1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the adhesion strength (180° peel) between plies of reinforced geomembranes such as internally reinforced geomembranes and coated fabrics.
1.2 This test method is not intended for determining the strength of geomembrane seams or for determining the ply adhesion strength of geocomposite components (such as nonwoven geotextile bonded to geomembrane, or geotextile bonded to drainage core).
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
ASTM D6636-01(2023) Referenced Document
ASTM D4354 Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
ASTM D4439 Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM D4491/D4491M Standard Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles by Permittivity
ASTM D76/D76M Standard Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
ASTM D6636-01(2023) history
2023ASTM D6636-01(2023) Standard Test Method for Determination of Ply Adhesion Strength of Reinforced Geomembranes
2018ASTM D6636-01(2018) Standard Test Method for Determination of Ply Adhesion Strength of Reinforced Geomembranes
2001ASTM D6636-01(2011) Standard Test Method for Determination of Ply Adhesion Strength of Reinforced Geomembranes
2001ASTM D6636-01(2006) Standard Test Method for Determination of Ply Adhesion Strength of Reinforced Geomembranes
2001ASTM D6636-01 Standard Test Method for Determination of Ply Adhesion Strength of Reinforced Geomembranes