1.1 This test method is a performance test that measures the effect crimping has on the ability of vertical strip drains to transmit water parallel to the plane of the drain.
1.2 This test method is applicable to all vertical strip drains.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 D6918-09(2022) Referenced Document
ASTM D4354 Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
ASTM D4439 Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM D6918-09(2022) history
2022ASTM D6918-09(2022) Standard Test Method for Testing Vertical Strip Drains in the Crimped Condition
2009ASTM D6918-09(2014)e1 Standard Test Method for Testing Vertical Strip Drains in the Crimped Condition
2009ASTM D6918-09 Standard Test Method for Testing Vertical Strip Drains in the Crimped Condition
2003ASTM D6918-03(2007) Standard Test Method for Testing Vertical Strip Drains in the Crimped Condition
2003ASTM D6918-03 Standard Test Method for Testing Vertical Strip Drains in the Crimped Condition