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    This document describes the ASTM D 5587 test method for determining the tearing strength of fabrics using a trapezoid procedure. The method involves marking a trapezoid shape on a fabric specimen and clamping the non-parallel sides in a tensile tester to propagate a tear while measuring the force required. The test is used for acceptance testing and results are reported as peak tearing forces.

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    This document describes the ASTM D 5587 test method for determining the tearing strength of fabrics using a trapezoid procedure. The method involves marking a trapezoid shape on a fabric specimen and clamping the non-parallel sides in a tensile tester to propagate a tear while measuring the force required. The test is used for acceptance testing and results are reported as peak tearing forces.

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    This document describes the ASTM D 5587 test method for determining the tearing strength of fabrics using a trapezoid procedure. The method involves marking a trapezoid shape on a fabric specimen and clamping the non-parallel sides in a tensile tester to propagate a tear while measuring the force required. The test is used for acceptance testing and results are reported as peak tearing forces.

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    ASTM D 5587 Tearing Strength of Fabric by Trapezoid Procedure © ASTM

    International ASTM D 5587 Tearing Strength of Fabric by Trapezoid Procedure • Scope -


    this test method describes the determination of the tearing strength of fabrics by the
    TRAPEZOID procedure • This test method applies to most types of woven, non-woven
    and knit fabrics • Tear strength as determined in this test method requires that the tear be
    initiated before testing • Tear strength may be reported either as the single-peak force or
    the average of the five highest peaks © ASTM International Summary of Test Method •
    An outline of an isosceles trapezoid is marked on a rectangular specimen and slit at the
    center of a side • The non parallel sides of the marked trapezoid are clamped in the jaws
    of a tensile tester • The test is initiated and the separation of the jaws, propagating the tear
    • At the same time the tear force is developed • The test is continued through a
    determined distance © ASTM International Significance and Use • This test method is
    satisfactory for acceptance testing • The force registered in a tear test is irregular and
    empirical methods have been developed to obtain tear strength. The reported values
    reflect comparative performance of similar fabrics tested in the same way. No known
    procedure is available that can be used with all fabrics to determine the minimum
    breaking strength © ASTM International Result detail Depending on the nature of the
    fabric, the data recording device will show the tear force in the form of a peak or peaks
    referred to as a “saw-tooth” diagram. The high peaks appear to reflect the strength of yarn
    components either individually or in combination needed to stop a tear in the fabric ©
    ASTM International Apparatus • Tensile testing machine, preferably CRE type with
    automatic recording device • Clamps having all gripping surfaces flat and parallel
    capable of preventing slipping of the specimen • Clamp jaws measuring at least
    50X75mm with the longer dimension perpendicular to the direction of application of
    force. The jaw surfaces may be coated or serrated to minimize slippage © ASTM
    International Sampling and Test Specimens • Select the number of items from the lot as
    stated in the material specification. From the lot sample, take a 1 meter swatch or
    garments as the lab sample. • From each lab sample unit take five specimens from each of
    the warp and filling directions • Cut rectangular specimens 75X150mm with the long
    dimension as the direction of the test • Make a preliminary cut 15mm long in the center
    of the long direction of the specimen © ASTM International Preparation of Test
    Equipment • Verify the calibration of the test instrument as directed by the equipment
    manufacturer • Set the distance between the clamps at 25 + 1mm • Set the force range of
    the tester so that the maximum force occurs between 15 & 85% of full scale • Set the test
    speed as agreed on between the two parties, usually 300 + 10 mm/min. Other speeds may
    be used by agreement. © ASTM International Procedure • Condition the specimens and
    test in the standard conditions • Secure the test specimen in the tester by clamping along
    the nonparallel sides of the trapezoid in each clamping jaw. The specimen may lie in
    folds. • Start the test and record the tearing force as the tear moves for 75 mm through the
    specimen. • The tear force may show as a single maxima or show several maxima. ©
    ASTM International Calculation and Report • For specimens exhibiting five peaks or
    more, after the initial peak, average the five highest peaks unless otherwise stated in the
    specification as the tearing force • For specimens exhibiting less than five peaks, record
    the highest peak as the tearing force • Report the tearing force

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