SECTION 02275
NONWOVEN GEOTEXTILE
PART 1 - GENERAL
11 SCOPE OF WORK
A. Furnishing and installation of a nonwoven geotextile for placement in the
areas indicated on the Drawings.
12 SUBMITTALS
A. CONTRACTOR shall submit to ENGINEER the manufacturer’s technical
information of the proposed nonwoven geotextile.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 NONWOVEN GEOTEXTILE
A. The nonwoven geotextile shall meet or exceed the property values specified
herein. Nonwoven geotextiles shall be comprised of polymeric yarns of fibers
or weld or drawn strands oriented into a stable network that will retain its
structure during handling, placement, and long-term service.
B. Nonwoven geotextile shall be non-biodegradable. The manufacturer's
recommendations regarding handling and installation of such materials shall
be followed.
C. Nonwoven geotextiles shall be manufactured of polypropylene or polyester
material exhibiting the following Minimum Average Roll Values (MARV).
MARV
Property Test Method
10 oz/yd2
Mass per Unit Area (0z/yd?) ASTM D5261 10
Grab Tensile Strength (lbs) ASTM D4632 250
Trapezoidal Tear Strength (psi) | ASTM D4533 100
Apparent Opening Size (mm) ASTM D4751 <0.21
CBR Puncture (Ibs) ASTM D6241 700
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