ISO 13478:1997
Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids - Determination of resistance to rapid crack propagation (RCP) - Full-scale test (FST)

Standard No.

ISO 13478:1997

Release Date

1997

Published By

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Status

Withdraw

Replace By

ISO 13478:2007

Latest

ISO 13478:2007

Scope

This International Standard specifies a full-scale method of test for determination of arrest or propagation of a crack initiated in a thermoplastics pipe at a specified temperature and internal pressure. It is applicable to the assessment of the performance of thermoplastics pipes intended for the supply of gases or liquids, in the latter case when air may also be present in the pipe.

ISO 13478:1997 history

• 2007 ISO 13478:2007 Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids - Determination of resistance to rapid crack propagation (RCP) - Full-scale test (FST)
• 1997 ISO 13478:1997 Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids - Determination of resistance to rapid crack propagation (RCP) - Full-scale test (FST)