Standard Specification for

Burlap Cloth Made from Jute or Kenaf

AASHTO Designation: M 182-91 (2000)
1.
1.1.

SCOPE, CLASSIFICATION, AND DEFINITION

ScopeThis specification covers requirements for burlap made from jute or kenaf for use in curing concrete. ClassificationsThe burlap shall be of one type and four classes (mass based on a 1016 mm (40 in.) width), as specified: Class 1233 g/m (7.5 oz/yd) Class 2248 g/m (8 oz/yd) Class 3310 g/m (10 oz/yd) Class 4372 g/m (12 oz/yd) Jute and KenafJute is defined as the bast fiber obtained from various species of Corchorus. Kenaf is defined as the bast fiber obtained from Hibiscus Cannabinus. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the preferred standard.

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1.3.

1.4.

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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

Table 1Physical Requirements (SI) Yarns per Meter of Warp

315 to 433 inclusive 354 to 472 inclusive 433 to 512 inclusive 433 to 512 inclusive

Class
1 2 3 4
a

Yarns per Meter of Filling

315 to 433 inclusive 354 to 433 inclusive 394 to 472 inclusive 433 to 512 inclusive

Mass per Square Meter,a g

229 244 305 366

A plus or minus tolerance of five percent will be permitted.

Table 2Physical Requirements (inch/pound) Weight per Linear Yard (40-Inch Basis), Ounces
71/2 8 10 12

Class
1 2 3 4
a

Yarns per Inch of Warp

8 to 11, inclusive 9 to 12, inclusive 11 to 13, inclusive 11 to 13, inclusive

Yarns per Inch of Filling

8 to 11, inclusive 9 to 11, inclusive 10 to 12, inclusive 11 to 13, inclusive

Weight per Square Yarda

6.7 7.2 9.0 10.8

A plus or minus tolerance of five percent will be permitted.

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M 182-1

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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.

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3.
3.1.

FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS

The burlap shall be clean, evenly woven, and shall conform to the quality and grade of product established by this specification. The occurrence of defects shall not exceed the applicable acceptable quality levels. The burlap shall be examined visually for defects that would impair its suitability for use. Cuts, tears, broken or missing yarns, thin, open, or weak places, uneven weaving, and grease spots or stains shall be noted.

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4.1.

SAMPLING AND TESTING

LotUnless otherwise specified, cloth of the same class presented at one time shall be considered a lot for purposes of inspection and tests. Sampling for TestUnless otherwise specified, random samples of cloth shall be taken from each inspection lot in accordance with the following table. InspectionEach of the samples selected in accordance with Table 3, or as specified, shall be visually and dimensionally inspected in accordance with the requirements of Sections 3.1 and 3.2. Number of Rolls in Samplea
2 3 4 5

4.2.

4.3.

Table 3Sampling for Inspection and Tests Number of Rolls in Lot

8 and under 9 to 15 16 to 40 41 and over
a

Acceptance Number (Defective)

0 0 0 0

Rejection Number (Defective)

1 1 1 1

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.

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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.

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5.1.

BASIS FOR REJECTION

Any unit of product in the sample failing to conform to the requirements, shall be considered defective. If the number of defective units of products in the sample for test exceeds the acceptance number for that sample specified in Table 3, the entire lot of cloth from which the sample was taken shall be considered as having failed to meet the requirements of this specification and may be rejected.

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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.

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M 182-3

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