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  • ASTM D 2990 : 2017

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    Standard Test Methods for Tensile, Compressive, and Flexural Creep and Creep-Rupture of Plastics

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-03-2017

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    1.1These test methods cover the determination of tensile and compressive creep and creep-rupture of plastics under specified environmental conditions (see 3.2).

    1.2In these test methods three-point loading, as described in Test Methods D790, is used for measurement of creep in flexure. However, four-point loading using the equipment and principles described in D6272 is also permitted as an option.

    1.3For measurements of creep-rupture, tension is the preferred stress mode because for some ductile plastics rupture does not occur in flexure or compression.

    1.4Test data obtained by these test methods are relevant and appropriate for use in engineering design.

    1.5The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

    1.6This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. A specific warning statement is given in 6.8.2.

    Note 1:This standard and ISO 899 Parts 1 and 2 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content (and results cannot be directly compared between the two test methods). ISO 899 Part 1 addresses tensile creep and creep to rupture and ISO 899 Part 2 addresses flexural creep. Compressive creep is not addressed in ISO 899.

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    Committee D 20
    Document Type Test Method
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    ASTM D 1822 : 2013 Standard Test Method for Tensile-Impact Energy to Break Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
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    ASTM D 638 : 2014 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
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    ASTM D 1822 : 1999 Standard Test Method for Tensile-Impact Energy to Break Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
    ASTM D 6272 : 2002 Standard Test Method for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials by Four-Point Bending
    ASTM D 6272 : 2002 : R2008 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials by Four-Point Bending
    ASTM D 543 : 2020 Standard Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
    ASTM D 618 : 2013 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
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    ASTM D 4968 : 2019 Standard Practice for Annual Review of Test Methods and Specifications for Plastics
    ASTM D 4000 : 2001 : REV A : EDT 1 Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
    ASTM D 1822 : 2021 Standard Test Method for Determining the Tensile-Impact Resistance of Plastics
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    ASTM D 4000 : 2004 Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
    ASTM D 695 : 2015 Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
    ASTM D 4968 : 2002 Standard Guide for Annual Review of Test Methods and Specifications for Plastics
    ASTM D 4968 : 2000 Standard Guide for Annual Review of Test Methods and Specifications for Plastics
    ASTM D 4065 : 1995 Standard Practice for Plastics: Dynamic Mechanical Properties: Determination and Report of Procedures
    ASTM D 4000 : 2010 Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
    ASTM D 4968 : 2015 Standard Practice for Annual Review of Test Methods and Specifications for Plastics
    ASTM D 4968 : 2016 Standard Practice for Annual Review of Test Methods and Specifications for Plastics
    ASTM D 695 : 2023 Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
    ASTM D 6272 : 2000 Standard Test Method for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials by Four-Point Bending
    ASTM D 4000 : 2003 Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
    ASTM D 4968 : 2017 Standard Practice for Annual Review of Test Methods and Specifications for Plastics
    ASTM D 4000 : 2020 Standard Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
    ASTM D 618 : 2021 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
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