加载臂
纠正轴
测试负载
平衡装置
被测连接件 滑动十字头 测试样品
气缸
支撑板
速度控制
FIGURE F1 ALTERNATIVE APPARATUS FOR RESISTANCE TO PULL-OUT
图F1：可供选择的抗拉测试装置
(b) Apply the longitudinal load F, as determined in Paragraph F4, gradually over a period of 30 s. (b) 在30秒以上的时间里以纵向逐渐施加负载F，负载大小如F4段所述。
(c) Hold the joint assembly in constant tension at this load and at a temperature of 95 ±2°C for a period of 1 +0.2, ?0 h.
(c) 在温度95 ±2°C条件下，让连接组件保持该恒定拉力1 +0.2, ?0小时。
(d) Subject the joint assembly to the test as in Appendix E, except that the pressure shall be applied for a period of 2 +0.25, ?0 min only.
(d) 对连接组件实施附录E所示的测试，但压力只需要施加2 +0.25, ?0分钟。 F5.2 Conditioning and testing at 20 ±5°C F5.2测试条件：20 ±5°C
The procedure shall be as follows: 程序如下：
(a) Condition the joint assembly for 2 h at 20 ±5°C. (a) 将连接组件置于20 ±5°C条件下2小时。
(b) Place the joint assembly into the test rig and apply the longitudinal load F as determined in Paragraph F4, gradually over a period of 30 s.
(b) 将连接组件安装到测试夹具上，在30秒以上的时间里以纵向逐渐施加负载F，负载大小如F4所述。
(c) Hold the joint assembly in constant tension at this load for a period of l +0.2, ?0 h. (c) 让连接组件保持该恒定拉力1 +0.2, ?0小时。
(d) Subject the joint assembly to the test as in Appendix E, except that the pressure shall be applied for a period of 2 +0.25, ?0 min only.
(d) 对连接组件实施附录E所示的测试，但压力只需要施加2 +0.25, ?0分钟。
F6 REPORT F6 报告
The following information shall be reported: 需要报告下列信息：
(a) Class and size of pipe and fitting under test. (a) 用于测试的管子和连接件的等级及尺寸。 (b) Load applied to the joint assembly at each test. (b) 各测试施加给连接组件的负载。 (c) Any tests in which pull-out occurred. (c) 出现被拉出的任何测试。
(d) Any tests in which leakage occurred. (d) 出现渗漏的任何测试。
(e) Reference to this test method, i.e. AS 2537, Appendix F. (e) 参考本测试方法，也就是AS 2537，附录 F。
APPENDIX G
THERMAL CYCLING TEST
(Normative) 附录G 热循环测试 （规范性）
G1 SCOPE G1 范围
This Appendix sets out a method for determining the suitability of the joint components for cross-linked polyethylene pipe under the combined effects of differential thermal expansion and creep of the plastic material.
本附录规定的方法用于确定连接部件与交联聚乙烯管在不同热膨胀和塑料材料蠕变的合并影响下的适配性。
In order to allow for innovation, the apparatus is not specified but the required parameters are set out.
为允许革新，本附录未规定设备，但列出了所需参数。 G2 PROCEDURE G2 程序
The procedure shall be as follows: 程序如下：
(a) Take six samples of the fittings and assemble with the appropriate size and class of pipe, ensuring that each joint is leakproof prior to commencing the test. Follow the manufacturer?s instructions in this regard.
(a) 选取六个连接件样品，并与适当尺寸和等级的管子装配起来，需要确保测试开始前各接头都不会渗漏，请依照制造商的说明进行。
(b) Subject the joints to an internal pressure over the duration of the cycling test by means of either air, nitrogen or other suitable inert gas. The pressure shall be the working pressure at 95°C of the pipe used in the test (see Table 1). (This pressure may increase slightly on each heating cycle.) (b) 循环测试过程中以空气、氮气或其他合适的惰性气体，让接头承受内部压力，此压力应该为用在测试中的管子在95°C条件下的工作压力（见表1）。（此压力可以在各加热循环过程中逐步稍稍加大。）
NOTE: As pressurization (using air or inert gases) can be dangerous, suitable safety precautions should be adopted.
注：因增压 （使用空气或惰性气体）具有危险性，应采取适当的安全预防措施。 (c) Subject each joint assembly to the following thermal cycle: (c) 让各连接组件承受以下热循环：
Immersion in 95 ±2°C water ....................................................................... 2 +1, ?0 min 浸入 95 ±2°C 水中 .................................................................................. 2 +1, ?0 分钟 Immersion in ambient air ............................................................................ 1 +1, ?0 min
置于环境空气中 ......................................................................................... 1 +1, ?0分钟 Immersion in 20 ±5°C water ....................................................................... 2 +1, ?0 min 浸入 20 ±5°C 水中 .................................................................................. 2 +1, ?0 分钟 Immersion in ambient air .......................................................................... 1 +1, ?0 min 置于环境空气中 ......................................................................................... 1 +1, ?0分钟 (d) Repeat the thermal cycle 1000 times. (d) 重复此热循环1000次。
(e) After completion of the cycling test, allow the joint assembly to reach ambient temperature and subject each joint to an internal hydrostatic pressure test of twice the working pressure at 95°C of the pipe used in the test (see Table 1), for a period of 10 +1, ?0 min.
(e) 循环测试完成后，让连接组件恢复到环境温度，并让各接头承受内部静水压力测试，压力大小为测试中所使用管子95°C条件下工作压力的2倍（见表1），周期为10 +1, ?0分钟。 (f) At the completion of the test period and prior to the release of the test pressure, inspect the joints and fittings for any sign of leakage.
(f) 测试周期结束后，在未释放测试压力前检查接头和连接件是否存在任何渗漏迹象。 G3 REPORT G3 报告
The following information shall be reported: 需要报告下列信息：
(a) Class and size of pipe and fitting under test. (a) 用于测试的管子和连接件的等级及尺寸。
(b) Test pressure applied, i.e. during and after cycling.
(b) 施加的测试压力，也就是循环测试过程中以及循环之后的压力。 (c) Any leakage in the joints or fittings. (c) 接头或连接件的任何渗漏。
(d) Reference to this test method, i.e. AS 2537, Appendix G. (d) 参考本测试方法，也就是AS 2537，附录 G。
APPENDIX H
METHOD OF TEST FOR LIQUID INFILTRATION
(Normative) 附录H 液体渗透测试方法
（规范性）
H1 SCOPE H1 范围
This Appendix sets out a method for determining the resistance to liquid infiltration of assembled joints of fittings and cross-linked polyethylene pipe under conditions of external pressure. 本附录规定的方法用于确定连接件和交联聚乙烯管装配接头在外部压力条件下的抗液体渗透性能。 H2 APPARATUS H2 设备
The following apparatus is required: 需要以下设备：
(a) Tank An enclosed tank capable of being used at the appropriate test pressures and of receiving the test specimen. The inside of the test joint assembly shall be open to the atmosphere through the walls of the tank. The assembly shall be arranged so as to enable any leakage to be detected within the test specimen while the joint assembly remains intact within the tank. It is essential that the pipe and fitting joint assembly be set up within the tank such that a clear view is permitted through the joint assembly.
(a) 水箱：可以在适当测试压力下使用，并能容纳测试样品的封闭水箱。被测连接组件的内部应通过水箱壁与大气相通。组件放置方式需要使得连接组件在水箱内保持原样时，测试样品内的任何渗漏也应能被发现。必须将管子和连接件连接组件放置在水箱内，而可以通过连接组件得到清晰视界。 The water tank shall be connected to a pressurizing device capable of supplying and maintaining water at a pressure of—
水箱应与可向水施加并保持下列压力的增压装置连接起来： (i) 10 ±0.1 kPa; or（或） (ii) 80 ±0.1 kPa.
(b) Pressure gauge A device for measuring the pressure, fitted to the test tank to enable the test pressure to be observed, and complying with AS 1349.
(b) 压力计：用于测量压力，安装在测试水箱上以确保能观察到测试压力，并应符合AS 1349的要求。 A diagram of a suitable apparatus is given in Figure H1. 图H1给出了适当装置的图示。 H3 JOINT ASSEMBLY H3 连接组件
The joint assembly to be tested shall consist of the fitting assembled with one or more pieces of cross-linked polyethylene pipe. Each piece of pipe shall be a minimum of 300 mm in length. 被测连接组件由连接件以及装配在一起的一段或多段交联聚乙烯管组成。每段管子长度至少300毫