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Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles-Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test

Test Method Title

Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles-Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test

Reference Number

ASTM D3787

Material

Geotextile

Test Property

bursting strength

Description of Test

A sample is clamped between grooved, circular plates of the ball burst attachment secured to the pulling jaw of the constant-rate-of-traverse testing machine. A force is exerted against the specimen by a polished, hardened steel ball that is attached to the pendulum-actuating clamp of the machine until rupture occurs.

Number of Test Specimens

10

Test Specimen Size

5" x 5"

Keywords

ball burst