ASTM D2412 is a testing standard used to determine the stiffness and load deflection of plastic pipe. This summary is intended to help you understand the basic procedure and equipment required to complete this test with accuracy. For a complete descrip...
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Virtually every ASTM and ISO adhesive testing standard, including ASTM D903 and ASTM D3330, requires that each test be repeated on at least 5 specimens. Peel testing procedures usually consist of attaching each specimen to a substrate, loading the prep...
The floating roller peel test is one of many types of tests designed to measure the average peel force of an adhesive or other bonding agent. The other common peel tests are the 90 degree, 180 degree, and T-Peel. Although not suitable ...
If you seek to learn about the ASTM D822 tensile & elongation test, please read this article. This page assumes you understand the test and you already own an an ADMET universal testing machine. If your machine came preloaded from ...
If you seek to learn about the ASTM D1894 coefficient of friction test (COF), please read this article. This page assumes you understand the test and you already own an ADMET universal testing machine and COF fixture. If your machine came p...
If you seek to learn about the ASTM D1876 T-Peel adhesive peel test, please read this article. This page assumes you understand the test and you already own an an ADMET universal testing machine. If your machine came preloaded from the...
Bone screws are designed to be inserted into bone or bone-like material to stabilize the area. The screws are subjected to different loads as the body moves and as the bones heal. This standard specification is used to determine how much force is requi...
Shear joints impose uniform stresses across the bond area which results in the highest possible joint strength. ASTM D1002 is commonly performed to measure the shear strength of adhesives that are used to bond metals. This test is similar t...
The construction industry plays a pivotal role in the building of new offices, stores, and houses to provide both a home for those in [...]
