The document specifies a method of determining the dynamic viscosity of glass on a rod-shaped test specimen (called a beam) supported at its end. The viscous deflection rate of the beam is measured under given load at the midpoint between the supports. In addition the viscosity-temperature relationship and the dependence of the viscosity on the thermal history of the sample can be determined.
DIN ISO 7884-4:1998 history
1998DIN ISO 7884-4:1998-02 Glass - Viscosity and viscometric fixed points - Part 4: Determination of viscosity by beam bending (ISO 7884-4:1987)
1998DIN ISO 7884-4:1998 Glass - Viscosity and viscometric fixed points - Part 4: Determination of viscosity by beam bending (ISO 7884-4:1987)