This standard specifies a method for determining the compressive properties of plastics under defined conditions. A standard test specimen is defined but its length may be adjusted to prevent buckling under load from affecting the results. A range of test speeds in included.
DIN EN ISO 604:2003 history
2003DIN EN ISO 604:2003-12 Plastics - Determination of compressive properties (ISO 604:2002); German version EN ISO 604:2003
2003DIN EN ISO 604:2003 Plastics - Determination of compressive properties (ISO 604:2002); German version EN ISO 604:2003
0000 DIN EN ISO 178:1997
1987DIN 53457:1987 Testing of plastics; determination of the elastic modulus by tensile, compression and bend testing