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DURAFORCE

GEOTEXTILES
SELECTION GUIDE

G 030 008
ISSUE NUMBER 05
FEBRUARY 2020

0800 CIRTEX (247 839) | WWW.CIRTEX.CO.NZ


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DURAFORCE®
NON WOVEN
NEEDLE PUNCHED
GEOTEXTILE

4 AS240
Filtration Classes 1,2, 3, 4 Strength Class A

5 AS280
Filtration Classes 1,2, 3, 4 Strength Class B

6 AS410
Filtration Classes 1,2, 3, 4 Strength Class C

7 AS440
Filtration Classes 1,2, 3, 4 Strength Class D

8 AS640
Filtration Classes 1,2, 3, 4 Strength Class E

Other grades available to meet specific project


requirements, please phone 0800 CIRTEX for
further information
CONTENTS
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AS240
TRANSIT NZ CLASSES
Strength Class A
Filtration Classes 1, 2, 3, 4

RECOMMENDED USES

• Trench drains, when using D85 aggregate ≤ 40mm, with a


trench depth ≤ 2m

• Separation layers and drainage blankets, when using D85


aggregate ≤ 40mm, and the CBR is ≥ 3

If any questions or require further information on DuraForce geotextiles


please contact Cirtex on 0800 247 839 or email sales@cirtex.co.nz
DURAFORCE SELECTION GUIDE 5

AS280
TRANSIT NZ CLASSES
Strength Class B
Filtration Classes 1, 2, 3, 4

RECOMMENDED USES

• Trench drains, when using D85 aggregate ≤ 40mm, with a


trench depth ≤ 3m

• Trench drains, when using D85 aggregate ≤ 75mm, with a


trench depth ≤ 2m

• Separation layers and drainage blankets, when using D85


aggregate ≤ 75mm and CBR is ≥ 3

• Drainage and separation behind retaining walls

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AS410
TRANSIT NZ CLASSES
Strength Class C
Filtration Classes 1, 2, 3, 4

RECOMMENDED USES

• Trench drains, when using D85 aggregate ≤75mm, with a


trench depth ≤ 3m

• Trench drains, when using D85 aggregate ≤ 200mm, with a


trench depth ≤ 2m

• Separation layers and drainage blankets, when using D85


aggregate ≤ 200mm, and the CBR is ≥ 3

• Separation layers and drainage blankets, when using D85


aggregate ≤ 75mm and the CBR is between 1 and 3

• Drainage and separation behind gabions and rock mattresses

• Drainage and separation behind crib walls

If any questions or require further information on DuraForce geotextiles


please contact Cirtex on 0800 247 839 or email sales@cirtex.co.nz
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AS440
TRANSIT NZ CLASSES
Strength Class D
Filtration Classes 1, 2, 3, 4

RECOMMENDED USES

• Trench drains, when using D85 aggregate ≤ 200mm, with a


trench depth ≤ 3m

• Separation layers and drainage blankets, when using D85


aggregate ≤ 200mm, and the CBR is between 1 and 3

• Separation layers and drainage blankets, when using D85


aggregate ≤ 400mm, and the CBR is ≥ 3

• Under rock armour revetment, when using D85 aggregate


≤ 200mm

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AS640
TRANSIT NZ CLASSES
Strength Class E
Filtration Classes 1, 2, 3, 4

RECOMMENDED USES

• Separation layers and drainage blankets, when using D85


aggregate ≤ 400mm, and the CBR is between 1 and 3

• Separation layers and drainage blankets, when using D85


aggregate ≤ 600mm,and the CBR is ≥ 3

• Under rock armour revetment, when using D85 aggregate


≤ 400mm

If any questions or require further information on DuraForce geotextiles


please contact Cirtex on 0800 247 839 or email sales@cirtex.co.nz
DURAFORCE SELECTION GUIDE 9

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If a heavier grade of
DuraForce geotextile is
required please refer to
our TerraTex® K geotextile
range or contact Cirtex

0800 247 839

CIRTEX INDUSTRIES LTD


Head Office 16 Queen Street | Kopu
Thames 3578 | NZ
Postal Address
PO Box 470 | Thames 3540 | NZ

0800 CIRTEX (247 839)


WWW.CIRTEX.CO.NZ

DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this publication is correct to the best
knowledge of the company and is given out in good faith. The
information presented herein is intended only as a general guide
to the use of such products and no liability is accepted by Cirtex
Industries Ltd for any loss or damage however arising, which
results either directly or indirectly from the use of such information.
Cirtex Industries Ltd has a policy of continuous development so
information and product specifications may change without notice.

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