ASTM D6685-01

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Designation:D6685–01
Standard Guide for the
Selection of Test Methods for Fabrics Used for Fabric
Formed Concrete (FFC)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6685; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D 4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
D 4486 Test Method forAbrasion Resistance of Geotextiles
1.1 This guide lists ASTM standards available for the
(Sand Paper/Sliding Block Method)
testing evaluation of fabrics used to form fine aggregate
D 4491 Test Method for Water Permeability of Geotextiles
concrete.
by Permittivity
1.2 This guide identifies the test methods available to
D 4533 Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of
manufacturers, engineers, testing organizations and other re-
Geotextiles
lated parties.
D 4595 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Geotextiles
1.3 This guide provides a list of test methods that can be
by the Wide Width Strip Method
used by the reader to determine the properties of fabric used to
D 4751 Test Method for Determining Apparent Opening
form fine aggregate concrete.
Size of a Geotextile
1.4 This guide is not intended to be used in the establish-
D 4759 Practice for Determining Specification Conform-
ment of performance criteria, but as a guide for product
ance of Geosynthetics
development and purchasing contracts.
D 4873 Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Geotextiles
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D 4884 Test Method for Strength of Sewn or Thermally
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Bonded Seams of Geotextiles
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
D 5261 Test Method for Measuring Mass Per Unit Area of
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Geotextiles
1.6 This guide offers an organized collection of information
D 5321 Test Method for Determining the Coefficient of Soil
or a series of options and does not recommend a specific
and Geosynthetic or Geosynthetic and Geosynthetic Fric-
course of action. This document cannot replace education or
tion by the Direct Shear Method
experience and should be used in conjunction with professional
judgement. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in
3. Terminology
all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this stan-
represent or replace the standard of care of which the ad-
dard, refer to the Terminology for Geosynthetics D 4439.
equacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
should this document be applied without consideration of a
3.2.1 Fabric Formed Concrete (FFC) Revetment—A fine
project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the
aggregate concrete filled woven mattress used to protect soils
title of this document means only that the document has been
from erosion.Ahigh strength synthetic fabric is used as a form
approved through the ASTM consensus process.
to cast the fine aggregate concrete.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Significance and Use
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 This guide identifies test methods used in the process of
D 4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
determining the characteristics of fabrics used to form fine
D 4355 Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles from
aggregate concrete for properties such as mass, apparent
Exposure to Ultraviolet Light and Water (Xenon-Arc Type
2 opening size, tensile strength, water permeability and other
Apparatus)
mechanical properties.
4.2 This guide is intended for general use by those who
manufacture, specify or install fabric formed concrete (FFC)
This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock
revetments.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment
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