Description
The geogrid is manufactured from a punched polypropylene sheet, which is then oriented in three substantially equilateral directions so that the resulting ribs shall have a high degree of molecular orientation, which continues at least in part through the mass of the integral node.
Key Features
- Index Properties:
- Rib pitch(2), mm (in): 33 (1.30), 33 (1.30)
- Rib shape: Rectangular
- Aperture shape: >1.0
- Rib Aspect Ratio(7)
- Structural Integrity:
- Junction efficiency(3) , %: 93
- Isotropic Stiffness Ratio(4): 0.6
- Durability:
- Resistance to chemical degradation(5): 100%
- Resistance to ultra-violet light and weathering(6): 70%
- Unless indicated otherwise, values shown are minimum average roll values determined in accordance with ASTM D4759. Brief descriptions of test procedures are given in the following notes.
- Nominal dimensions.
- Load transfer capability determined in accordance with ASTM D6637 and ASTM D7737 and expressed as a percentage of ultimate tensile strength.
- The ratio between the minimum and maximum observed values of radial stiffness at 0.5% strain, measured on rib and midway between rib directions.
- Resistance to loss of load capacity or structural integrity when subjected to chemically aggressive environments in accordance with EPA 9090 immersion testing.
- Resistance to loss of load capacity or structural integrity when subjected to 500 hours of ultraviolet light and aggressive weathering in accordance with ASTM D4355.
- Ratio of the mid-rib depth to the mid-rib width.