breakwater bags in recent years, geotextile tubes have been developed and implemented along storm prone coastlines. These tubes act as a form of shoreline stabilization or breakwater tube, giving added support to shores constantly hit with waves andwinds. Learn more about Sludge Dewatering Tubes.
Mechanical Properties |
Test method |
Minimum Average (English) |
Minimum Average (Metric) |
Mass/Unit |
ASTM D-5261 |
3.1 oz/yd² |
105 g/m² |
Grab Tensile Strength (MD x CD) |
ASTM D-4632 |
80 x 80 Ibs |
356 x 356 N |
Grab Tensile Elongation |
ASTM D-4632 |
50 x 50% |
50 x 50% |
Trapezoidal Tear |
ASTM D-4533 |
30 x 30 Ibs |
134 x 134 N |
CBR Puncture |
ASTM D-6241 |
175 Ibs |
79 N |
Apparent Opening Size(AOS) |
ASTM D-4751 |
50 US Std.Sieve |
0.3 mm |
Permittivity |
ASTM D-4491 |
2.1 sec-1 |
2.1 sec-1 |
Water Flow Rate |
ASTM D-4491 |
155 gal/min/ft² |
6315 L/min/m² |
UV Resistance (% retained after 500 hours) |
ASTM D-4355 |
70% |
70% |
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