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SKAPS GT170

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SKAPS GT-170 is a needle-punched nonwoven geotextile made of 100% virgin polypropylene staple fibers, which are formed into a random network for dimensional stability. SKAPS GT-170 resists ultraviolet deterioration, rotting, biological degradation, and naturally encountered alkalis and acids. Polypropylene is stable within the pH range of 2 to 13. SKAPS GT-170 is NTPEP certified and meets requirements as per AASHTO Standards and/or D.O.T. Standards.

SKAPS GT-170 conforms to the Minimum Average Roll Values

PropertyMethodEnglish (MARV2)Metric (MARV2)
Grab Tensile StrengthASTM D 4632180 lbs.0.800 kN
Grab ElongationASTM D 463250%50%
Trapezoid Tear StrengthASTM D 453375 lbs.0.333 kN
CBR Puncture ResistanceASTM D 6241475 lbs2.113 kN
Permittivity4ASTM D 44911.4 sec-11.4 sec-1
Water Flow4ASTM D 4491105 gpm/ft24278 l/min/m2
Apparent Opening Size (AOS)3&4ASTM D 475170 Std. U.S. Sieve0.212 mm
UV ResistanceASTM D 435570%/500 hrs.70%/500 hrs.

PACKAGING

Roll Dimensions (W X L)Area Per Roll
12.5 x 360 ft.
15 x 300 ft.
500 sq. yards
3.81 m x 109.8 m
4.6 m x 91.4 m
418.3 sq. meters