ASTM D6575-00 - 10.7.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method is described for determining the stiffness of geosynthetics used as Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRM).

1.2 The method is applicable to TRMs of any fiber content and any number of components.

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

D5261-10(2024)

Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles

D1776-08

Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles

D1388-23

Standard Test Method for Stiffness of Fabrics

D123-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles

D4439-25a

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

D4354-26

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

E177-26a

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods (Includes all amendments and changes 5/14/2026).

E691-23

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

CCC-T-191b

Textile Test Methods No. 5206.2