ASTM D6461-99(2007)e1 - 1.11.2007
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for geotextile fabrics and associated components used in temporary silt fence applications. This is a material purchasing specification based on AASHTO M288.

1.2 This specification is applicable to the use of a geotextile as a vertical permeable interceptor designed to remove suspended soil from overland, nonconcentrated water flow. The function of a temporary silt fence is to trap and allow settlement of soil particles from sediment laden water. The purpose is to greatly limit the transport of eroded soil from the a construction site by water runoff.

1.3 The tests used to characterize the silt fence are intended to ensure good workmanship and quality and are not necessarily adequate for design purposes in view of the wide variety of possible sediments and performance objectives.

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

 
2. Referenced Documents

D4632-08

Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles

D4355-07

Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles by Exposure to Light, Moisture and Heat in a Xenon Arc Type Apparatus

D4354-26

Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing

D653-26a

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

M288-96

Standard Specification for Geotextile Specification for Highway Applications Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001, http://www.transportation.org.

D5141-23

Standard Test Method for Determining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of the Filtration Component of a Sediment Retention Device

D4491-99a

Standard Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles by Permittivity

D4759-11(2024)

Standard Practice for Determining the Specification Conformance of Geosynthetics

D4751-21a

Standard Test Methods for Determining Apparent Opening Size of a Geotextile (Includes all amendments and changes 9/23/2021).

D276-12

Standard Test Methods for Identification of Fibers in Textiles (Withdrawn 2021)

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

D4439-25a

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

D4873-15

Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples