US 200 is a woven geotextile made of 100% polypropylene slit film yarns. This product provides separation of the aggregate from the subgrade and has high tensile strength and modulus, adding reinforcement to the foundation soil. US 200 will satisfy the requirements as outlined in AASHTO M-288-06 for Class 3 Stabilization & Separation applications and meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:
| PROPERTY |
TEST METHOD |
ENGLISH |
METRIC |
| Tensile Strength |
ASTM D-4632 |
200 lbs |
890 N |
| Elongation @ Break |
ASTM D-4632 |
15% |
15% |
| Mullen Burst |
ASTM D-3786 |
400 psi |
2,756 kPa |
| Puncture Strength |
ASTM D-4833 |
90 lbs |
400 N |
| CBR Puncture |
ASTM D-6241 |
700 lbs |
3,115 N |
| Trapezoidal Tear |
ASTM D-4533 |
75 lbs |
334 N |
| Apparent Opening Size |
ASTM D-4751 |
50 US Sieve |
0.297 mm |
| Permittivity |
ASTM D-4491 |
0.05 Sec-1 |
0.05 Sec-1 |
| Water Flow Rate |
ASTM D-4491 |
5 g/min/sf |
203 l/min/sm |
| UV Resistance @ 500 Hours |
ASTM D-4355 |
70% |
70% |
| ROLL SIZE |
AREA |
WEIGHT |
| 12.5' x 432' |
600 sys |
160 lbs |
| 15' x 360' |
600 sys |
160 lbs |
| 17.5' x 309' |
600 sys |
160 lbs |
Spec Interpretation
