ASTM D4873/D4873M-17(2021)
Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples

Standard No.

ASTM D4873/D4873M-17(2021)

Release Date

2021

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM D4873/D4873M-17(2021)

Scope

1.1 This guide provides guidelines for the identification and packaging of rolled geosynthetics by the manufacturer and for the handling and storage of geosynthetics by the end user. This guide is not to be considered as all encompassing since each project involving geosynthetics presents its own challenges and special conditions. Geosynthetic samples are often taken at manufacturer, supplier, or at the job site primarily for the purpose of conformance testing and verification. These samples 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 panels due to a different set of identifications for the panel by the fabricator. For fabricated geomembrane panels, refer to Guide D7865. 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 address specific requirements. Geotextiles – Section 5 Geogrids – Section 6 Geomembrane Rolls – Section 7 Geonets – Section 8 Geocomposites – Section 9 Rolled Erosion Control Products – Section 10 Sediment Retention Devices – Section 11 1.7 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. 1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D4873/D4873M-17(2021) Referenced Document

• ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*， 2023-09-14 Update
• ASTM D4354 Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
• ASTM D4439 Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ASTM D5888 Standard Guide for Storage and Handling of Geosynthetic Clay Liners
• ASTM D7865 Standard Guide for Identification, Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Deployment of Fabricated Geomembrane Panels*， 2024-04-21 Update

ASTM D4873/D4873M-17(2021) history

• 2021 ASTM D4873/D4873M-17(2021) Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples
• 2017 ASTM D4873/D4873M-17 Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples
• 2016 ASTM D4873/D4873M-16 Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples
• 2015 ASTM D4873-15 Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples
• 2002 ASTM D4873-02(2009) Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples
• 2002 ASTM D4873-02 Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples
• 2001 ASTM D4873-01 Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples
• 1997 ASTM D4873-97 Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples