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BS EN 14364:2013 Plastics piping systems for drainage and sewerage with or without pressure. Glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP). Specifications for pipes, fittings and joints, 2013
- 64_e_stf.pdf [Go to Page]
- Foreword
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms, definitions and symbols
- 4 General requirements [Go to Page]
- 4.1 Classification [Go to Page]
- 4.1.1 General
- 4.1.2 Categories
- 4.1.3 Nominal size
- 4.1.4 Nominal stiffness
- 4.1.5 Nominal pressure
- 4.2 Materials [Go to Page]
- 4.2.1 General
- 4.2.2 Reinforcement
- 4.2.3 Resin
- 4.2.4 Aggregates and fillers
- 4.2.5 Elastomers
- 4.2.6 Metals
- 4.3 Wall construction [Go to Page]
- 4.3.1 Inner layer
- 4.3.2 Structural layer
- 4.3.3 Outer layer
- 4.4 Appearance
- 4.5 Reference conditions for testing [Go to Page]
- 4.5.1 Temperature
- 4.5.2 Properties of water for testing
- 4.5.3 Loading conditions
- 4.5.4 Preconditioning
- 4.5.5 Measurement of dimensions
- 4.6 Elapsed time for determination of long-term properties, (x)
- 4.7 Joints [Go to Page]
- 4.7.1 General
- 4.7.2 Types of joint
- 4.7.3 Flexibility of the jointing system [Go to Page]
- 4.7.3.1 Allowable maximum angular deflection
- 4.7.3.2 Maximum draw
- 4.7.4 Sealing ring
- 4.7.5 Adhesives
- 5 Pipes [Go to Page]
- 5.1 Geometrical characteristics [Go to Page]
- 5.1.1 Diameter [Go to Page]
- 5.1.1.1 Diameter series
- 5.1.1.2 Nominal size
- 5.1.1.3 Specified diameters [Go to Page]
- 5.1.1.3.1 General
- 5.1.1.3.2 Series A (Internal diameter specified)
- 5.1.1.3.3 Series B (External diameter specified)
- 5.1.1.4 Minimum internal diameters for pipes with a prefabricated thermoplastics liner
- 5.1.1.5 Tolerances [Go to Page]
- 5.1.1.5.1 General
- 5.1.1.5.2 Series A — Tolerances on internal diameter
- 5.1.1.5.3 Series B1 — Tolerances on external diameter
- 5.1.1.5.4 Series B2, B3 and B4 — Tolerances on external diameter
- 5.1.2 Wall thickness
- 5.1.3 Length [Go to Page]
- 5.1.3.1 Nominal length
- 5.1.3.2 Laying length
- 5.2 Mechanical characteristics [Go to Page]
- 5.2.1 Initial specific ring stiffness [Go to Page]
- 5.2.1.1 General
- 5.2.1.2 Number of test pieces for type test purposes
- 5.2.1.3 Number of test pieces for quality control test purposes
- 5.2.1.4 Length of test pieces
- 5.2.2 Long-term specific ring stiffness under wet conditions [Go to Page]
- 5.2.2.1 Temperature and pH of the water
- 5.2.2.2 Method of test to determine S0
- 5.2.2.3 Time intervals for measurement
- 5.2.2.4 Elapsed time at which the property is to be determined
- 5.2.2.5 Method of test
- 5.2.2.6 Requirement
- 5.2.2.7 Number of test pieces for type test purposes
- 5.2.3 Initial resistance to failure in a deflected condition [Go to Page]
- 5.2.3.1 General
- 5.2.3.2 Requirement
- 5.2.3.3 Minimum initial ring deflection [Go to Page]
- 5.2.3.3.1 For bore cracks
- 5.2.3.3.2 For structural failure
- 5.2.3.4 Number of test pieces for type test purposes
- 5.2.3.5 Number of test pieces for quality control test purposes
- 5.2.4 Ultimate long-term resistance to failure in a deflected condition [Go to Page]
- 5.2.4.1 General
- 5.2.4.2 Requirement
- 5.2.4.3 Criteria for failure
- 5.2.4.4 Distribution of failure times
- 5.2.4.5 Test pieces for type test purposes
- 5.2.5 Initial specific longitudinal tensile strength [Go to Page]
- 5.2.5.1 General
- 5.2.5.2 Requirement [Go to Page]
- 5.2.5.2.1 For pipes not required to resist the longitudinal load produced by the internal pressure acting on the relevant end-load conditions, when tested in accordance with Method A, Method B or Method C of ISO 8513, using test pieces conforming to 5...
- 5.2.5.2.2 For pipes required to resist the longitudinal load produced by the internal pressure acting on the relevant end conditions the minimum initial longitudinal specific tensile strength, (l*, expressed in Newtons per millimetre circumference, sh...
- 5.2.5.3 Number of test pieces for type test purposes
- 5.2.5.4 Number of test pieces for quality control test purposes
- 5.2.6 Initial failure and design pressures for pressure pipes [Go to Page]
- 5.2.6.1 General
- 5.2.6.2 Requirement [Go to Page]
- 5.2.6.2.1 When tested in accordance with ISO 8521 by one of the Methods A to F, using test pieces in accordance with 5.2.6.4, the value of the initial failure pressure calculated in accordance with 5.2.6.2.2 shall conform to the value derived using th...
- 5.2.6.2.2 Using the pressure regression ratio, RRP (see 3.20), obtained from long-term pressure testing conducted in accordance with EN 1447 and evaluated by the procedures detailed in ISO 10928 the minimum initial failure pressure, P0,min (see 3.17),...
- 5.2.6.3 Number of test pieces for type test purposes
- 5.2.6.4 Number of test pieces for quality control test purposes
- 5.2.6.5 Dimensions of test pieces [Go to Page]
- 5.2.6.5.1 For Method A
- 5.2.6.5.2 For Method B
- 5.2.6.5.3 For Method C
- 5.2.6.5.4 For Method D
- 5.2.6.5.5 For Method E
- 5.2.6.5.6 For Method F
- 5.2.7 Long-term failure pressure [Go to Page]
- 5.2.7.1 General
- 5.2.7.2 Requirement
- 5.2.7.3 Number of test pieces for type test purposes
- 5.2.7.4 Length of the test pieces
- 5.2.7.5 Distribution of failure times
- 5.2.8 Resistance to strain corrosion [Go to Page]
- 5.2.8.1 General
- 5.2.8.2 Procedure using failure points [Go to Page]
- 5.2.8.2.1 Requirements
- 5.2.8.2.2 Number of test pieces for type test purposes
- 5.2.8.2.3 Distribution of failure times
- 5.2.8.3 Procedure using specified levels of strain [Go to Page]
- 5.2.8.3.1 Requirement
- 5.2.8.3.2 Required relative ring deflection for the test at time t [Go to Page]
- 5.2.8.3.2.1 General
- 5.2.8.3.2.2 Using deflection
- 5.2.8.3.2.3 Using strain
- 5.2.8.3.3 Number of test pieces for type test purposes
- 5.2.8.4 Test pieces
- 5.2.8.5 Test solution
- 5.3 Marking
- 6 Fittings [Go to Page]
- 6.1 General
- 6.2 Bends [Go to Page]
- 6.2.1 Classification of bends [Go to Page]
- 6.2.1.1 General
- 6.2.1.2 Nominal size (DN)
- 6.2.1.3 Bend type
- 6.2.2 Dimensions and tolerances of bends [Go to Page]
- 6.2.2.1 Tolerance on diameter
- 6.2.2.2 Fitting angle and angular tolerances
- 6.2.2.3 Radius of curvature (R) [Go to Page]
- 6.2.2.3.1 Moulded bends
- 6.2.2.3.2 Fabricated bends
- 6.2.2.4 Length [Go to Page]
- 6.2.2.4.1 General
- 6.2.2.4.2 Laying length
- 6.2.2.4.3 Body length
- 6.2.2.5 Tolerances on lengths of bends [Go to Page]
- 6.2.2.5.1 Bends for use with rigid joints
- 6.2.2.5.2 Bends for use with flexible joints
- 6.3 Branches [Go to Page]
- 6.3.1 Classification of branches [Go to Page]
- 6.3.1.1 General
- 6.3.1.2 Nominal size (DN)
- 6.3.1.3 Fitting angle
- 6.3.1.4 Branch type
- 6.3.2 Dimensions and tolerances of branches [Go to Page]
- 6.3.2.1 Tolerance on diameter
- 6.3.2.2 Angular tolerances
- 6.3.2.3 Length [Go to Page]
- 6.3.2.3.1 General
- 6.3.2.3.2 Body length
- 6.3.2.3.3 Offset length
- 6.3.2.3.4 Laying length
- 6.3.2.3.5 Tolerances on laying length [Go to Page]
- 6.3.2.3.5.1 Branches for use with rigid joints
- 6.3.2.3.5.2 Branches for use with flexible joints
- 6.4 Reducers [Go to Page]
- 6.4.1 Classification of reducers [Go to Page]
- 6.4.1.1 General
- 6.4.1.2 Nominal size (DN)
- 6.4.1.3 Reducer type
- 6.4.2 Dimensions and tolerances of reducers [Go to Page]
- 6.4.2.1 Tolerance on diameter
- 6.4.2.2 Wall thickness
- 6.4.2.3 Length [Go to Page]
- 6.4.2.3.1 General
- 6.4.2.3.2 Laying length
- 6.4.2.3.3 Body length
- 6.4.2.3.4 Length of tapered section
- 6.4.2.3.5 Tolerances on laying length [Go to Page]
- 6.4.2.3.5.1 Reducers for use with rigid joints
- 6.4.2.3.5.2 Reducers for use with flexible joints
- 6.4.3 Mechanical characteristics of tapered section laminate
- 6.5 Non Pressure Saddles [Go to Page]
- 6.5.1 Classification of saddles [Go to Page]
- 6.5.1.1 General
- 6.5.1.2 Nominal size (DN)
- 6.5.1.3 Wall thickness
- 6.5.1.4 Fitting angle
- 6.5.2 Dimensions and tolerances of saddles [Go to Page]
- 6.5.2.1 Tolerance on diameter
- 6.5.2.2 Length
- 6.6 Flanges [Go to Page]
- 6.6.1 Classification of flanges [Go to Page]
- 6.6.1.1 General
- 6.6.1.2 Nominal size (DN)
- 6.6.1.3 Flange designation
- 6.6.2 Dimensions and tolerances for flanged adaptors [Go to Page]
- 6.6.2.1 Diameter
- 6.6.2.2 Length [Go to Page]
- 6.6.2.2.1 Tolerances on length [Go to Page]
- 6.6.2.2.1.1 Flanged adaptors for use with end load bearing joints
- 6.6.2.2.1.2 Flanged adaptors for use with non-end load bearing joints
- 6.7 Marking
- 7 Joint performance [Go to Page]
- 7.1 General [Go to Page]
- 7.1.1 Interchangeability
- 7.1.2 Test temperature
- 7.1.3 Non-pressure piping
- 7.2 Dimensions
- 7.3 Non-end-load-bearing flexible joints with elastomeric sealing rings [Go to Page]
- 7.3.1 General
- 7.3.2 Requirements [Go to Page]
- 7.3.2.1 General
- 7.3.2.2 Draw
- 7.3.2.3 Angular deflection
- 7.3.2.4 Leak-tightness when subject to internal pressure following assembly
- 7.3.2.5 Leak-tightness test when subject to negative pressure
- 7.3.2.6 Leak-tightness test when simultaneously subject to misalignment and draw
- 7.3.2.7 Leak-tightness test when subject to positive cyclic pressure
- 7.3.2.8 Leak-tightness test when simultaneously subject to angular deflection and draw
- 7.3.3 Number of test pieces for type test purposes
- 7.3.4 Test pieces
- 7.4 End-load-bearing flexible joints with elastomeric sealing rings [Go to Page]
- 7.4.1 General
- 7.4.2 Performance requirements for locked-socket-and-spigot joints with elastomeric sealing rings [Go to Page]
- 7.4.2.1 Resistance to pressure including the end thrust [Go to Page]
- 7.4.2.1.1 General
- 7.4.2.1.2 Initial leakage
- 7.4.2.1.3 External pressure differential
- 7.4.2.1.4 Misalignment with internal pressure
- 7.4.2.1.5 Short duration resistance
- 7.4.2.1.6 Resistance of the joint to bending and pressure including, if applicable, end thrust [Go to Page]
- 7.4.2.1.6.1 General
- 7.4.2.1.6.2 Testing in accordance with ISO 7432
- 7.4.2.1.6.3 Testing in accordance with Annex A
- 7.4.2.2 Number of test pieces for type test purposes
- 7.4.2.3 Test pieces
- 7.5 Wrapped or cemented joints [Go to Page]
- 7.5.1 General
- 7.5.2 Performance requirements [Go to Page]
- 7.5.2.1 Resistance to pressure excluding the end thrust
- 7.5.2.2 Resistance to pressure including the end thrust
- 7.5.2.3 Resistance of the joint to bending and pressure including, if applicable, end thrust [Go to Page]
- 7.5.2.3.1 General
- 7.5.2.3.2 Testing in accordance with ISO 8533
- 7.5.2.3.3 Testing in accordance with Annex A
- 7.5.3 Number of test pieces for type test purposes
- 7.5.4 Test pieces
- 7.6 Bolted flange joints [Go to Page]
- 7.6.1 General
- 7.6.2 Performance requirements [Go to Page]
- 7.6.2.1 Resistance to pressure excluding the end thrust
- 7.6.2.2 Resistance to pressure including the end thrust
- 7.6.2.3 Resistance of the joint to bending and pressure including, if applicable, end thrust [Go to Page]
- 7.6.2.3.1 General
- 7.6.2.3.2 Testing in accordance with ISO 8483
- 7.6.2.3.3 Testing in accordance with Annex A
- 7.6.3 Number of test pieces for type test purposes
- 7.6.4 Test pieces
- 7.6.5 Joint assembly details
- 7.6.6 Torque resistance
- Annex A (normative) Test method for the resistance to bending and pressure of end-thrust loaded joints in pipe systems [Go to Page]
- A.1 Principle
- A.2 Apparatus
- A.3 Test pieces
- A.4 Test temperature
- A.5 Calculation of the bending load F [Go to Page]
- A.5.1 General
- A.5.2 Calculation of F, if applied in the horizontal plane
- A.5.3 Calculation of F, if applied in the vertical plane
- A.6 Procedure
- A.7 Test report
- Bibliography [Go to Page]