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GEOTEXTILES

Trapezoid Tearing Strength
ASTM D 4533 kN (lb)

Grab Tensile/Elongation
ASTM D 4632 kN (lb)/%

M288 Survivability Class

M288 Applications [4]

2.2 (500)

0.356 x 0.356
(80 x 80)

0.912 x 0.912
(205 x 205)/
50 x 50

1, 2, 3

D, E, SP,
ST

MD

XD

Ultimate
Strength %
(Tult) [5]

MD

XD

Other Manufacturer's
Suggested Applications [8]

Puncture ASTM D 6241
kN (lb)

1.4/3870 (95), CH

Strength @ 5%
Strain [5]

Creep Limited Strength-MD
ASTM D 5262 [6] kN/m (lb/ft)

Wide Width Tensile/Elongation
ASTM D 4595 kN/m (lb/in)/%

Physical Properties

Permittivity
ASTM D 4491 sec-1
Flow Rate (FH or CH) [3]
l/min/m2 (gal/min/ft2)

Apparent Opening Size
ASTM D 4751 mm
(U.S. sieve)

Percent Open Area
CWO-22125 %

Mass Per Unit Area
ASTM D 5261 g/m2 (oz/yd2)

Product Name (Structure [1]/
Polymer Type [2])

Filtration/Hydraulic Properties

Reinforcement Applications

LTDS GRI GT7-MD (in sand) [7]
kN/m (lb/ft)

M288 Transportation-Related Applications

BTL Liners l www.btlliners.com
Non-woven
Geotextile
(NW-p)

0.18 (80)

F, P

Carthage Mills l www.carthagemills.com
Carthage 6%
(W-PP)

NA

4-6

0.212
(70)

0.28/733 (18), CH

4.23
(950)

0.44 x 0.27
(100 x 60)

1.64 x 1.11
(370 x 250)/
15

2

D, E
(15-50%
& >50%)

NA

NA

39.4
(225)

25.4
(145)

NA

NA

E, F, S, S/F, ST,
SP, R

FX-55
(W-PP)

NA

<1

0.425
(40)

0.05/204 (5), FH

3.11
(700)

0.33
(75)

0.89
(200)/15

3

SP, ST

NA

NA

21.0
(120)

21
(120)

NA

NA

SP, ST, R

FX-66
(W-PP)

NA

<1

0.425
(40)

0.05/160 (4), FH

4.0
(900)

0.51
(115)

1.40
(315)/15

2, 1

SP, ST

NA

NA

30.6
(175)

35
(200)

NA

NA

SP, ST, R

FX-400MF
(W-PP)

NA

NA

0.60
(30)

0.40/1222 (30), CH

NP

NP

NP

NA

NA

35 (200)

39.4
(225)

70
(400)/9

70
(400)/9

NA

NA

SP, ST, R

FX-45HS
(NW-PP-P-h)

NA

NA

0.212
(70)

1.70/4890
(120), CH

1.38
(310)

0.22
(50)

0.53
(120)/50

3

D, SP, ST

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

D, SP

FX-60HS
(NW-PP-P-h)

NA

NA

0.212
(70)

1.50/4480
(110), CH

1.82
(410)

0.27
(60)

0.71
(160)/50

2

D, SP,
ST, E

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

D, SP, ST, E

FX-80HS
(NW-PP-P-h)

NA

NA

0.180
(80)

135/3666 (90), CH

2.23
(500)

0.36
(80)

0.91
(205)/50

1

D, SP,
ST, E

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

D, SP, ST, E

[1]	
	
	
[2]	
[3]	
	
[4]	
	
	
	
[5]	

NW	
W	
K	
PP	
FH	
CH	
SP	
ST	
F	
A/O	
MD	

= Non woven, -P = needlepunched, -h = calendered
= Woven, -SF = slit film	
t	
= thermally bonded
= Knitted	
O/C	 = Other/combination
= Polypropylene, PET = Polyester, * = average
= Test is run by the falling head method
= Test is run by the constant head method
= Separation	
S/F	 = Silt Fence
= Stabilization	
D 	 = Drainage
= Filtration	
E	
= Erosion Control
= Asphalt overlay
= Machine direction	
XD = Cross-machine direction

[6]	 For a minimum of 10,000 hours, extrapolated to
	 a 75 year time period
Tult
[7]	 LTDS =	
	
RFCR x RFID x RFD
	RFCR = Reduction factor for creep
	RFID = Reduction factor for installation damage
	RFD = Reduction factor for durability
NOTE: this equation does not include other reduction factors which may apply to
design. Reduction factors are site specific and should be reviewed on a per project
basis. Contact the manufacturer for recommendations.

[8]	 R	 = Reinforcement	
P	 = Protection
	 SP	 = Separation	
S/F	 = Silt Fence
	 ST	 = Stabilization	
D	 = Drainage
	 F	 = Filtration	
E	 = Erosion Control
	 RC	 = Reinforcement Composite
	 A/O	 = Asphalt overlay
NP	 = Not provided by manufacturer
NA	 = Not applicable, per manufacturer
Companies were requested to provide minimum average
roll values (MARV). All claims are the responsibility of
the manufacturer.

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