US 160NW is a nonwoven needlepunched geotextile made of 100% polypropylene staple filaments. This product can be used under riprap; in drainage applications; or can be used for separation under roads, driveways or parking areas. US 160NW will satisfy the requirements as outlined in AASHTO M-288-06 for Class 2 applications and meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:
| PROPERTY |
TEST METHOD |
ENGLISH |
METRIC |
| Weight - Typical |
ASTM D-5261 |
6.0 oz/sy |
203 g/sm |
| Tensile Strength |
ASTM D-4632 |
160 lbs |
711 N |
| Elongation @ Break |
ASTM D-4632 |
50% |
50% |
| Mullen Burst |
ASTM D-3786 |
305 psi |
2,103 kPa |
| Puncture Strength |
ASTM D-4833 |
90 lbs |
400 N |
| CBR Puncture |
ASTM D-6241 |
410 lbs |
1,824 N |
| Trapezoidal Tear |
ASTM D-4533 |
60 lbs |
267 N |
| Apparent Opening Size |
ASTM D-4751 |
70 US Sieve |
0.212 mm |
| Permittivity |
ASTM D-4491 |
1.50 Sec-1 |
1.50 Sec-1 |
| Water Flow Rate |
ASTM D-4491 |
110 g/min/sf |
4,480 l/min/sm |
| UV Resistance @ 500 Hours |
ASTM D-4355 |
70% |
70% |
| ROLL SIZE |
AREA |
WEIGHT |
| 12.5' x 360' |
500 sys |
195 lbs |
| 15' x 300' |
500 sys |
195 lbs |
Spec Interpretation
