1.1 This test method covers the determination of dynamic fatigue properties of plastics in uniaxial loading. This method is applicable to rigid and semi-rigid plastics. Uniaxial loading systems with tension and compression capabilities are used to determine these properties. Stress and strain levels are below the proportional limits of the material where the strains and stresses are relatively elastic.
1.2 This test method can be used with two procedures:
1.2.1 Procedure A, fatigue testing in tension.
1.2.2 Procedure B, fatigue testing in compression, only for rigid plastics.
1.3 Comparative tests can be run in accordance with either procedure, provided that the procedure is found satisfactory for the material being tested.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values provided in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D7791-22 Referenced Document
ASTM D1505 Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
ASTM D2839 Standard Test Method for Use of a Melt Index Strand for Determining Density of Polyethylene
ASTM D3479/D3479M Standard Test Method for Tension-Tension Fatigue of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
ASTM D4883 Standard Test Method for Density of Polyethylene by the Ultrasound Technique
ASTM D5947 Standard Test Methods for Physical Dimensions of Solid Plastics Specimens
ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D695 Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
ASTM D792 Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E1942 Standard Guide for Evaluating Data Acquisition Systems Used in Cyclic Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics Testing
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM E466 Standard Practice for Conducting Force Controlled Constant Amplitude Axial Fatigue Tests of Metallic Materials
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM E83 Standard Practice for Verification and Classification of Extensometer
ASTM D7791-22 history
2022ASTM D7791-22 Standard Test Method for Uniaxial Fatigue Properties of Plastics
2017ASTM D7791-17 Standard Test Method for Uniaxial Fatigue Properties of Plastics
2012ASTM D7791-12 Standard Test Method for Uniaxial Fatigue Properties of Plastics