ASTM D7613-17(2019) - 1.4.2019
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers flexible polypropylene reinforced (fPP-R) and nonreinforced (fPP) geomembranes made from flexible polypropylene as the principal polymer prepared by the polymerization of propylene with or without other alpha olefin monomers.

1.2 The tests and property limits used to characterize the sheet are values intended to ensure minimum quality. In-place system design criteria, such as field-seaming strength and material compatibility, among others, are factors that should be considered but are beyond the scope of this specification.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D5884-04

Standard Test Method for Determining Tearing Strength of Internally Reinforced Geomembranes

D7004-03

Standard Test Method for Grab Tensile Properties of Reinforced Geomembranes

G155-25

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

G154-23

Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials

G151-26

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

D6693-04

Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Properties of Nonreinforced Polyethylene and Nonreinforced Flexible Polypropylene Geomembranes

D751-19

Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics

D6636-01(2023)

Standard Test Method for Determination of Ply Adhesion Strength of Reinforced Geomembranes

D5538-13(2023)

Standard Practice for Thermoplastic Elastomers—Terminology and Abbreviations

D5199-25

Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Nominal Thickness of Geosynthetics

D4833-07

Standard Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance of Geomembranes and Related Products

D4439-25a

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

D2136-19e1

Standard Test Method for Coated Fabrics—Low-Temperature Bend Test (Includes all amendments and changes 3/19/2021).

D1204-25

Standard Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperature

D1004-21

Standard Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) of Plastic Film and Sheeting

D883-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

D573-04(2025)

Standard Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven