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 270 will satisfy the requirements as outlined in Michigan DOT 910.03 Woven Geotextile Separator Type C and meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:
| PROPERTY |
TEST METHOD |
ENGLISH |
METRIC |
| Tensile Strength |
ASTM D-4632 |
270 lbs |
1,201 N |
| Elongation @ Break |
ASTM D-4632 |
15% |
15% |
| Mullen Burst* |
ASTM D-3786* |
500 psi |
3,441 kPa |
| Puncture Strength* |
ASTM D-4833* |
100 lbs |
444 N |
| CBR Puncture |
ASTM D-6241 |
900 lbs |
4,230 N |
| Trapezoidal Tear |
ASTM D-4533 |
100 lbs |
444 N |
| Apparent Opening Size |
ASTM D-4751 |
40 US Sieve |
.425 mm |
| Permittivity |
ASTM D-4491 |
.05 Sec-1 |
.05 Sec-1 |
| Water Flow Rate |
ASTM D-4491 |
4 g/min/sf |
163 l/min/sm |
| UV Resistance @ 500 Hours |
ASTM D-4355 |
70% |
70% |
| ROLL SIZE |
AREA |
WEIGHT |
| 12.5' x 360' |
500 sys |
180 lbs |
| 15' x 300' |
500 sys |
180 lbs |
| 17.5' x 258' |
500 sys |
180 lbs |
Spec Interpretation
