1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the mechanical properties of plastic lumber and shapes, when the entire cross-section is loaded in compression at relatively low uniform rates of straining or loading. Test specimens in the as-manufactured form are employed. As such, this is a test method for evaluating the properties of plastic lumber or shapes as a product and not a material property test method.

1.2 Plastic lumber and plastic shapes are currently made predominantly with recycled plastics. However, this test method would also be applicable to similar manufactured plastic products made from virgin resins, or where the product is non-homogenous in the cross-section.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 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 1There is no known ISO equivalent to this test method.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics

D4000 Classification System for Specifying Plastic Materials

D5033 Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics

D5947 Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens

D6111 Test Method for Bulk Density And Specific Gravity of Plastic Lumber and Shapes by Displacement

E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines

E83 Practice for Verification and Classification of Extensometer Systems

E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

Keywords

compressive properties; compressive strength; modulus of elasticity; plastic lumber; plastic shapes; recycled plastic; secant modulus; stress at a given strain;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.140.01 (Rubber and plastic products in general)

DOI: 10.1520/D6108-09

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