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High Performance 8138 XR-5 Reinforced Geomembrane


8138 XR-5 Reinforced
Standard
Metric
Base Fabric Type
Polyester
Base Fabric Weight (nominal)
ASTM D 3776
6.5 oz/yd2
220 g/m2
Thickness
ASTM D 751
40 mils nominal 1.0 mm nominal
Weight
ASTM D 751
38.0 ± 2 oz/yd2 1288 ± 70 g/m2
Tear Strength
ASTM D 751, Trap Tear
40/55 lbs min 175/245 N min
Breaking Yield Strength
ASTM D 751, Grab Tensile
550/550 lbs min 2447/2447 N min
Low Temperature Resistance
ASTM D 2136, 4 hr - 1/8" mandrel
Pass @ -30 º F Pass @ -35 º C
Dimensional Stability
ASTM D 1204, 212º F - 1 hr
0.5% max
each direction
Adhesion - Heat Welded Seam
ASTM D 751, Dielectric Weld
40 lb/2 in min 17.5 daN/5 cm min
Dead Load - Seam Strength
ASTM D 751, 4-hour test

Pass 210 lbs/in
@ 70º F
Pas 120 lb/in
@ 160º F

Pass 980 N/2.54 cm
@ 21º C
Pass 534 N/2.54 cm
@ 70º C
Bursting Strength
ASTM D 751, Ball Tip
550 lb min 3330 N min
Hydrostatic Resistance
ASTM D 751, Procedure A
800 psi min 5.51 MPa min
Blocking Resistance
ASTM D751 (180º F/82º C)
# 2 Rating max
Adhesion - Ply
ASTM D 413, Type A
15 lbs/in min or
Film Tearing Bond
13 daN/5 cm min or
Film Tearing Bond
Bonded Seam Strength
ASTM D 751, Grab Test Method
550 lb min 2450 N min
Abrasion Resistance
ASTM D 3389, H-18 Wheel, 1 kg Load
2000 cycles (min.) before fabric exposure
50 mg/100 cycles max weight loss
Weathering Resistance
Carbon-Arc ASTM G 153
8000 hrs (min) - No appreciable changes
or stiffening or cracking of coating
Water Absorption
ASTM D 471, Section 12, 7 days
0.025 kg/m2 max @ 70º F/21º C
0.14 kg/m2 max @ 212º F/100º C
Wicking 1/8 in max 0.3 cm max
Puncture Resistance
ASTM D 4833
275 lbs min 1200 N min
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion/Contraction
ASTM D 696
8 x 10-6 in/in/ºF max 1.4 x 10-5 cm/cm/ºC max
Puncture Resistance
FED-STD-101C Method 2031
350 lb (approx)  
Cold Crack
ASTM D 2136 4 hrs, 1/8" Mandrel
Pass @ 30º F Pass @ -34ºC

Seaming: Thermal welding methodes are recommended. No glues or solvents are suggested.

We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. We offer it as a suggestion in any appropriate experimentation you may care to undertake. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience are gained. We make no guarantee of results and assume no obligation or liability whatsoever in connection with this information. In case of conflict between standard and metric specifications, standard shall apply.


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