GeoTesting Express Laboratory Testing Field Testing Qualifications Contact Us

Lab Services: Geosynthetic testing

Lab Services: Geosynthetic testing

Back to Search

Test Method Title

Standard Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations

Reference Number

ASTM C165

Material

Geofoam

Test Property

compressive strength

Description of Test

Specimens are prepared to the required dimensions using a hot wire saw (4" x 4" x 1" thick). The blocks are dimensioned then placed into a load frame and compressed at a rate of approximately 0.05 inches per minute for each inch of thickness.

Preferred Test Sample Size

Number of Test Specimens

5

Test Specimen Size

6" x 6" x 1" thick (up to 6" thick)

Keywords

insulation, compressive, strength, thermal, block, EPS, modulus of elasticity

For more information, contact GeoTesting Express:



Atlanta

770.645.6575


Boston

978.635.0424


Chicago

224.676.1371


New York

212.566.6630



info@geotesting.com