ASTM_D_7003_-_D_7003M_-_03_2021.pdf

Designation:D7003/D7003M03(Reapproved 2021)Standard Test Method forStrip Tensile Properties of Reinforced Geomembranes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7003/D7003M;the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method is used to measure the strip tensileproperties of reinforced geomembranes.1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard.The values stated ineach system are not necessarily exact equivalents;therefore,toensure conformance with the standard,each system shall beused independently of the other,and values from the twosystems shall not be combined.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D76/D76M Specification for Tensile Testing Machines forTextilesD4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and RolledErosion Control Products(RECPs)for TestingD4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 Definitions of terms applying to this test methodappear in Terminology D4439.3.1.2 atmosphere for testing geosynthetics,nair main-tained at a relative humidity between 50 to 70%and atemperature of 21 6 2 C 70 6 4 F.3.1.3 reinforced geomembrane,na geomembrane inter-nally reinforced with a textile.3.1.4 yarn,na generic term for a continuous strand oftextile fibers,filaments,or material in a form suitable forknitting,weaving,or otherwise intertwining to form a textilefabric.4.Significance and Use4.1 This test method evaluates strip tensile properties ofreinforced geomembranes for the purposes of quality control,quality assurance,and research.In order to evaluate the fullcontribution of the reinforcement,testing is performed parallelto the directions of reinforcement.This test method is an indextest and is not intended for design purposes.5.Apparatus5.1 Tensile Testing MachineConstant rate of extension(CRE)equipment meeting the requirements of SpecificationD76/D76M.The load cell shall be accurate to within 61%ofthe applied force.The drive mechanism shall be able to controlthe rate of extension to within 61%of the targeted rate.5.2 GripsOne of the grips must be self-aligning to com-pensate for uneven distribution of force across the specimen.The clamping force and the clamp surfaces shall hold thespecimen firmly without causing damage.The clamps shall becapable of gripping a 25 mm 1 in.by 25 mm 1 in.area.Thiscan be accomplished by either using 25 mm 1 in.squareclamp faces or by using clamps with dimensions of 25 mm1 in.by greater than 25 mm 1 in.and crossing the clamps inthe grips so that only a 25 mm 1 in.by 25 mm 1 in.area isgripped.5.3 Recording MechanismThe testing machine shall beequipped with equipment capable of producing a hard copy ofthe force versus displacement curve.Electronic data acquisi-tion with printer capabilities or direct recording devices areacceptable.6.Sampling,Test Specimens,and Test Units6.1 Lot SampleFor the lot sample,take rolls of geomem-brane per the applicable project specification,or as agreed1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 onGeosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomem-branes.Current edition approved July 1,2021.Published July 2021.Originally approvedin 2003.Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D7003/D7003M 03(2013)1.DOI:10.1520/D7003_D7003M-03R21.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at seviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1upon between purchaser and supplier.Unless otherwisespecified,refer to Practice D4354.6.2 Laboratory SampleFor the laboratory sample,take afull-width swatch appro