Geopipe Testing

The following is a list of our tests available for Geopipe testing. These tests are used with plastic pipe used primarily with landfill, landscaping, and similar functions. Further discussion concerning these tests may be found at Geosynthetics Testing.

Test	Test Method	No. Specimens	Amt. Needed
Apparent Tensile Strength	ASTM F 1412	5	20 in.
Carbon Black Content (%)	ASTM D 1603	3	3 in.
Carbon Black Dispersion	ASTM D 3015	1	150 gms
Chemical Resistance of Apparent Tensile	ASTM F 1412/D 543-87	30	call
Crystallinity by DSC (as received)	ASTM D 3418e1	1	1 sq. in.
Crystallinity by DSC (as achieved)	ASTM D 3418e1	1	1 sq. in.
Density (g/cm3)	ASTM D 792(A)	3	6 sq. in.
Drop Impact @ 0°C	ASTM D 2444	10	75 in.+
Drop Impact @ 23°C	ASTM D 2444	10	75 in.+
Full Series Dimensional Compliance	ASTM D 2122/CRT Mod.	5	48 in.+
Fusion Joint Analysis	ASTM D 1598	3	110 in.+
Hydrostatic Burst Pressure (23°C)	ASTM D 1599e1	3-5	175 in.+
Hydrostatic Burst Pressure (82°C)	ASTM D 1599e1	3-5	175 in.+
Joint Pull-Out Resistance	ASTM F 1412	5	call
Linear Load using Parallel Plates	ASTM D 2412	3	24 in.
Melt Index (g/10 min)	ASTM D 1238	3	6 sq. in.
Pipe Stiffness @ Deflection (%)	ASTM D 2412	3	24 in.
Ring Tensile for PE & PP Pipes	ASTM D 2239	5 ea. chem.	call
Sustained Pressure (23°C)	ASTM D 1598	6	250 in.+
Sustained Pressure (82°C)	ASTM D 1598	6	250 in.+
Tup Puncture Resistance on PE Pipe	ASTM/CRT Mod.	3	110 in.+
Water Absorption of Plastics	ASTM D 570e1	5	7" x 7"

Should you need additional information about CRT Laboratories' testing capabilities please contact us via our RFQ Form or call us at (714) 283-2032. You may fax a request for a proposal at (714) 283-1365.