1.1 This test method covers and can be used as an index to the determination of mass per unit area of all geotextiles.
1.2 The values stated in SI units or other units shall be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in parentheses are provided for information only.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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 D5261-10(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM D123 Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles*, 2023-09-14 Update
ASTM D1776/D1776M Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles*, 2020-02-01 Update
ASTM D4354 Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
ASTM D4439 Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM D5261-10(2018) history
2018ASTM D5261-10(2018) Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles
2010ASTM D5261-10 Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles
1992ASTM D5261-92(2009) Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles
1992ASTM D5261-92(2003) Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles
1992ASTM D5261-92(1996) Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles