Testing of welded joints of thermoplastics semi-finished products - Part 3: Tensile creep test (including amendment A1:2005); English version of DIN EN 12814-3:2000 + A1:2005
This standard specifies the dimensions, the method of sampling and the preparation of the test specimens, and the
conditions for performing the tensile creep test perpendicular to the weld in order to determine the long term tensile
welding factor.
A tensile creep test may be used in conjunction with other tests (e.g. bend test, tensile test, macrographic
examination...) to assess the performance of welded assemblies, made from thermoplastics materials.
The test is applicable to welded assemblies made from thermoplastics materials filled or unfilled such as tubes and
fittings, sheets, plates and profiles, but not reinforced, irrespective of the welding process used.