US 4000 is a woven geotextile made of 100% polypropylene yarns that has high tensile strength and modulus and is used for reinforcement over soft soils. US 4000 meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:
| PROPERTY |
TEST METHOD |
ENGLISH |
METRIC |
| Weight - Typical |
ASTM D-5261 |
9.1 oz/sy |
309 g/sm |
| Tensile Strength |
ASTM D-4632 |
400 x 400 lbs |
1,780 x 1,780 N |
| Elongation @ Break |
ASTM D-4632 |
21 x 15% |
21 x 15% |
| Wide Width Tensile |
ASTM D-4595 |
3,996 x 3,996 lbs/ft |
58.4 x 58.4 kN/m |
| CBR Puncture |
ASTM D-6241 |
1,200 lbs |
5,340 N |
| Trapezoidal Tear |
ASTM D-4533 |
135 x 135 lbs |
600 x 600 N |
| Apparent Opening Size |
ASTM D-4751 |
40 US Sieve |
0.425 mm |
| Permittivity |
ASTM D-4491 |
0.210 sec-1 |
0.210 sec-1 |
| Water Flow Rate |
ASTM D-4491 |
16 g/min/sf |
660 l/min/sm |
| UV Resistance @ 500 Hours |
ASTM D-4355 |
80% |
80% |
| ROLL SIZE |
AREA |
WEIGHT |
| 15' x 300' |
500 sys |
304 lbs |