Standard Test Method for Stiffness Properties of Plastics as a Function of Temperature by Means of a Torsion Test

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The property measured by this test is the apparent modulus of rigidity, G, sometimes called the apparent shear modulus of elasticity. It is important to note that this property is not the same as the modulus of elasticity, E, measured in tension, flexure, or compression. The relationship between these properties is shown in Annex A1.
The measured modulus of rigidity is termed “apparent” since it is the value obtained by measuring the angular deflection occurring when the specimen is subjected to an applied torque. Since it is possible that the specimen will be deflected beyond its elastic limit, the calculated value will not always represent the true modulus of rigidity within the elastic limit of the material. In addition, the value obtained by this test method will also be affected by the creep characteristics of the material, since the load application time is arbitrarily fixed. For many materials, it is possible that there is a specification that requires the use of this test method, but with some procedural modifications that take precedence when adhering to the specification. Therefore, it is advisable to refer to that material specification before using this test method. Table 1 in Classification D4000 lists the current ASTM material standards.
This test method is useful for determining the relative changes in stiffness over a wide range of temperatures.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stiffness characteristics of plastics over a wide temperature range by direct measurement of the apparent modulus of rigidity.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 This 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.
Note 1—This test method and ISO 458-1 and ISO 458-2 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.

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Designation: D1043 − 10
StandardTest Method for
Stiffness Properties of Plastics as a Function of
1
Temperature by Means of a Torsion Test
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1043; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stiff- 4.1 The property measured by this test is the apparent
ness characteristics of plastics over a wide temperature range modulus of rigidity, G, sometimes called the apparent shear
by direct measurement of the apparent modulus of rigidity. modulus of elasticity. It is important to note that this property
is not the same as the modulus of elasticity, E, measured in
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
tension, flexure, or compression. The relationship between
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
these properties is shown in Annex A1.
only.
4.2 The measured modulus of rigidity is termed “apparent”
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
since it is the value obtained by measuring the angular
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
deflection occurring when the specimen is subjected to an
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
applied torque. Since it is possible that the specimen will be
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
deflected beyond its elastic limit, the calculated value will not
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
always represent the true modulus of rigidity within the elastic
NOTE 1—This test method and ISO458-1 and ISO458-2 address the
limitofthematerial.Inaddition,thevalueobtainedbythistest
same subject matter, but differ in technical content.
method will also be affected by the creep characteristics of the
material,sincetheloadapplicationtimeisarbitrarilyfixed.For
2. Referenced Documents
many materials, it is possible that there is a specification that
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
requires the use of this test method, but with some procedural
D618Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
modifications that take precedence when adhering to the
D638Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
specification. Therefore, it is advisable to refer to that material
D747Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plas-
specification before using this test method. Table 1 in Classi-
tics by Means of a Cantilever Beam
fication D4000 lists the current ASTM material standards.
D883Terminology Relating to Plastics
4.3 This test method is useful for determining the relative
D1053Test Methods for Rubber Property—Stiffening at
changes in stiffness over a wide range of temperatures.
LowTemperatures:FlexiblePolymersandCoatedFabrics
D4000Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materi-
5. Apparatus
als
5.1 Testing Machine—A machine capable of exerting a
torque sufficient to deflect a test specimen in the range of 5 to
3. Terminology
100° of arc, depending on the stiffness of the specimen and its
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of the technical terms per-
span. A schematic diagram of a suitable machine is shown in
taining to plastics used in this test method, see Terminology
Fig. 1.
D883.
NOTE 2—Two machines of different torque capacities are being used:
one covers the range of approximately 0.0113 to 0.113 N·m (0.1 to 1.0
in.·lbf)andtheotherofapproximately0.113to1.81N·m(1.0to16in.·lbf)
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D20 on Plastics
orhigher.Somemachinesalsoallowvaryingthespan,whichisespecially
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.10 on Mechanical Properties.
importantifshearingfailurescanoccur(asinlaminatesataspan/widthof
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published April 2010. Originally
6).
approved in 1949. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D1043-09. DOI:
NOTE 3—It is acceptable to vary the amount of torque to suit the
10.1520/D1043-10.
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stiffness of the test specimen, and it is necessary to have various weights
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
available for this purpose. Determine the actual amount of torque being
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on appliedbyanygivencombinationofweights,torquewheelradii,andshaft
the ASTM website. bearings by calibration. The accuracy of the apparatus can be subject to
*A Summary of Changes section appears at
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D1043–09 Designation: D1043 – 10
Standard Test Method for
Stiffness Properties of Plastics as a Function of
1
Temperature by Means of a Torsion Test
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1043; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the stiffness characteristics of plastics over a wide temperature range by direct
measurement of the apparent modulus of rigidity.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This 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.
NOTE 1—This test method and ISO458-1 and ISO458-2 address the same subject matter, but differ in technical content.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D747 Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plastics by Means of a Cantilever Beam
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1053 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyStiffening at Low Temperatures: Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of the technical terms pertaining to plastics used in this test method, see Terminology D883.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The property measured by this test is the apparent modulus of rigidity, G, sometimes called the apparent shear modulus of
elasticity. It is important to note that this property is not the same as the modulus of elasticity, E, measured in tension, flexure, or
compression. The relationship between these properties is shown in Annex A1.
4.2 The measured modulus of rigidity is termed “apparent” since it is the value obtained by measuring the angular deflection
occurring when the specimen is subjected to an applied torque. Since it is possible that the specimen will be deflected beyond its
elastic limit, the calculated value will not always represent the true modulus of rigidity within the elastic limit of the material. In
addition, the value obtained by this test method will also be affected by the creep characteristics of the material, since the load
application time is arbitrarily fixed. For many materials, it is possible that there is a specification that requires the use of this test
method,butwithsomeproceduralmodificationsthattakeprecedencewhenadheringtothespecification.Therefore,itisadvisable
torefertothatmaterialspecificationbeforeusingthistestmethod.Table1inClassificationD4000liststhecurrentASTMmaterial
standards.
4.3 This test method is useful for determining the relative changes in stiffness over a wide range of temperatures.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Testing Machine—Amachine capable of exerting a torque sufficient to deflect a test specimen in the range of 5 to 100° of
arc, depending on the stiffness of the specimen and its span. A schematic diagram of a suitable machine is shown in Fig. 1.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.10 on Mechanical Properties.
Current edition approved Sept.April 1, 2009.2010. Published September 2009.April 2010. Originally approved in 1949. Last previous edition approved in 20022009 as
D1043-029. DOI: 10.1520/D1043-109.
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,orcontactASTMCustomerServiceatservice@astm.org.For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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FIG. 1 Torsion Tester
NOTE 2—Two machines of different torque capacities are being used: one covers the range of approximately 0.0113 to 0.113 N·m (0.1 to 1.0 in.·lbf)
and the othe
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