What is BS EN 17096 - geosynthetics PE HD strain hardening about?
Polyethylene high-density (PE-HD) is popular in geotechnical engineering for its long-term performance. BS EN 17096 specifies a test method for the measurement of the strain hardening modulus which is used as a measure for the resistance to slow crack growth of polyethylene. The strain hardening modulus is obtained from true stress versus draw ratio curves on PE-HD geosynthetic barrier samples.
BS EN 17096 guides you with the process of measurement as well as the determination of the strain hardening modulus. This test method is suitable for all PE-HD types of GBR-P.
Who is BS EN 17096 - geosynthetics PE HD strain hardening for?
BS EN 17096 on geosynthetics PE HD strain hardening is useful for manufacturers of:
- Geotextiles
- Geogrids
- Geonets
- Geomembranes
- Geosynthetic clay liners
- Geofoam
- Geocells
- Geocomposits
BS EN 17096 is also useful for the textile industry, the transportation industry, construction companies, and also maintenance services.
Why should you use BS EN 17096 - geosynthetics PE HD strain hardening?
Geosynthetics are polymeric products used to solve civil engineering problems. PE-HD geosynthetic barriers are used to contain water and waste materials and to protect highway pavements from damage. For that, the material requires strength and hardness.
BS EN 17096 walks you through a test to determine the strain hardening modulus of PE-HD geosynthetic barriers. BS EN 17096 provides guidance on:
- Identification of the material
- Measurements of the material
- Test temperature
- Factors affecting the test
Details of the required equipment, precision and sample preparations for strain hardening modulus of PE-HD geosynthetic barriers are provided in BS EN 17096. The guidelines in BS EN 17096 help you to conduct the test for measuring the strain hardening modulus of PE-HD geosynthetic barriers so that you can determine the applications based on durability.