ASTM_D_6117_-_18.pdf

Designation:D611718Standard Test Methods forMechanical Fasteners in Plastic Lumber and Shapes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6117;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThe use of plastic lumber and shapes often involves the use of mechanical fasteners,such as nails,screws,bolts,lag screws,and connectors.Data on the strength and performance of such fasteners arefrequently needed for design and for comparative purposes.Presented herewith are methods ofconducting tests for nail,staple and screw withdrawal resistance and lateral load transmission by nail,staple,screw,and bolt.The use of standard methods for these tests is recommended as a means ofobtaining comparable data and of eliminating variables in test results because of variation in testingmethods.1.Scope*1.1 These test methods cover the evaluation of fastener usewith“as manufactured”plastic lumber and shapes through theuse of two different testing procedures.1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:SectionsTest Method ANail,Staple,or Screw Withdrawal Test4 to 13Test Method BLateral Nail,Staple,or Screw Resistance Test14 to 221.3 Plastic lumber and plastic shapes are currently madepredominately from recycled plastics.However,these testmethods would also be applicable to similar manufacturedplastic products made from virgin resins where the product isnon-homogeneous in the cross-section.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The SI units given in parentheses are for informa-tion only.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.NOTE1There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD1761 Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in WoodD5033 Guide for Development ofASTM Standards Relatingto Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics(Withdrawn2007)3D6111 Test Method for Bulk Density And Specific Gravityof Plastic Lumber and Shapes by DisplacementD6341 Test Method for Determination of the Linear Coef-ficient of Thermal Expansion of Plastic Lumber andPlastic Lumber Shapes Between 30 and 140F(34.4and 60C)E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines2.2 ANSI Standards:4B18.6.1 American National Standard for Slotted and Re-cessed Head Wood Screws3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 plastic lumber,na manufactured product made pri-marily from plastic materials(filled or unfilled),typically used1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 onPlastics and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.20 on Plastic Lumber(Section D20.20.01).Current edition approved June 1,2018.Published June 2018.Originallyapproved in 1997.Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D6117-16.DOI:10.1520/D6117-18.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036,http:/www.ansi.org.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 as a building material for purposes similar to those of tradi-tional lumber,which is usually rectangular in cross-section.(Terminology D883)3.1.1.1 DiscussionPlastic lumber is typically supplied insizes similar to those of traditional lumber board,timber anddimension lumber;however the tolerances for plastic lumberand for traditional lumber are not necessarily the same.(Terminology D883)3.1.2 plastic shape,na manufactured product made pri-marily from plastic materials(filled or