Scope:

ASTM D2290 test is used for determining the comparative apparent tensile strength of plastic or reinforced plastic products. The test utilizes a split disk or ring segment test fixture under stated conditions of pretreatment, humidity, temperature, and test machine speed. This test procedure is useful for reinforced-thermosetting resin pipes and extruded and molded thermoplastic pipes.

Test Procedure:

The size and geometry of the test sample are taken according to the pipe material as specified by ASTM D2290 guidelines. The sample is mounted in the self-aligning split disk figure and a load is applied to the sample at a uniform speed stated by the test standard.

Sample size:

The sample size for different procedures is stated by ASTM D2290 guidelines. A minimum of five samples is required to get a reliable average for a sample. 

Data:

Apparent composite tensile strength

Arithmetic mean 

Standard deviation

Average resin content weight percent

Conclusion:

ASTM D2290 test is used for determining the comparative apparent tensile strength of plastic or reinforced plastic products.