ASTM_D_4873_-_15.pdf

Designation:D487315Standard Guide forIdentification,Storage,and Handling of Geosynthetic Rollsand Samples1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4873;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This guide provides guidelines for the identification andpackaging of rolled geosynthetics by the manufacturer and forthe handling and storage of geosynthetics by the end user.Thisguide is not to be considered as all encompassing since eachproject involving geosynthetics presents its own challenges andspecial conditions.Geosynthetic samples are often taken atmanufacturer,supplier,or at the job site primarily for thepurpose of conformance testing and verification.Thesesamples should be properly labeled for identification purposes.1.2 This guide is intended to aid manufacturers,suppliers,purchasers,and users of geosynthetics for identification,handling,and storage.1.3 This guide is not applicable for factory fabricated panelsdue to a different set of identifications for the panel by thefabricator.For Fabricated Geomembrane Panels,refer to GuideD7865.1.4 This guide is not intended for Geosynthetic Clay Liners.For GCLs,refer to Guide D5888.1.5 This guide is also applicable to geosynthetic samples.1.6 Each type of Geosynthetic is listed by section to addressspecific requirements.Geotextiles Section 5Geogrids Section 6Geomembrane Rolls Section 7Geonets Section 8Geocomposites Section 91.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.8 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 and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and RolledErosion Control Products(RECPs)for TestingD4439 Terminology for GeosyntheticsD5888 Guide for Storage and Handling of GeosyntheticClay LinersD7865 Guide for Identification,Packaging,Handling,Stor-age and Deployment of Fabricated Geomembrane Panels3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 geosynthetic,na planar product manufactured frompolymeric material used with soil,rock,earth,or any othergeotechnical engineering related material as an integral part ofa man-made project,structure,or system.3.1.2 geotextile,na permeable geosynthetic comprisedsolely of textiles.3.1.3 For definitions of other geosynthetic terms,refer toTerminology D4439.3.1.4 For definitions of textile terms,refer to TerminologyD123.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 core,na mandrel of cardboard,foam or othermaterial on which geosynthetics are rolled during manufactur-ing to facilitate handling.3.2.2 sample,n(1)a portion of material which is taken fortesting or for record purposes.(see also sample,lot;sample,laboratory;and specimen.)(2)a group of specimens used,or ofobservations made,which provide information that can be usedfor making statistical inferences about the population(s)fromwhich the specimens are drawn.3.2.3 supplier,nthe person or organization from whom ageosynthetic is purchased or otherwise obtained.3.2.3.1 DiscussionThe supplier is frequently the manufac-turer of the geosynthetic,but need not be.Asupplier who is not1This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D35 on Geosyntheticsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.02 on Endurance Properties.Current edition approved Feb.15,2015.Published February 2015.Originallyapproved in 1988.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D4873 02(2009).DOI:10.1520/D4873-15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.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 States1 the manufacturer is expected to ensure that the responsibilitiesof the manufacturer are fully met.4.Significance and Use4.1 For a geosynthetic to be properly used it must beadequately identified and packaged.It must be handled andstored in such a way that its physical property values are notdegraded.Failure to follow good practice may result in theunnecessary failure of the geosynthetic in a properly designedapplication.4.2 This guide is not intended to replace project-specificstorage,handling,identification,packaging,or installationrequirements or quality assurance programs.5.Procedure Geotextiles5