Tensile Test Methods for Plastics: ASTM D638 - Specs
Type V
ASTM D638 Specimen Dimensions
| Parallel length,l2 |
63.5 |
|---|---|
| Parallel section width,strong1 |
7.62 |
| Thickness,h |
4mm or less |
| Grip section width,strong2 |
9.53 |
| Distance between grips |
25.4 |
- Five types of specimens
- Type I is recommended
- Type II is used if break does not occur within the parallel section of Type I
- Type V is used for special circumstances, such as testing in a thermostatic chamber
(In addition, other shapes are specified, such as tube and rod shapes.)