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Test Method Title

Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Properties of Geogrids by the Single or Multi-Rib Tensile Method

Reference Number

ASTM D6637

Material

Geogrid

Test Property

rib tensile strength

Description of Test

The geogrid specimen (Method A: single rib or Method B: with at least three junctions) is clamped in a tensile machine and pulled to failure while recording displacement and strength. Average rib tensile strength and elongation reported.

Preferred Test Sample Size

Number of Test Specimens

5

Test Specimen Size

12" long (or at least 3 junctions) x either 3 or 5 ribs wide

Keywords

rib, strength, tensile

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