Limitations of Test Methods for Plastics
This significant and timely new ASTM publication explores the problems involved with the inherent limitations that are present in all test methods. These limitations, caused by numerous variables, have a direct influence on the accuracy of the generated test data.
This volume demonstrates how to properly use and select test methods for specific applications, and how to better understand the generated test data.
17 peer-reviewed papers are divided into the following sections:
• General Design--discusses the various options and concerns facing engineers in the selection of the best material candidate and the development of test data for a specific performance criteria. Two methods for estimating lifetime expectancy under non-isothermal conditions are also examined.
• Mechanical--explores traditional tests such as tensile and deflection under flexural load. This section investigates common variables that affect test results in both ASTM and ISO tensile tests, and the implications of conversion from ASTM to ISO standards for material characterization. Also covered are new techniques for testing adhesive bond strength tests for piping systems.
• Impact/Fracture--examines the large number of variables that have a significant effect on impact resistance, including data comparing instrumented and non-instrumented IZOD and Charpy tests. It also presents a new standardized test procedure and round robin test data developed over a five-year period validating the test protocol.
• Chemical/Rheological--covers advanced testing techniques primarily in the area of rheological testing. Included is a presentation comparing thermomechanical analysis to the coefficient of linear thermal expansion and the measurement of the glass transition temperature.
Audience: Technicians and managers in plastics testing laboratories. Also for sales and marketing personnel who use test data and anyone in corporate management who needs an understanding of the limitations of generated test data.
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What Does a Property Data Sheet Really Tell You?BySB Driscoll,SB Driscoll1Professor, Department of Plastics Engineering,The University of Massachusetts-Lowell,01854Search for other works by this author on:CM ShafferCM Shaffer2Student, Department of Plastics Engineering,The University of Massachusetts-Lowell,01854Search for other works by this author on:
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On the Variation of Compliance Measurements in Polymeric SolidsBySW Bradley,SW Bradley1Materials Performance, Inc.,1501 FM 2818, Suite, 208, College Station, TX, 77840Search for other works by this author on:WL Bradley,WL Bradley2Texas A&M University, Department of Mechanical Engineering,College Station, TX 77843Search for other works by this author on:PM PuckettPM Puckett3Dow Chemical,2301 N. Brazosport Blvd., B-1603, Freeport, TX 77541Search for other works by this author on:
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Estimation of Lifetime Under Non-Isothermal ConditionsByD Blaese,D Blaese1Dipl.-Ing., scientific staff,Institute for Plastics in Mechanical Engineering, University of Essen,Altendorfer Str. 3, D-45127 Essen,GermanySearch for other works by this author on:E SchmachtenbergE Schmachtenberg2Professor,Institute for Plastics in Mechanical Engineering, University of Essen,Altendorfer Str. 3, D-45127 Essen,GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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A Comparison of Tension Test Data Using ASTM D 638 and ISO 527ByMJ FridayMJ Friday1Program Manager,Collaborative Testing Services, Inc.,340 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA, 20170.Search for other works by this author on:
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The Usefulness of HDT and a Better Alternative to Describe the Temperature Dependence of ModulusByMP SepeMP Sepe1Technical Director,Dickten & Masch Mfg. Co.,Watertown Plank Road, Nashotah, WI 53058.Search for other works by this author on:
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Interpretations of Tensile Properties of Polyamide 6 and PET Based Thermoplastics Using ASTM and ISO ProceduresByN Jia,N Jia1Sr. Staff Scientist,Analytical Sciences Skill Center, AlliedSignal Inc.,Morristown, NJ07962-1021.Search for other works by this author on:VA KaganVA Kagan2Applied Technology Leader,Engineering Plastics, AlliedSignal Inc.,Morristown, NJ07962-1021.Search for other works by this author on:
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Tension Testing of Thin Bulk Adhesive SpecimensByP Albrecht,P Albrecht1Professor, Department of Civil Engineering,University of Maryland,College Park, MD 20742.Search for other works by this author on:J You,J You2Graduate Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering,University of Maryland,College Park, MD 20742.Search for other works by this author on:M Albrecht,M Albrecht3PAA Consultant, 4201 Woodberry Street, Hyattsville, MD 20782.Search for other works by this author on:K EleyK Eley3PAA Consultant, 4201 Woodberry Street, Hyattsville, MD 20782.Search for other works by this author on:
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A Study of Bond Strength Testing for Solvent Cement Joints in PVC Piping SystemsByJR PaschalJR Paschal1Director,Physical & Mechanical Testing, NSF International,Ann Arbor, MI 48105.Search for other works by this author on:
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Notched Impact Testing of Thermoplastics: A New PerspectiveByPS Leevers,PS Leevers1Reader in Polymer Engineering and Research Studentrespectively, Mechanical Engineering Department,Imperial College,London SW7 2BX,.UKSearch for other works by this author on:M DouglasM Douglas1Reader in Polymer Engineering and Research Studentrespectively, Mechanical Engineering Department,Imperial College,London SW7 2BX,.UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Instrumented Pendulum Impact Testing of PlasticsByMP Manahan, Sr,MP Manahan, Sr1President,MPM Technologies, Inc.,2161 Sandy Drive, State College, PA 16803.Search for other works by this author on:CA Cruz, Jr,CA Cruz, Jr2Research Fellow,Rohm and Haas Company, PO Box 219,Bristol, PA 19007.Search for other works by this author on:HE YohnHE Yohn3Product Development Mgr.,Tinius Olsen Testing Company, Inc.,Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090.Search for other works by this author on:
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Development of a Standard for Determining KIC and GIC for Plastics at High Loading Rates: the ESIS Protocol for 1 m/s TestingByA Pavan,A Pavan1Professor of Polymer Engineering,Dipartimento di Chimica Industriale e Ingegneria Chimica, Politecnico di Milano,piazza L. da Vinci 32, I-20133 Milano,.ItalySearch for other works by this author on:JG WilliamsJG Williams2Professor and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department,Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine,Exhibition Road, London SW7 2BX,.UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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PENT-Universal Test for Slow Crack Growth in PlasticsByN Brown,N Brown1Professor Emeritus and Research AssociateDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering,University of Pennsylvania, LRSM,Philadelphia, PA 19104.Search for other works by this author on:X LuX Lu1Professor Emeritus and Research AssociateDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering,University of Pennsylvania, LRSM,Philadelphia, PA 19104.Search for other works by this author on:
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Temperature Measurements in TGA
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Pitfalls in Measurement of non-Newtonian Materials—“It's a Line, Not a Point!”ByP WhittingstallP Whittingstall1Technical Manager,TA Instruments Inc.,109 Lukens Drive, New Castle DE 19720Search for other works by this author on:
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Factors Affecting the Accuracy of TMA MeasurementsByJ Foreman,J Foreman1Mettler-Toledo, Inc.Columbus, OH 43240Search for other works by this author on:M Kelsey,M Kelsey1Mettler-Toledo, Inc.Columbus, OH 43240Search for other works by this author on:G WidmannG Widmann2Mettler-Toledo GmbH,CH-8603 Schwerzenbach,.SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Acetone Immersion Testing Per ASTM Test Method D2152ByJF HouleJF Houle1Market Development Engineer, PWPipe, PO Box 10049,Eugene, OR 97440Search for other works by this author on:
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Reinforced Epoxy Resin Cure Assessment in Composite Materials: Measure and EffectsByG Zaffaroni,G Zaffaroni1AGUSTA - a Finmeccanica Company - via G.Agusta,520 - 21017 C.COSTA DI SAMARATE(VA) -ITALYSearch for other works by this author on:C Cappelletti,C Cappelletti1AGUSTA - a Finmeccanica Company - via G.Agusta,520 - 21017 C.COSTA DI SAMARATE(VA) -ITALYSearch for other works by this author on:S Guerra,S Guerra1AGUSTA - a Finmeccanica Company - via G.Agusta,520 - 21017 C.COSTA DI SAMARATE(VA) -ITALYSearch for other works by this author on:S Guerra,S Guerra1AGUSTA - a Finmeccanica Company - via G.Agusta,520 - 21017 C.COSTA DI SAMARATE(VA) -ITALYSearch for other works by this author on:S RisettiS Risetti1AGUSTA - a Finmeccanica Company - via G.Agusta,520 - 21017 C.COSTA DI SAMARATE(VA) -ITALYSearch for other works by this author on:
