Significance and Use

This test method is designed to compare related materials under controlled conditions and their ability to maintain a given compressive stress as a function of time. A portion of the torque loss on the bolted flange is a result of creep relaxation. Torque loss can also be caused by elongation of the bolts, distortion of the flanges, and vibration; therefore, the results obtained should be correlated with field results. This test method may be used as a routine test when agreed upon between the user and the producer.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method provides a means of measuring the amount of creep relaxation of a laminated composite gasket material at a predetermined time after a compressive stress has been applied.

1.2 Creep relaxation is measured by means of a calibrated bolt with dial indicator.

1.3 The values stated in SI 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.

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

A193/A193M Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting for High Temperature or High Pressure Service and Other Special Purpose Applications

B637 Specification for Precipitation-Hardening and Cold Worked Nickel Alloy Bars, Forgings, and Forging Stock for Moderate or High Temperature Service

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

F38 Test Methods for Creep Relaxation of a Gasket Material

F104 Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials

F868 Classification for Laminated Composite Gasket Materials

Keywords

creep relaxation; deflection; gasket material; platens; relaxometer; strain; stress; temperature; torque bolt; torque loss; Bolt calibration procedure; Composites; Compression testing--gaskets; Creep--gaskets; Gaskets; Laminated gasket materials; Stress;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 21.140 (Seals, glands)

DOI: 10.1520/F1276-99R09

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ASTM F1276