ASTM D6140-00 - 10.6.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determining the asphalt retention for paving fabrics. Paving fabrics are used in a fabric membrane interlayer system in pavements before the placement of an asphaltic overlay.

1.2 This test method shows the values in both SI units and inch-pound units. SI Units is the name for the system of metric units known as the International System of Units. Inch-pound units is the correct name for the customary units used in the United States. The values in inch-pound units 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

D3381/D3381M-18(2024)

Standard Specification for Viscosity-Graded Asphalt Binder for Use in Pavement Construction

D4439-25a

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

D4632/D4632M-15a(2023)

Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles (Includes all amendments and changes 5/4/2023).

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles