AS 2001.2.20-1986

1 - AS 2001. 2.20-1986 METHODS OF TEST FOR TEXTILES - PHYSICAL TESTS - DETERMINATION OF SEAM BREAKING FORCE
1 - PREFACE
1 - METHOD
1 - 1 SCOPE.
1 - 2 APPLICATION.
1 - 3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
1 - 4 DEFINITIONS.
1 - 4.1 Seam
1 - 4.2 Seam breaking force in the transverse direection
1 - 4.3 Seam breaking force in the longitudinal direcetion
1 - 5 PRINCIPLE.
1 - 6 APPARATUS.
1 - 6.1 Conditioning facility.
1 - 6.2 Tensile testing machine (CRE).
2 - 6.3 Clamping device.
2 - 7 SAMPLE AND TEST SPECIMENS.
2 - 7.1 Sample.
2 - 7.2 Conditioning.
2 - 7.3 Test specimens.
2 - 8 PROCEDURE.
3 - 9 CALCULATION AND EXPRESSION OF RESULTS
3 - 10 TEST REPORT.

Sets out two methods for determining the breaking force of seams made in textile assemblies. One method tests seams by the application of force in the transverse direction and is applicable to inextensible fabrics; the other method tests seams by the application of force in the longitudinal direction and is applicable to extensible fabrics. The methods do not predict actual wear performance.

This standard sets out methods for determining the breaking force of seams made in textile assemblies. It describes the use of two methods-Method A, testing of seams by the application of force in the transverse direction, and Method B, testing of seams by the application of force in the longitudinal direction. The methods do not predict actual wear performance of seams since wear life can be dependent upon factors other than seam stressing.

Under Revision See DR 96103