WK90123 - New Test Method for Determining the Rate of Capillary "Wicking" within Geosysnthetics

Work Item

ASTM WK90123

New Test Method for Determining the Rate of Capillary "Wicking" within Geosysnthetics

1. Scope

1.1 This test method is used to determine the wicking capability within geosynthetics. The method is applicable to all geosynthetics and is used to determine a rate of capillary wicking. 1.2 The method covers the measurement of liquid transport on a specimen of known cross section as it is exposed to Distilled Deionized Deaired (DDD) water at a known temperature and pressure. 1.3 The value stated in SI units will be considered as standard. The English Imperial units stated in parenthesis are provided for information only.

Keywords

Capillary, wicking, suction

Rationale

New Test Method to access capillary rise in geosynthetic. Currently there is no standard method to access suction capability in geosynthetics

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: D35.02

Committee: D35

Staff Manager: Travis Murdock

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 03-28-2024

Technical Contact: George Koerner

Item: 001

Ballot: D35.02 (24-01)

Status: Negative Votes Need Resolution