Test Method Title
Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
Reference Number
ASTM D5034
Material
Geotextile
Test Property
breaking force, breaking elongation
Description of Test
A 4 inch wide specimen is mounted in clamps of a tensile testing machine and a force applied until the specimen breaks. Breaking force and elongation are measured and recorded.
Number of Test Specimens
5 machine direction 8 cross machine direction
Test Specimen Size
4" x 8"
Keywords
breaking strength, elongation