ASTM F2928-18

Standard Practice for Specimens and Testing Conditions for Testing Polyethylene (PE) Pipe Butt Fusions Using Tensile and Hydrostatic Test Methods

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice provides requirements for standardized preparation of sample butt fusions, preparation of specimens from sample butt fusions, and conditioning for testing in accordance with Test Method D638, Test Method D1598, or Test Method D1599. This practice is intended to improve the ability to reliably compare test results from multiple parties.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides standardized sample butt fusion preparation, conditioning, and testing conditions for tension testing of specimens prepared from sample butt fusion joints or hydrostatic tests of sample butt fusion joints in accordance with:  
1.1.1 Test Method D638, tension testing;
1.1.1.1 The preparation or use of tensile specimens other than Test Method D638 Type I through Type V is beyond the scope of this practice.  
1.1.2 Test Method D1598, constant (sustained) hydraulic pressure testing;  
1.1.3 Test Method D1599, short-term hydraulic pressure testing.  
1.1.4 It is not within the scope of this practice to include plastic materials other than polyethylene or other tests for butt fusions. The exclusion of other plastic materials and other tests does not imply that other plastic materials are suitable or unsuitable for butt fusion, or that the tests cited herein are adequate or inadequate for qualitative characterization and for research and development of butt fusion joints, or that other tests do not have lesser, equal, or greater utility for such purpose.  
1.1.5 The evaluation of test results and the determination of test result evaluation criteria are not within the scope of this practice. This practice is limited to standardized butt fusion test specimens and testing conditions for the comparison of test data from multiple parties.  
1.1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.1.7 In this standard, text in parentheses, notes in the body of the standard and appendices are informational and non-mandatory. For tables in the body of the standard, table notes are mandatory.  
1.2 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.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2018
• ICS: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes
• ICS: 23.040.45 - Plastics fittings
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.40 - Test Methods

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F2928 − 18
Standard Practice for
Specimens and Testing Conditions for Testing Polyethylene
(PE) Pipe Butt Fusions Using Tensile and Hydrostatic Test
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Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2928; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 1.1.7 In this standard, text in parentheses, notes in the body
of the standard and appendices are informational and non-
1.1 This practice provides standardized sample butt fusion
mandatory. For tables in the body of the standard, table notes
preparation, conditioning, and testing conditions for tension
are mandatory.
testing of specimens prepared from sample butt fusion joints or
hydrostatic tests of sample butt fusion joints in accordance 1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
with:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.1.1 Test Method D638, tension testing;
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.1.1.1 The preparation or use of tensile specimens other
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. This standard does
than Test Method D638 Type I through Type V is beyond the
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
scope of this practice.
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
1.1.2 Test Method D1598, constant (sustained) hydraulic
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environ-
pressure testing;
mental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
1.1.3 Test Method D1599, short-term hydraulic pressure
limitations prior to use.
testing.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
1.1.4 It is not within the scope of this practice to include
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
plastic materials other than polyethylene or other tests for butt
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
fusions. The exclusion of other plastic materials and other tests
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
does not imply that other plastic materials are suitable or
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
unsuitable for butt fusion, or that the tests cited herein are
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
adequate or inadequate for qualitative characterization and for
research and development of butt fusion joints, or that other
2. Referenced Documents
tests do not have lesser, equal, or greater utility for such
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
purpose.
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
1.1.5 The evaluation of test results and the determination of
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
test result evaluation criteria are not within the scope of this
D1598 Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe
practice. This practice is limited to standardized butt fusion test
Under Constant Internal Pressure
specimens and testing conditions for the comparison of test
D1599 Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic
data from multiple parties.
Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
1.1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
tics
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
information only and are not considered standard.
F2620 Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe
and Fittings
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.40 on Test
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Methods. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2018. Published August 2018 Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F2928–13. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F2928–18 the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2.2 PPI Standards: from sample butt fusions, and conditioning for testing in
PPI2 TR-3 Policies and Procedures for Developing Hydro- accordance with Test Method D638, Test Method D1598, or
static Design Basis (HDB), Pressure Design
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Designation: F2928 − 13 F2928 − 18
Standard Practice for
Specimens and Testing Conditions for Testing Polyethylene
(PE) Pipe Butt Fusions Using Tensile and Hydrostatic Test
1
Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2928; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This practice provides standardized sample butt fusion preparation, conditioning, and testing conditions for tension testing
of specimens prepared from sample butt fusion joints or hydrostatic tests of sample butt fusion joints in accordance with:
1.1.1 Test Method D638, tension testing;
1.1.1.1 The preparation or use of tensile specimens other than Test Method D638 Type I through Type V is beyond the scope
of this practice.
1.2 Test Method D1598, constant (sustained) hydraulic pressure testing;
1.3 Test Method D1599, short-term hydraulic pressure testing.
1.1 It is not within the scope of this practice to include plastic materials other than polyethylene or other tests for butt fusions.
The exclusion of other plastic materials and other tests does not imply that other plastic materials are suitable or unsuitable for butt
fusion, or that the tests cited herein are adequate or inadequate for qualitative characterization and for research and development
of butt fusion joints, or that other tests do not have lesser, equal, or greater utility for such purpose.This practice provides
standardized sample butt fusion preparation, conditioning, and testing conditions for tension testing of specimens prepared from
sample butt fusion joints or hydrostatic tests of sample butt fusion joints in accordance with:
1.1.1 Test Method D638, tension testing;
1.1.1.1 The preparation or use of tensile specimens other than Test Method D638 Type I through Type V is beyond the scope
of this practice.
1.1.2 Test Method D1598, constant (sustained) hydraulic pressure testing;
1.1.3 Test Method D1599, short-term hydraulic pressure testing.
1.1.4 It is not within the scope of this practice to include plastic materials other than polyethylene or other tests for butt fusions.
The exclusion of other plastic materials and other tests does not imply that other plastic materials are suitable or unsuitable for butt
fusion, or that the tests cited herein are adequate or inadequate for qualitative characterization and for research and development
of butt fusion joints, or that other tests do not have lesser, equal, or greater utility for such purpose.
1.1.5 The evaluation of test results and the determination of test result evaluation criteria are not within the scope of this
practice. This practice is limited to standardized butt fusion test specimens and testing conditions for the comparison of test data
from multiple parties.
1.1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.1.7 In this standard, text in parentheses, notes in the body of the standard and appendices are informational and
non-mandatory. For tables in the body of the standard, table notes are mandatory.
1.5 The evaluation of test results and the determination of test result evaluation criteria are not within the scope of this practice.
This practice is limited to standardized butt fusion test specimens and testing conditions for the comparison of test data from
multiple parties.
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.40 on Test Methods.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2013Aug. 1, 2018. Published August 2013August 2018. Originally approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as
F2928–13. DOI: 10.1520/F2928–1310.1520/F2928–18
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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