ASTM D4491-99a(2004)e1 - 10.12.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods provide procedures for determining the hydraulic conductivity (water permeability) of geotextiles in terms of permittivity under standard testing conditions, in the uncompressed state. Included are two procedures: the constant head method and the falling head method.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units stated in parentheses are provided for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, 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

Detailed Drawings and Materials List for Construction, 10 Drawings

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

D4439-25a

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

D653-26a

Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/15/2026).

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

D5199-25

Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Nominal Thickness of Geosynthetics