1.1 This practice covers acoustic emission (AE) examination or monitoring of reinforced thermosetting resin pipe (RTRP) to determine structural integrity. It is applicable to lined or unlined pipe, fittings, joints, and piping systems.
1.2 This practice is applicable to pipe that is fabricated with fiberglass and carbon fiber reinforcements with reinforcing contents greater than 15 % by weight. The suitability of these procedures must be demonstrated before they are used for piping that is constructed with other reinforcing materials.
1.3 This practice is applicable to tests below pressures of 35 MPa absolute [5000 psia].
1.4 This practice is limited to pipe up to and including
0.6 m [24 in.] in diameter. Larger diameter pipe can be examined with AE, however, the procedure is outside the scope of this practice.
1.5 This practice applies to examinations of new or inservice RTRP.
1.6 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.7 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For more specific safety precautionary information see
8.1.
ASTM E1118/E1118M-16 Referenced Document
ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E1106 Standard Method for Primary Calibration of Acoustic Emission Sensors
ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E1781 Standard Practice for Secondary Calibration of Acoustic Emission Sensors
ASTM E2075 Standard Practice for Verifying the Consistency of AE-Sensor Response Using an Acrylic Rod*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM E543 Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
ASTM E650 Standard Guide for Mounting Piezoelectric Acoustic Emission Sensors
ASTM E750 Standard Practice for Characterizing Acoustic Emission Instrumentation
ASTM E976 Standard Guide for Determining the Reproducibility of Acoustic Emission Sensor Response*, 2021-11-01 Update
ISO 9712 Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of NDT personnel*, 2021-12-21 Update
ASTM E1118/E1118M-16 history
2020ASTM E1118/E1118M-16(2020) Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe (RTRP)
2016ASTM E1118/E1118M-16 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe (RTRP)
2011ASTM E1118/E1118M-11 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe (RTRP)
2005ASTM E1118-05 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe (RTRP)
2000ASTM E1118-00 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe (RTRP)
1995ASTM E1118-95 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe (RTRP)