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Designation: D6496/D6496M – 20
Date: June 30, 2022

To: Subcommittee D35.04 members
Tech Contact: Gary T. Torosian, [email protected], 978-835-1436
Work Item #: WK82533
Ballot Action: Revision of ASTM D6496/D6496M-20 – Standard Test Method for Determining Average Bonding Peel
Strength Between Top and Bottom Layers of Needle-Punched Geosynthetic Clay Liners
Rationale: There is a propensity for some higher strength GCL products to exhibit failure in the textile portion of
the product when testing in peel and thus not achieve the full 200 mm [8 inches] of grip separation
required by the standard. This revision addresses those instances. Only the highlighted text in
section 10 – Procedure and section 12 Report below is being balloted.
10. Procedure
10.1 Obtain Specimens—Using the die, or template and razor, and other necessary apparatus, carefully cut from the
laboratory sample five test specimens. The five specimens should be randomly selected from locations on the sample, but
should be distributed across the sample. All specimens should be cut parallel to the machine direction. Using a knife or razor,
separate the top and bottom layer of the GCL for the first 50 ± 3 mm [2 ± 0.1 in.].
10.2 Machine Setup Conditions—Adjust the distance between the clamps at the start of the test to 50 ± 3 mm [2 ± 0.1 in.].
Set the CRE at 300 mm/min [12 in./min].
10.3 Insertion of Specimen in Clamps—Mount the specimen centrally in the clamps. The specimen must be visually
observed above the clamp. The specimen length in the machine direction must be parallel to the direction of application of
force.
10.4 Measurement of Bonding Peel Strength—Start the tensile testing machine. This is considered the start of the peel test
and represents zero grip separation. Take readings of force and time starting from 50 mm [2 in.] of grip separation until
250 mm [10 in.] of grip separation. The average recorded peeling force of the GCL over 200 mm [8 in.] of grip separation is
required and will signify a complete test of the specimen. (See Fig. 1.)
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D6496/D6496M– 20
FIG. 1 Measurement of Bonding Peel Strength

NOTE 1—If significant elongation of the geotextile continues after 50 mm [2 in.] additional grip peeling of the GCL, the recording
interval should be adjusted. The recording interval should correspond to 200 mm [8 in.] of grip separation during the peeling of the GCL.
10.4.1 Readings of force and time shall be taken at a minimum rate of 20 readings per second.
10.4.2 If a specimen slips in the jaws, or if for any reason attributable to faulty operation the results fall significantly below
the average for the set of specimens, discard the results and test another specimen. Continue until the required number of
readings has been taken.
10.4.3 If either the top or bottom geotextile component of the GCL ruptures prior to reaching the required 200 mm [8 in.] of
grip separation for force measurement, the average recorded peeling force over the grip separation from a displacement of 50
mm [2 in.] until rupture and the grip separation distance immediately prior to rupture are to be determined and noted.
12. Report
12.1 Report the following information on bonding peel strength of GCLs:

12.1.1 All specimen values and average bonding peel strength/unit width to the nearest 0.1 N/m [5.71 × 10–4 lbf/in.].
12.1.1.1 If any specimen exhibiting rupture of the top or bottom geotextile component prior to reaching the required 200
mm [8 in.] of grip separation for force measurement is reported as part of the test, note this on the report and also report the
actual grip separation distance immediately prior to rupture.
12.1.2 If requested, the standard deviation, coefficient of variation, or both.
12.1.3 Sample identification (for example, sample number, roll number, or other traceable identifier).
12.1.4 Type of GCL tested.
12.1.5 Full-scale force range used for testing.
12.1.6 A statement of any departure from the suggested testing procedures so that the results can be evaluated and used.
12.1.7 Note any cause or need for testing additional specimens due to rupture of the geotextile(s) during test, damage to
specimen from the grips, and so forth.
12.2 Identification of testing agency, person performing the test, date of test, and client or project identification.

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Date: June 30, 2022

FIG. 1 Measurement of Bonding Peel Strength

12.1 Report the following information on bonding peel strength of GCLs:

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