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    This document describes a method for determining the breaking strength and elongation of fabrics using a grab test. The method involves clamping a fabric specimen and applying force until rupture. It reports on the equipment, sample preparation, procedure, and how to report the average breaking force and elongation.

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    This document describes a method for determining the breaking strength and elongation of fabrics using a grab test. The method involves clamping a fabric specimen and applying force until rupture. It reports on the equipment, sample preparation, procedure, and how to report the average breaking force and elongation.

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    This document describes a method for determining the breaking strength and elongation of fabrics using a grab test. The method involves clamping a fabric specimen and applying force until rupture. It reports on the equipment, sample preparation, procedure, and how to report the average breaking force and elongation.

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    ASTM D 5034 Breaking Strength/Elongation Grab Method

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    This document describes a method for determining the breaking strength and elongation of fabrics using a grab test. The method involves clamping a fabric specimen and applying force until rupture. It reports on the equipment, sample preparation, procedure, and how to report the average breaking force and elongation.

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    The document outlines ASTM standard D5034 for determining fabric breaking strength and elongation using the grab method. The grab method involves centrally clamping a fabric sample and applying force until rupture to measure effective strength and elongation.

    The grab method involves centrally clamping a portion of a fabric sample in the clamps of a tensile tester. A force is applied until the sample ruptures. It determines the strength of yarns within the clamped width with assistance from adjacent yarns. This cannot be directly compared to yarn strength tests.

    A tensile testing machine capable of 300+ 10mm/min speed and sufficient force range. Clamps with specific jaw dimensions. An indicator to record force and elongation. Computer software from the manufacturer is recommended.

    ASTM D 5034

    Breaking Strength/Elongation Grab Method

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    D5034
    Breaking Strength/Elongation Grab Method
    • Scope: This method covers the breaking strength and elongation
    determined by the grab procedure

    • This method is applicable to woven, nonwoven and felted fabrics. It is


    not recommended for glass or knit fabrics

    • The grab method is a strength/elongation test in which the central part


    of the width of a specimen is gripped in the clamp for example- a
    specimen is 100 mm wide with a 25 mm clamp placed in the middle of
    the fabric. This determines “effective strength and elongation”; that is
    the strength of the yarns in a specific test width with the assistance of
    adjacent yarns. This cannot be used for direct comparison with yarn
    strength determinations

    © ASTM International
    Summary of Test Method, Significance
    and Use
    • A 100 mm wide fabric specimen is mounted centrally in clamps of a
    tensile tester and a force is applied until specimen rupture

    • The grab method for the determining the breaking strength and
    elongation is considered satisfactory for acceptance test

    • Comparison of results from tensile testers of different operating


    principles, i.e. Constant Rate of Extension and Constant Rate of
    Traverse, is not recommended

    © ASTM International
    Equipment

    • Tensile testing machine with working range of fabric strengths capable


    of operating at a speed of 300+ 10mm/min.

    © ASTM International
    Equipment

    • Clamps and jaw faces - the front jaw measures 25 + 1 perpendicular to


    the direction of force application and not less than 25 + 1mm or more
    than 50 + 1mm parallel to the direction of force application. The back
    jaw shall be at least as large as its mate. Use of a larger back jaw
    reduces the problem of front jaw alignment and slippage. Modified jaw
    surfaces may be used to minimize slippage.

    • An indicator for recording force and elongation. An interfaced computer


    program from the manufacturer to drive the tester and record results is
    recommended.

    © ASTM International
    Preparation of Samples

    • From the lab sample, cut 5 specimens in each of the warp and filling
    directions. Cut the warp specimens with the long dimension in the warp
    direction and filling specimens long dimension in filling direction

    • Cut each specimen 100mm + 1 mm wide X at least 150mm + 1mm


    long. The length of the specimen depends on the type of clamp used

    • Draw a line 37mm from the edge in the long direction of the specimen to
    align within clamps

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    Preparation and Equipment Set-Up

    • Prepare the tester as directed by the manufacturer’s instructions and


    verify the calibration of the tester

    • Set the distance between the clamps to 75+ 1mm.


    • Select the force range of the tester for the break to occur between 10
    and 90% of capacity

    • Set the load rate (speed) to 300 + 10mm/min

    • Check the jaw flatness and parallel- make a 4 ply sandwich of white
    paper and soft carbon papers. Place this between the clamps and close.
    The impression must show uniform impression

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    Procedure and Report

    • Mount the specimen between the top and bottom clamp jaw surfaces.
    Adjust the parallel drawn line to the outside of the clamp jaw and close
    the clamps. If pretension is required close the top clamp, add the
    pretension and close the bottom clamp

    • Mark the specimen at the front inner edge of the jaw and observe during
    testing to check for slippage

    © ASTM International
    Procedure and Report

    • Operate the tester until specimen breaks

    • Report the average force required to


    break and elongation at the break for
    the 5 specimens

    © ASTM International

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