EN 12814-2:2000

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Symbols and designations
4 Principle of the test
5 Sampling procedures
6 Dimensions of test specimens
7 Cutting of test specimens
8 Mechanical testing
9 Test equipment
10 Determination of the short term tensile welding factor
11 Test report
Annex A (informative) Test speed for some thermoplastics
        materials
Annex B (informative) Notched tensile test specimen

This standard specifies the dimensions, the method of sampling, the preparation of the test specimens and the conditions for performing the tensile test in order to determine the short term tensile welding factor. A tensile test may be used in conjunction with other tests (e.g. bend, tensile creep, macro...) to assess the performance of welded assemblies, made from thermoplastics materials. The test is applicable to co-axial or co-planar welded assemblies made from thermoplastics materials filled or unfilled, but not reinforced, irrespective of the welding process used.