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US 270

US 270

Woven Geotextile

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US 270 is a woven geotextile made of 100% polypropylene slit film yarns. This product provides separation of the aggregate from the subgrade and has high tensile strength and modulus, adding reinforcement to the foundation soil. US 270 meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:

Detailed Overview
Drop in Specs
Property Test Method English Metric
WeightTypical ASTM D-5261 5.6 oz/y² 189.84 g/m²
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D-4632 270 lbs 1,200 N
Elongation @ Break ASTM D-4632 15 % 15 %
Mullen Burst(3) ASTM D-3786 500 psi 3,447 kPa
Pin Puncture(3) ASTM D-4833 100 lbs 445 N
CBR Puncture ASTM D-6241 850 lbs 3,783 N
Trapezoidal Tear ASTM D-4533 100 lbs 445 N
Apparent Opening Size(1,2) ASTM D-4751 40 US Sieve 0.425 mm
Permittivity(1) ASTM D-4491 0.05 Sec⁻¹ 0.05 Sec⁻¹
Water Flow Rate(1) ASTM D-4491 4 g/min/f² 163 L/min/m²
UV Resistance @ 500 Hours ASTM D-4355 70 % 70 %
  • (1) At the time of manufacturing. Handling, storage, and shipping may change these properties.
  • (2) Maximum average roll value (MaxARV).
  • (3) Historical reference values. These properties are no longer recognized by ASTM or AASHTO for geosynthetics.

US 270 Shipping & Packaging Information

Size Diameter Width Weight Area Rolls per Trailer
12.5' x 360' 12" 12.5' 215 lbs 500 y² 204
15' x 300' 12" 15' 215 lbs 500 y² 204
17.5' x 258' 12" 17.5' 215 lbs 500 y² 204

US 270 Installation and Use Instructions

This information is provided for reference only and is not intended as a warranty or guarantee. US Fabrics assumes no liability in connection with the use of this information.
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