I.S. EN 295-3:2012

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 Test for squareness of ends
6 Straightness test
7 Crushing strength test
8 Bending tensile test
9 Bending moment resistance (BMR) test
10 Bond strength of adhesive
11 Tests for fatigue strength
12 Test for watertightness
13 Chemical resistance test for pipes and fittings
14 Determination of hydraulic roughness
15 Abrasion resistance test
16 Airtightness test
17 Tests for resistance to high pressure jetting
18 Hardness test for polyurethane
19 Tests for material requirements of polypropylene
   sleeve couplings
20 Performance test for polypropylene sleeve
   couplings
21 Mechanical test methods for joint assemblies
22 Continuity of invert test
23 Chemical resistance test for joint assemblies
24 Thermal stability
25 Creep resistance of rigid fairing materials
26 Water tightness test for assembled components
   of manholes and inspection chambers
27 Compressive strength of jacking pipes
28 Water absorption

Defines requirements for testing of products manufactured from vitrified clay and other materials specified in the following standards: - pipes, fittings and joints according to EN 295-1; - adaptors, connectors and flexible couplings according to EN 295-4; - perforated pipes and fittings according to EN 295-5; - components of manholes and inspection chambers according to EN 295-6; - pipes and joints for pipe jacking according to EN 295-7.