<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Investigation of geosynthetics behaviour has been carried out for many years. Before using geosynthetics in practice, the standard laboratory tests had been carried out to determine basic mechanical parameters. In order to examine the tensile strength of the sample which extends at a constant strain rate, one should measure the value of the tensile force and strain. Note that geosynthetics work under different conditions of stretching and temperatures, which significantly reduce the strength of these materials. The paper presents results of the tensile test of geotextile at different strain rates and temperatures from 20 °C to 100 °C. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of temperature and strain rate on tensile strength and strain of the woven geotextile. The article presents the method of investigation and the results. The data obtained allowed us to assess the parameters of material which should be considered in the design of the load-bearing structures that work at temperatures up to 100 °C.</p></abstract>

Investigation of geosynthetics behaviour has been carried out for many years. Before using geosynthetics in practice, the standard laboratory tests had been carried out to determine basic mechanical parameters. In order to examine the tensile strength of the sample which extends at a constant strain rate, one should measure the value of the tensile force and strain. Note that geosynthetics work under different conditions of stretching and temperatures, which significantly reduce the strength of these materials. The paper presents results of the tensile test of geotextile at different strain rates and temperatures from 20 °C to 100 °C. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of temperature and strain rate on tensile strength and strain of the woven geotextile. The article presents the method of investigation and the results. The data obtained allowed us to assess the parameters of material which should be considered in the design of the load-bearing structures that work at temperatures up to 100 °C.

Influence of Strain Rate on Tensile Strength of Woven Geotextile in the Selected Range of Temperature

Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, ul. Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warszawa, Poland

Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, ul. Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warszawa, Poland,

Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica

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Investigation of geosynthetics behaviour has been carried out for many years. Before using geosynthetics in practice, the standard laboratory tests had been...

Influence of Strain Rate on Tensile Strength of Woven Geotextile in the Selected Range of Temperature

Published Online: Aug 28, 2015

Page range: 57 - 60

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sgem-2015-0021

Keywords
geotextile, tensile strength, strain rate, temperature

© by Sylwia Stępień

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Influence of Strain Rate on Tensile Strength of Woven Geotextile in the Selected Range of Temperature

Published Online: Aug 28, 2015

Page range: 57 - 60

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sgem-2015-0021

Keywordsgeotextile, tensile strength, strain rate, temperature

© by Sylwia Stępień

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
geotextile, tensile strength, strain rate, temperature