ASTM D4355-02 - 10.2.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the deterioration in tensile strength of geotextiles by exposure to xenon arc radiation, moisture, and heat.

1.2 The light and water exposure apparatus employs a xenon-arc light source.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

G155-25

Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials

G151-26

Standard Practice for Exposing Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

D1898-68(1989)

Standard Practice for Sampling of Plastics (Withdrawn 1998)

D4439-25a

Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics (Includes all amendments and changes 9/30/2025).

D5035-11(2024)

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

G113-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials

G141-09(2021)

Standard Guide for Addressing Variability in Exposure Testing of Nonmetallic Materials