TerraTex® N16E is a nonwoven geotextile made up of polypropylene fibers. These fibers are needled to form a stable and durable network such that the fibers retain their relative position. It is non-biodegradable and resistant to most soil chemicals, acids, and alkali with a pH range of 3 to 12. TerraTex® N16E is manufactured to meet or exceed the following minimum average roll values:
All values provided are intended for rapid comparison purposes, only. Please refer to a specific product’s Product Data Sheet (PDS) and the disclaimers therein for a detailed listing of all characteristics, associated definitions and values needed for structure design, specification compliance review and product submittal purposes. Please Download PDS for all information transfer, printing and submittal purposes.
Unless noted otherwise, all values are minimum average roll values (MARV).| Property | Test Method | English | Metric |
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Weight
1
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ASTM D5261 | 16.0 oz/yd2 | 542 g/m2 |
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Thickness
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ASTM D5199 | 175 mils | 4.45 mm |
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Grab Tensile
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ASTM D4632 | 425 lbs | 1.890 kN |
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Grab Elongation
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ASTM D4632 | 50 % | 50 % |
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Trapezoid Tear
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ASTM D4533 | 150 lbs | 0.667 kN |
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CBR Puncture
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ASTM D6241 | 1,200 lbs | 5.34 kN |
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Permittivity
1
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ASTM D4491 | 0.57 sec-1 | 0.57 sec-1 |
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Permeability
1
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ASTM D4491 | 0.25 cm/sec | 0.25 cm/sec |
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Water Flow Rate
1
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ASTM D4491 | 45 gpm/ft2 | 1,833 Lpm/m2 |
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AOS
1
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2
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ASTM D4751 | 100 US Std. Sieve | 0.150 mm |
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UV Resistance
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ASTM D4355 | 70 % @ 500 hrs | 70 % @ 500 hrs |