ASTM D751-19
1.1 These test methods cover, but are not limited to, rubber-coated fabrics, that is, tarpaulins, rainwear, and similar products.
1.2 The scope of each of these test methods appears in the section in which the test method is described.
1.3 The test methods appear in the following sections:
| Test Method | Section |
| Dimensions and Mass | 7 – 10 |
| Breaking Strength | 11 |
| Procedure A—Grab Test Method | 12 – 15 |
| Procedure B—Cut Strip Test Method | 16 |
| Elongation | 17 |
| Bursting Strength | 18 |
| Procedure A – Ball Burst Method | 19 – 22 |
| Procedure B – Diaphragm Burst Method | 23 – 26 |
| Puncture Resistance | 27 – 30 |
| Tearing Strength | 31 |
| Procedure A—Pendulum Method | 32 |
| Procedure B—Tongue Tear Method | 33 – 36 |
| Trapezoidal Tear | 37 – 40 |
| Hydrostatic Resistance | 41 |
| Procedure A—Mullen Type Tester | 42 – 45 |
| Procedure B—Rising Water Column Tester | 46 – 49 |
| Adhesion Coating (to Fabrics) | 50 – 53 |
| Strength of Coating | 54 – 58 |
| Tack-Tear Resistance | 59 – 63 |
| Low Temperature Bend Test | 64 |
| Low Temperature Impact Test | 65 |
| Low-Temperature Crack Resistance | 66 – 70 |
| Seam Strength | 71 – 76 |
| Accelerated Heat Aging (Oven Method) | 77 – 84 |
| Dead Load Seam Strength | 85 – 88 |
| Blocking Resistance at Elevated Temperatures | 89 – 93 |
| Crush Resistance | 94 – 98 |
| Wicking of Coated Cloth | 99 – 102 |
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
