Geotextiles in Embankment Dams - Association of State Dam Safety ...

5 [Table 02342A. - Geotextile Sampling Requirements.Number of rolls to befurnishedNumber of rolls to besampled730 - 1000 10D.E.6 RSN 02342-3, Protection method:1. Method to protect exposed geotextile, when covering is notpossible within 14 days.7 Sewn seams, if used:1. Certification stating that polymeric threads to be used for sewinghave chemical resistance properties equal to or exceeding those ofgeotextile.2. Include data showing that sewn seams have tensile strength of notless than specified percent of parent geotextile material.1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLINGA. Wrap geotextile rolls in relatively impermeable and opaque protectivecovers.B. Mark or tag geotextile rolls with manufacturer's name, productidentification, lot number, roll number, and roll dimensions.C. Mark geomembrane with special handling requirements such as "This SideUp" or "This Side Against Soil to be Retained."D. Protect geotextile from ultraviolet light exposure, temperatures greaterthan 140 degrees F (60 degrees C), precipitation or other inundation, mud,dirt, dust, puncture, cutting, or other damaging or deleterious conditions.E. Elevate and cover material stored outside with waterproof membrane.PART 2PRODUCTS2.01 GEOTEXTILESA. Needle-punched, nonwoven geotextile comprised of long-chain polymericfilaments composed of at least 85 percent, by weight, polyolefins orpolyesters.6 Recommended submittal time: At least [45] days before delivery to job site. When TSCresponsible for submittal review, submit to 86-68180.7 Recommended submittal time: At least [45] days before delivery to job site. When TSCresponsible for submittal review, submit to 86-68180.