1、Designation:D761317(Reapproved 2019)Standard Specification forFlexible Polypropylene Reinforced(fPP-R)andNonreinforced(fPP)Geomembranes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7613;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of
2、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 specification covers flexible polypropylene rein-forced(fPP-R)and nonreinforced(fPP)geomembranes
3、madefrom flexible polypropylene as the principal polymer preparedby the polymerization of propylene with or without other alphaolefin monomers.1.2 The tests and property limits used to characterize thesheet are values intended to ensure minimum quality.In-placesystem design criteria,such as field-se
4、aming strength andmaterial compatibility,among others,are factors that should beconsidered but are beyond the scope of this specification.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.4 This standard does not purport to a
5、ddress 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.1.5 This international standard was develop
6、ed 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
7、.1 ASTM Standards:2D573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an AirOvenD751 Test Methods for Coated FabricsD883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD1004 Test Method for Tear Resistance(Graves Tear)ofPlastic Film and SheetingD1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes ofNonrigid Thermoplastic She
8、eting or Film at ElevatedTemperatureD2136 Test Method for Coated FabricsLow-TemperatureBend TestD4439 Terminology for GeosyntheticsD4833/D4833M Test Method for Index Puncture Resistanceof Geomembranes and Related ProductsD5199 Test Method for Measuring the Nominal Thicknessof GeosyntheticsD5538 Prac
9、ticeforThermoplasticElastomersTerminology and AbbreviationsD5884 Test Method for Determining Tearing Strength ofInternally Reinforced GeomembranesD6636 Test Method for Determination of Ply AdhesionStrength of Reinforced GeomembranesD6693 Test Method for Determining Tensile Properties ofNonreinforced
10、 Polyethylene and Nonreinforced FlexiblePolypropylene GeomembranesD7004/D7004M Test Method for Grab Tensile Properties ofReinforced GeomembranesG151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials inAccel-erated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light SourcesG154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultrav
11、iolet(UV)Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic MaterialsG155 Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus forExposure of Non-Metallic Materials3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of terms used in thisspecification,refer to Terminologies D883 and D4439 andPractice D5538.4.Materials a
12、nd Manufacture4.1 The sheet shall be capable of being heat welded,fused,or adhesively bonded to itself for making watertight fieldsplices and repairs.4.2 Geomembrane can be nonreinforced or reinforced withfabric or scrim.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 onGeosynthe
13、tics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.06 on Geosyn-thetic Specifications.Current edition approved April 1,2019.Published April 2019.Originallyapproved in 2010.Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D7613 17.DOI:10.1520/D7613-17R19.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM
14、website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the specifications Document Summary pageon the ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United State
15、sThis 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
16、(TBT)Committee.1 5.Chemical Composition5.1 The geomembrane shall be formulated from virginflexible polypropylene,in amounts greater than 85%,byweight of the total polymer content.The remaining 15%shallbe comprised of compatible polymers or pigments(or both),stabilizers,and colorants that are suitably compounded tosatisfy the physical requirements in the specification(seePractice D5538 for definitions).NOTE1The compound shall not contain postconsumer(PCR)com-ponents containing bitumen or any othe