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1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
2.
2.1.
MATERIAL
The burlap cloth shall be made of jute or kenaf at the option of the manufacturer. It shall have a plain weave and conform to the physical requirements given in Tables 1 or 2. Mass per Linear Meter (1016 mm Basis), g
233 248 310 372
Class
1 2 3 4
a
Table 2Physical Requirements (inch/pound) Weight per Linear Yard (40-Inch Basis), Ounces
71/2 8 10 12
Class
1 2 3 4
a
TS-3b
M 182-1
AASHTO
2.2.
Unless otherwise specified, the burlap shall have minimum width of 1016 mm (40 in.) inclusive of selvage, and shall be in one continuous piece of not less than 23 m (25 yd). The selvages shall be firm and straight, and may contain cotton yarn.
2.3.
3.
3.1.
3.2.
4.
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
One unit of product at least 1 m (1 yd) long and the full width of the cloth shall be taken from each sample roll.
4.4.
TestsSamples selected for tests in accordance with Table 3, or as otherwise specified, shall be tested to determine compliance with the requirements given in Tables 1 or 2.
5.
5.1.
TS-3b
M 182-2
AASHTO
6.
6.1.
PACKING
The burlap cloth shall be packed in a manner acceptable to common carriers for safe transportation to point of destination specified in shipping instructions at the lowest transportation rate for such supplies. Each roll shall have a ticket attached to the selvage at the inner end of the cloth giving the length and width, and name and address of the manufacturer.
6.2.
TS-3b
M 182-3
AASHTO