04.13: Geosynthetics
ASTM International (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) has published a complete collection of their standards for some time. This collection is divided into Sections and Volumes by subject classification for increased useability.
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The following documents are a part of this series:
- ASTM-D1987 - Standard Test Method for Biological Clogging of Geotextile, Drainage Geocomposites, or Soil/Geotextile Filters
- ASTM-D2643 - Standard Specification for Prefabricated Bituminous Geomembrane Used as Canal and Ditch Liner (Exposed Type)
- ASTM-D3745 - Standard Practice for Installation of Prefabricated Asphalt Reservoir, Pond, Canal, and Ditch Liner (Exposed Type) (Withdrawn 2016)
- ASTM-D4354 - Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled Erosion Control Products(RECPs) for Testing
- ASTM-D4355 - Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles by Exposure to Light, Moisture and Heat in a Xenon Arc-Type Apparatus
- ASTM-D4437 - Standard Practice for Nondestructive Testing (NDT) for Determining the Integrity of Seams Used in Joining Flexible Polymeric Sheet Geomembranes
- ASTM-D4439 - Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics
- ASTM-D4491 - Standard Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles by Permittivity
- ASTM-D4533 - Standard Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles
- ASTM-D4545 - Standard Practice for Determining the Integrity of Factory Seams Used in Joining Manufactured Flexible Sheet Geomembranes (Withdrawn 2008)
- ASTM-D4594 - Standard Test Method for Effects of Temperature on Stability of Geotextiles
- ASTM-D4595 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Geotextiles by the Wide-Width Strip Method
- ASTM-D4632 - Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles
- ASTM-D4716 - Standard Test Method for Determining the (In-plane) Flow Rate per Unit Width and Hydraulic Transmissivity of a Geosynthetic Using a Constant Head
- ASTM-D4751 - Standard Test Methods for Determining Apparent Opening Size of a Geotextile
- ASTM-D4759 - Standard Practice for Determining the Specification Conformance of Geosynthetics
- ASTM-D4833 - Standard Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance of Geomembranes and Related Products
- ASTM-D4873 - Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples
- ASTM-D4884 - Standard Test Method for Strength of Sewn or Bonded Seams of Geotextiles
- ASTM-D4885 - Standard Test Method for Determining Performance Strength of Geomembranes by the Wide Strip Tensile Method
- ASTM-D4886 - Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles (Sandpaper/Sliding Block Method)
- ASTM-D5101 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Filtration Compatibility of Soil-Geotextile Systems
- ASTM-D5141 - Standard Test Method for Determining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of the Filtration Component of a Sediment Retention Device
- ASTM-D5199 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Nominal Thickness of Geosynthetics
- ASTM-D5261 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles
- ASTM-D5262 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Unconfined Tension Creep and Creep Rupture Behavior of Planar Geosynthetics Used for Reinforcement Purposes
- ASTM-D5321 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Shear Strength of Soil-Geosynthetic and Geosynthetic-Geosynthetic Interfaces by Direct Shear
- ASTM-D5322 - Standard Practice for Laboratory Immersion Procedures for Evaluating the Chemical Resistance of Geosynthetics to Liquids
- ASTM-D5323 - Standard Practice for Determination of 2 % Secant Modulus for Polyethylene Geomembranes
- ASTM-D5397 - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Stress Crack Resistance of Polyolefin Geomembranes Using Notched Constant Tensile Load Test
- ASTM-D5493 - Standard Test Method for Permittivity of Geotextiles Under Load
- ASTM-D5494 - Standard Test Method for the Determination of Pyramid Puncture Resistance of Unprotected and Protected Geomembranes
- ASTM-D5496 - Standard Practice for In Field Immersion Testing of Geosynthetics
- ASTM-D5514 - Standard Test Method for Large-Scale Hydrostatic Puncture Testing of Geosynthetics
- ASTM-D5567 - Standard Test Method for Hydraulic Conductivity Ratio (HCR) Testing of Soil/Geotextile Systems
- ASTM-D5596 - Standard Test Method For Microscopic Evaluation of the Dispersion of Carbon Black in Polyolefin Geosynthetics
- ASTM-D5617 - Standard Test Method for Multi-Axial Elongation of Geomembranes
- ASTM-D5641 - Standard Practice for Geomembrane Seam Evaluation by Vacuum Chamber
- ASTM-D5721 - Standard Practice for Air-Oven Aging of Polyolefin Geomembranes
- ASTM-D5747 - Standard Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resistance of Geomembranes to Liquids
- ASTM-D5818 - Standard Practice for Exposure and Retrieval of Samples to Evaluate Installation Damage of Geosynthetics
- ASTM-D5819 - Standard Guide for Selecting Test Methods for Experimental Evaluation of Geosynthetic Durability
- ASTM-D5820 - Standard Practice for Pressurized Air Channel Evaluation of Dual-Seamed Geomembranes
- ASTM-D5884 - Standard Test Method for Determining Tearing Strength of Internally Reinforced Geomembranes
- ASTM-D5885 - Standard Test Method for Oxidative Induction Time of Polyolefin Geosynthetics by High-Pressure Differential Scanning Calorimetry
- ASTM-D5886 - Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods to Determine Rate of Fluid Permeation Through Geomembranes for Specific Applications
- ASTM-D5887 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Index Flux Through Saturated Geosynthetic Clay Liner Specimens Using a Flexible Wall Permeameter
- ASTM-D5888 - Standard Guide for Storage and Handling of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
- ASTM-D5889 - Standard Practice for Quality Control of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
- ASTM-D5890 - Standard Test Method for Swell Index of Clay Mineral Component of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
- ASTM-D5891 - Standard Test Method for Fluid Loss of Clay Component of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
- ASTM-D5970 - Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles from Outdoor Exposure
- ASTM-D5993 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
- ASTM-D5994 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Core Thickness of Textured Geomembranes
- ASTM-D6072 - Standard Practice for Obtaining Samples of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
- ASTM-D6088 - Standard Practice for Installation of Geocomposite Pavement Drains
- ASTM-D6102 - Standard Guide for Installation of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
- ASTM-D6140 - Standard Test Method to Determine Asphalt Retention of Paving Fabrics Used in Asphalt Paving for Full-Width Applications
- ASTM-D6141 - Standard Guide for Screening Clay Portion and Index Flux of Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) for Chemical Compatibility to Liquids
- ASTM-D6213 - Standard Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resistance of Geogrids to Liquids
- ASTM-D6214 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Integrity of Field Seams Used in Joining Geomembranes by Chemical Fusion Methods
- ASTM-D6241 - Standard Test Method for Static Puncture Index Strength of Geotextiles and Geotextile-Related Products Using a 50 mm Probe
- ASTM-D6243 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Internal and Interface Shear Strength of Geosynthetic Clay Liner by the Direct Shear Method
- ASTM-D6244 - Standard Test Method for Vertical Compression of Geocomposite Pavement Panel Drains
- ASTM-D6364 - Standard Test Method for Determining Short-Term Compression Behavior of Geosynthetics
- ASTM-D6365 - Standard Practice for Nondestructive Testing of Geomembrane Seams Using the Spark Test
- ASTM-D6388 - Standard Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resistance of Geonets to Liquids
- ASTM-D6389 - Standard Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resistance of Geotextiles to Liquids
- ASTM-D6392 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Integrity of Nonreinforced Geomembrane Seams Produced Using Thermo-Fusion Methods
- ASTM-D6434 - Standard Guide for the Selection of Test Methods for Flexible Polypropylene Geomembranes
- ASTM-D6454 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Short-Term Compression Behavior of Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs)
- ASTM-D6455 - Standard Guide for the Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Bituminous Geomembranes (PBGMs)
- ASTM-D6461 - Standard Specifications for Silt Fence Materials
- ASTM-D6495 - Standard Guide for Acceptance Testing Requirements for Geosynthetic Clay Liners
- ASTM-D6496 - Standard Test Method for Determining Average Bonding Peel Strength Between Top and Bottom Layers of Needle-Punched Geosynthetic Clay Liners
- ASTM-D6497 - Standard Guide for Mechanical Attachment of Geomembrane to Penetrations or Structures
- ASTM-D6523 - Standard Guide for Evaluation and Selection of Alternative Daily Covers (ADCs) for Sanitary Landfills
- ASTM-D6524 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Resiliency of Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs)
- ASTM-D6525 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Nominal Thickness of Rolled Erosion Control Products
- ASTM-D6566 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass Per Unit Area of Turf Reinforcement Mats
- ASTM-D6567 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Light Penetration of a Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP)
- ASTM-D6574 - Standard Test Method for Determining the (In-Plane) Hydraulic Transmissivity of a Geosynthetic by Radial Flow
- ASTM-D6575 - Standard Test Method for Determining Stiffness of Geosynthetics Used as Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRMs)
- ASTM-D6636 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Ply Adhesion Strength of Reinforced Geomembranes
- ASTM-D6637 - Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Properties of Geogrids by the Single or Multi-Rib Tensile Method
- ASTM-D6638 - Standard Test Method for Determining Connection Strength Between Geosynthetic Reinforcement and Segmental Concrete Units (Modular Concrete Blocks)
- ASTM-D6693 - Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Properties of Nonreinforced Polyethylene and Nonreinforced Flexible Polypropylene Geomembranes
- ASTM-D6706 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Geosynthetic Pullout Resistance in Soil
- ASTM-D6707 - Standard Specification for Circular-Knit Geotextile for Use in Subsurface Drainage Applications
- ASTM-D6747 - Standard Guide for Selection of Techniques for Electrical Leak Location of Leaks in Geomembranes
- ASTM-D6766 - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Hydraulic Properties of Geosynthetic Clay Liners Permeated with Potentially Incompatible Aqueous Solutions
- ASTM-D6767 - Standard Test Method for Pore Size Characteristics of Geotextiles by Capillary Flow Test
- ASTM-D6768 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
- ASTM-D6817 - Standard Specification for Rigid Cellular Polystyrene Geofoam
- ASTM-D6818 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Rolled Erosion Control Products
- ASTM-D6826 - Standard Specification for Sprayed Slurries, Foams and Indigenous Materials Used As Alternative Daily Cover for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
- ASTM-D6916 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Shear Strength Between Segmental Concrete Units (Modular Concrete Blocks)
- ASTM-D6917 - Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD)
- ASTM-D6918 - Standard Test Method for Testing Vertical Strip Drains in the Crimped Condition
- ASTM-D6992 - Standard Test Method for Accelerated Tensile Creep and Creep-Rupture of Geosynthetic Materials Based on Time-Temperature Superposition Using the Stepped Isothermal Method
- ASTM-D7001 - Standard Specification for Geocomposites for Pavement Edge Drains and Other High-Flow Applications
- ASTM-D7002 - Standard Practice for Electrical Leak Location on Exposed Geomembranes Using the Water Puddle Method
- ASTM-D7003 - Standard Test Method for Strip Tensile Properties of Reinforced Geomembranes
- ASTM-D7004 - Standard Test Method for Grab Tensile Properties of Reinforced Geomembranes
- ASTM-D7005 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Bond Strength (Ply Adhesion) of Geocomposites
- ASTM-D7006 - Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Geomembranes
- ASTM-D7007 - Standard Practices for Electrical Methods for Locating Leaks in Geomembranes Covered with Water or Earthen Materials
- ASTM-D7008 - Standard Specification for Geosynthetic Alternate Daily Covers
- ASTM-D7056 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Tensile Shear Strength of Prefabricated Bituminous Geomembrane Seams
- ASTM-D7106 - Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) Geomembranes
- ASTM-D7176 - Standard Specification for Non-Reinforced Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes Used in Buried Applications
- ASTM-D7177 - Standard Specification for Air Channel Evaluation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Dual Track Seamed Geomembranes
- ASTM-D7178 - Standard Practice for Determining the Number of Constrictions “
m ” of Non-Woven Geotextiles - ASTM-D7179 - Standard Test Method for Determining Geonet Breaking Force
- ASTM-D7180 - Standard Guide for Use of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Geofoam in Geotechnical Projects
- ASTM-D7238 - Standard Test Method for Effect of Exposure of Unreinforced Polyolefin Geomembrane Using Fluorescent UV Condensation Apparatus
- ASTM-D7239 - Standard Specification for Hybrid Geosynthetic Paving Mat for Highway Applications
- ASTM-D7240 - Standard Practice for Electrical Leak Location Using Geomembranes with an Insulating Layer in Intimate Contact with a Conductive Layer via Electrical Capacitance Technique (Conductive-Backed Geomembrane Spark Test)
- ASTM-D7272 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Integrity of Seams Used in Joining Geomembranes by Premanufactured Taped Methods
- ASTM-D7273 - Standard Guide for for Acceptance Testing Requirements for Geonets and Geonet Drainage Geocomposites
- ASTM-D7274 - Standard Test Method for Mineral Stabilizer Content of Prefabricated Bituminous Geomembranes (PBGMs)
- ASTM-D7275 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Bituminous Geomembranes (BGMs)
- ASTM-D7361 - Standard Test Method for Accelerated Compressive Creep of Geosynthetic Materials Based on Time-Temperature Superposition Using the Stepped Isothermal Method
- ASTM-D7406 - Standard Test Method for Time-Dependent Compressive Deformation Under Constant Pressure for Geosynthetic Drainage Products
- ASTM-D7407 - Standard Guide for Determining The Transmission of Gases Through Geomembranes
- ASTM-D7408 - Standard Specification for Non Reinforced PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Geomembrane Seams
- ASTM-D7409 - Standard Test Method for Carboxyl End Group Content of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Yarns
- ASTM-D7465 - Standard Specification for Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) Sheet Used In Geomembrane Applications
- ASTM-D7466 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Asperity Height of Textured Geomembranes
- ASTM-D7498 - Standard Test Method for Vertical Strip Drains Using a Large Scale Consolidation Test
- ASTM-D7499 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Geosynthetic-Soil Resilient Interface Shear Stiffness
- ASTM-D7556 - Standard Test Methods for Determining Small-Strain Tensile Properties of Geogrids and Geotextiles by In-Air Cyclic Tension Tests
- ASTM-D7557 - Standard Practice for Sampling of Expanded Polystyrene Geofoam Specimens
- ASTM-D7613 - Standard Specification for Flexible Polypropylene Reinforced (fPP-R) and Nonreinforced (fPP) Geomembranes
- ASTM-D7700 - Standard Guide for Selecting Test Methods for Geomembrane Seams
- ASTM-D7701 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Flow Rate of Water and Suspended Solids from a Geotextile Bag (Withdrawn 2020)
- ASTM-D7702 - Standard Guide for Considerations When Evaluating Direct Shear Results Involving Geosynthetics
- ASTM-D7703 - Standard Practice for Electrical Leak Location on Exposed Geomembranes Using the Water Lance Method
- ASTM-D7737 - Standard Test Method for Individual Geogrid Junction Strength
- ASTM-D7747 - Standard Test Method for Determining Integrity of Seams Produced Using Thermo-Fusion Methods for Reinforced Geomembranes by the Strip Tensile Method
- ASTM-D7748 - Standard Test Method for Flexural Rigidity of Geogrids, Geotextiles and Related Products
- ASTM-D7749 - Standard Test Method for Determining Integrity of Seams Produced Using Thermo-Fusion Methods for Reinforced Geomembranes by the Grab Method
- ASTM-D7852 - Standard Practice for Use of an Electrically Conductive Geotextile for Leak Location Surveys
- ASTM-D7853 - Standard Test Method for Hydraulic Pullout Resistance of a Geomembrane with Locking Extensions Embedded in Concrete
- ASTM-D7864 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Aperture Stability Modulus of Geogrids
- ASTM-D7865 - Standard Guide for Identification, Packaging, Handling, Storage and Deployment of Fabricated Geomembrane Panels
- ASTM-D7880 - Standard Test Method for Determining Flow Rate of Water and Suspended Solids Retention from a Closed Geosynthetic Bag (Withdrawn 2022)
- ASTM-D7909 - Standard Guide for Placement of Blind Actual Leaks during Electrical Leak Location Surveys of Geomembranes
- ASTM-D7931 - Standard Guide for Specifying Drainage Geocomposites
- ASTM-D7953 - Standard Practice for Electrical Leak Location on Exposed Geomembranes Using the Arc Testing Method
- ASTM-D7982 - Standard Practice for Testing of Factory Thermo-Fusion Seams for Fabricated Geomembrane Panels
- ASTM-D8030 - Standard Practice for Sample Preparation for GCCM
- ASTM-D8057 - Standard Specification for Inlet Filters with a Rigid Frame
- ASTM-D8058 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Flexural Strength of a Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mat (GCCM) Using the Three-Point Bending Test
- ASTM-D8102 - Standard Practice for Manufacturing Quality Control of Geotextiles
- ASTM-D8105 - Standard Guide for Use and Application of Geosynthetic Reinforcement Reduction Factor Test Results
- ASTM-D8117 - Standard Test Method for Oxidative Induction Time of Polyolefin Geosynthetics by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
- ASTM-D8172 - Standard Test Method for Shear and Peel Strength of Solvent-Welded Seams with Nonreinforced Geomembranes
- ASTM-D8173 - Standard Guide for Site Preparation, Layout, Installation, and Hydration of Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats
- ASTM-D8204 - Standard Practice for Burial and Retrieval of Samples in a Test Pad to Evaluate Installation Effects on Geosynthetic Clay Liners
- ASTM-D8212 - Standard Practice for Determination of the Radial Tensile Properties of Geogrids Under Low Radial Strain
- ASTM-D8265 - Standard Practices for Electrical Methods for Mapping Leaks in Installed Geomembranes
- ASTM-D8269 - Standard Guide for the Use of Geocells in Geotechnical and Roadway Projects
- ASTM-D8329 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Water/Cementitious Materials Ratio for Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCMs) and Measurement of the Compression Strength of the Cementitious Material Contained Within
- ASTM-D8427 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Exterior Profiles Used for Sheet Piling
- ASTM-D8462 - Standard Test Method for Cyclic Plate Load Tests to Evaluate the Structural Performance of Roadway Test Sections with Geosynthetics
- ASTM-D8468 - Standard Practice for Data Recording Procedure for Welding Devices Used to Produce Thermal Fusion Welds in Geomembrane Systems
- ASTM-D8480 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Tensile Strength of GCCM Materials
- ASTM-D8490 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Opening Size of Circular Knit Geotextiles Using an Optical Method
- ASTM-D8580 - Standard Practice for Wedge Welding of Polymeric Geomembranes