AS/NZS 3707:2001 (R2017)

Abstract

Provides the method for determining the pressure cycling resistance properties of pipes, joints and fittings for pressure applications. Assesses the ability of a pipe or fitting system to perform in an environment that involves cyclical loading.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee PL-006 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 27 April 2017.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 10 August 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee PL-006:
Association of Accredited Certification Bodies
Australian Building Codes Board
Energy Networks Australia
Engineers Australia
New Zealand Employers and Manufacturers Association (Central)
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia
Plastics New Zealand
Plumbing Products Industry Group
Water New Zealand
Water Services Association of Australia

Scope

This Standard sets out a method for determining the pressure cycling resistance properties of pipes, joints, and fittings for pressure applications. The method assesses the ability of the pipe/fitting system to perform in an environment that involves cyclical loadings. This performance is based on a combination of the effects of material properties, manufacturing techniques, and pipe, fitting and joint design. The combination of these three properties determines the ability of pipes, joints, and fittings for pressure applications, to resist the propagation of cracks from stress concentrators and other flaws that may exist within the material.
NOTES:
1 This Method is a standardized method for measuring performance, and should not be taken to represent a particular type of installation. It is an indicative test.
2 Where pipe or fittings, tested according to this Standard, are installed in a situation where fluctuations exceed the parameters specified in this test, steps may be required to reduce these fluctuations, or the design engineer should consult the pipe or fitting manufacturer for advice.
3 This Method may be unsuitable for pipe sizes above DN 100 due to equipment limitations.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 29/09/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 29/09/2017
Pages
ISBN
Committee	PL-045
Supersedes	AS 3707-1989 DR 99524