Standard test method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)

Test Method Title:
Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)

Reference Number:
ASTM D5035-11

Material:
Geotextile and Geotextile related products

Test Property:
Tensile strength, elongation

Description of Test:
A test specimen is clamped in a tensile testing machine and force is applied to the specimen until it breaks. Breaking force and elongation are calculated.

Preferred Test Sample Size:
1m x Full production width.

Number of Test Specimens:
5pcs for machine direction and 5pcs for cross-machine direction

Test Specimen Size:
2″ x 6″/ 150mm x 50mm

Keywords:
Tensile strength, elongation, strip