ASTM D3681-12e1
Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of ldquo;Fiberglassrdquo; 40;Glassndash;Fiberndash;Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin41; Pipe in a Deflected Condition

Standard No.

ASTM D3681-12e1

Release Date

2012

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3681-18

Latest

ASTM D3681-23

Scope

5.1 This test method evaluates the effect of a chemical environment on pipe when in a deflected condition. It has been found that effects of chemical environments can be accelerated by strain induced by deflection. This information is useful and necessary for the design and application of buried fiberglass pipe.

Note 4—Pipe of the same diameter but of different wall thicknesses will develop different strains with the same deflection. Also, pipes having the same wall thickness but different constructions making up the wall may develop different strains with the same deflection.

1.1 This test method covers the procedure for determining the chemical-resistant properties of fiberglass pipe in a deflected condition for diameters 4 in. (102 mm) and larger. Both glass–fiber–reinforced thermosetting resin pipe (RTRP) and glass–fiber–reinforced polymer mortar pipe (RPMP) are fiberglass pipes.

Note 1—For the purposes for this standard, polymer does not include natural polymers.

1.2 Inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 9.5.

Note 2—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

ASTM D3681-12e1 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
• ASTM D3567 Standard Practice for Determining Dimensions of ldquo;Fiberglassrdquo; (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

ASTM D3681-12e1 history

• 2023 ASTM D3681-23 Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of “Fiberglass” (Glass–Fiber–Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe in a Deflected Condition
• 2018 ASTM D3681-18 Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of “Fiberglass” (Glass–Fiber–Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe in a Deflected Condition
• 2012 ASTM D3681-12e1 Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of ldquo;Fiberglassrdquo; 40;Glassndash;Fiberndash;Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin41; Pipe in a Deflected Condition
• 2012 ASTM D3681-12 Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of ldquo;Fiberglassrdquo; (Glassndash;Fiberndash;Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe in a Deflected Condition
• 2006 ASTM D3681-06 Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe in a Deflected Condition
• 2001 ASTM D3681-01e1 Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe in a Deflected Condition
• 2001 ASTM D3681-01 Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe in a Deflected Condition
• 1996 ASTM D3681-96 Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe in a Deflected Condition