TerraTex® EP is a woven monofilament geotextile made up of polypropylene filaments. These filaments are woven to form a stable and durable network such that the filaments 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® EP is manufactured to meet or exceed the following minimum average roll values:
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| Property | Test Method | English | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grab Tensile
|
ASTM D4632 | 370 x 250 lbs | 1.65 x 1.11 kN |
|
Grab Elongation
|
ASTM D4632 | 15 x 15 % | 15 x 15 % |
|
Trapezoid Tear
|
ASTM D4533 | 100 x 60 lbs | 0.45 x 0.27 kN |
|
CBR Puncture
|
ASTM D6241 | 950 lbs | 4.23 kN |
|
Permittivity
1
|
ASTM D4491 | 0.28 sec-1 | 0.28 sec-1 |
|
Water Flow Rate
1
|
ASTM D4491 | 18 gpm/ft2 | 733 Lpm/m2 |
|
Percent Open Area
|
COE 02215 | 4 % | 4 % |
|
AOS
1
,
2
|
ASTM D4751 | 70 US Std. Sieve | 0.212 mm |
|
UV Resistance
|
ASTM D4355 | 90 % @ 500 hrs | 90 % @ 500 hrs |