ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics – eLearning Course

About the Course

This course covers ASTM D638-22 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics. This test method covers the determination of the tensile properties of unreinforced and reinforced plastics in the form of standard dumbbell-shaped test specimens when tested under defined conditions of pretreatment, temperature, humidity, and testing machine speed.

The course takes approximately 1 hour to complete and includes instructional video content, interactive knowledge checks, and a self-grading quiz. Downloadable resources include a pdf of the standard.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the components of the testing machine and parameters for the extension indicator based upon the measurement to be taken.
• Recognize specimen types, preparation requirements, and number of specimens to be used in testing.
• Describe how speed of testing is determined.
• Identify the practices from which conditioning and test condition parameters are drawn.
• Recall the procedure for determination of the tensile properties, including those for measurement of width and thickness by specimen type.
• dentify the calculation procedures outlined for ASTM D638.
• Recognize reporting requirements for ASTM D638.

Certificate and CEUs

CEUs: .1 or 1 PDH

Certificate: A certificate of completion is available upon successful completion of the course and an 80% or higher score on the exam.

ASTM Standards Referenced

ASTM D638

Access

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Internet access is required.

Stock Number

TRAIN-D0638-PASS