1.1 The test method establishes the procedures for evalua-tion of the deformations of a turf reinforcement mat (TRM) under short-term compressive loading. This test method is strictly an index test method to be used to verify the compres-sive strength consistency of a given manufactured geosyn-thetic. Results from this test method should not be considered as an indication of actual or long-term performance of the TRM in field applications.
