Table of Contents

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Test machine
5.1 General
5.2 Test speed
5.3 Supports and loading edge
5.4 Load- and deflection-indicating equipment
6 Test specimens
6.1 Shape and dimensions
6.2 Anisotropic materials
6.3 Preparation of test specimens
6.4 Specimen inspection
6.5 Number of test specimens
7 Conditioning
8 Procedure
9 Calculation and expression of results
9.1 Flexural stress
9.2 Flexural strain
9.3 Flexural modulus
9.4 Statistical parameters
9.5 Significant figures
10 Precision
11 Test report
Annex A (normative) - Compliance correction
Annex B (informative) - Precision statement
Bibliography

Abstract

Describes a method for determining the flexural properties of rigid and semi-rigid plastics by three point loading test (it applies to a freely supported beam, loaded at midspan) and specifies the specimens to be tested.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Japanese Standards Association
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	JIS K 7171:1994