Methods of Testing Geosynthetics: Geotextiles – Filtration Opening Size

Designation Number:
CAN/CGSB-148.1 No. 10-94
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Withdrawal
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

1.1 This method is used to determine the Filtration Opening Size (FOS) of woven, knitted and non-woven geotextiles but it is particularly recommended for non-woven geotextiles.

 

1.2 This method can be used to measure the FOS of all types and thickness of geotextiles with pore dimensions ranging from 40 to 800µm.

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