices for the Evaluation of Geosynthetic Performance

GS4        Time Dependent (Creep) Deformation Under Normal Pressure

GS5        Impregnation of Geosynthetics Under Load

GS6        Interface Friction Determination by Direct Shear Testing (Jan. 30, 1991) (see ASTM D5321)

GS7        Determining the Index Friction Properties of Geosynthetics

GS8        Determining the Connection Strength of Mechanically Anchored Geosynthetics

GS9        Oxidative Induction Time of Polyethylene Geosynthetics by High Pressure Differential Seaming Calorimetry

               (see ASTM D5885)

GS10      Accelerated Tensile Creep and Creep-Rupture of Geosynthetic Materials Based on Time-Temperature Superposition

               Using the Stepped Isothermal Method (see ASTM D6992)

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*These Items are Generic Specifications


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