EN 17129:2018
(Main)Continuous-fibre-reinforced plastic composites - Pultruded unidirectional rods - Determination of tensile properties in parallel to the fibre direction
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies a method for determining the tensile properties of pultruded, unidirectional rods made from continuous fibre-reinforced plastic composites, in parallel to fibre direction.
It is applicable to pultruded rods which diameters are preferably ranging from 3 mm to 20 mm.
This method is suitable for use with continuous-fibre-reinforced plastic composites made from carbon fibres and glass fibres.
This method is suitable for use with all polymer matrix systems reinforced with unidirectional fibres having a cylindrical shape.
This method is not intended to be used for testing specimens such as tubes or yarns already covered by other test methods.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 20-Nov-2018
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-May-2019
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 249 - Plastics
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 20-Aug-2024
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Overview
EN 17129:2018 specifies a standardized method to determine the tensile properties of pultruded unidirectional rods made from continuous-fibre-reinforced plastic composites, tested in the fibre (longitudinal) direction. The method is intended primarily for cylindrical pultruded rods with diameters preferably 3 mm to 20 mm, and is suitable for rods reinforced with carbon fibres or glass fibres and for all polymer matrix systems with unidirectional fibre geometry. This standard is not intended for tubes or yarns covered by other test methods.
Key Topics
- Test principle: Axial extension of the entire rod specimen at constant speed until fracture, recording load and elongation.
- Specimen geometry: Cylindrical rods; key measured dimensions are diameter (d) and gauge length (L0).
- Machine and instrumentation:
- Testing machine requirements and calibration references (EN ISO 7500-1, EN ISO 9513).
- Force indicator and strain measurement (extensometer) specifications.
- Test speed control with ±20% tolerance.
- Gripping and end fixtures:
- Use of metallic end tabs or alternative fixtures to avoid crushing and premature failure.
- Requirement that failures occur outside the gripping area and no slippage occurs.
- Measured properties and calculations:
- Tensile strength (σM) - maximum tensile stress.
- Tensile strain at break and tensile modulus of elasticity (Et) (slope of the stress–strain curve, typically measured between defined strain intervals).
- Test conditions:
- Specimen conditioning (standard atmospheres per EN ISO 291).
- Number of specimens, prestress/alignment, and validation of failure modes.
- Referenced standards: EN ISO 527-1, EN ISO 291, EN ISO 3611, EN ISO 7500-1:2018, EN ISO 9513.
Applications
EN 17129:2018 is used by:
- Composite manufacturers and pultrusion producers for quality control and batch verification of pultruded rods.
- Materials and test laboratories for material characterization of unidirectional rods (carbon/glass fiber composites).
- Design and R&D engineers needing standardized tensile data (strength, strain, modulus) for structural analysis and component specification.
- Procurement/specification authors and certification bodies requiring reproducible test results for product acceptance.
Typical practical uses include verification of axial mechanical performance for pultruded rods employed in structural elements, electrical insulation rods, sporting goods components, and other applications where axial tensile behavior of continuous-fibre rods is critical.
Related standards
- EN ISO 527-1:2012 (general tensile test principles)
- EN ISO 527-5 (test conditions for unidirectional composites - note EN 527-5 is not applicable for pultruded rods)
- EN ISO 291 (conditioning)
- EN ISO 7500-1:2018 and EN ISO 9513 (machine and extensometer calibration)
Keywords: EN 17129:2018, pultruded unidirectional rods, tensile properties, continuous-fibre-reinforced plastic composites, carbon fibre, glass fibre, tensile modulus, tensile strength.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 17129:2018 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Continuous-fibre-reinforced plastic composites - Pultruded unidirectional rods - Determination of tensile properties in parallel to the fibre direction". This standard covers: This document specifies a method for determining the tensile properties of pultruded, unidirectional rods made from continuous fibre-reinforced plastic composites, in parallel to fibre direction. It is applicable to pultruded rods which diameters are preferably ranging from 3 mm to 20 mm. This method is suitable for use with continuous-fibre-reinforced plastic composites made from carbon fibres and glass fibres. This method is suitable for use with all polymer matrix systems reinforced with unidirectional fibres having a cylindrical shape. This method is not intended to be used for testing specimens such as tubes or yarns already covered by other test methods.
This document specifies a method for determining the tensile properties of pultruded, unidirectional rods made from continuous fibre-reinforced plastic composites, in parallel to fibre direction. It is applicable to pultruded rods which diameters are preferably ranging from 3 mm to 20 mm. This method is suitable for use with continuous-fibre-reinforced plastic composites made from carbon fibres and glass fibres. This method is suitable for use with all polymer matrix systems reinforced with unidirectional fibres having a cylindrical shape. This method is not intended to be used for testing specimens such as tubes or yarns already covered by other test methods.
EN 17129:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.120 - Reinforced plastics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 17129:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 291:2008, EN ISO 7500-1:2018, EN ISO 3611:2023, EN ISO 9513:2012, EN ISO 527-1:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Example of alternative test fixture . 19 Annex B (informative)
Specimen preparation with bonded end tabs . 20 Bibliography . 22 SIST EN 17129:2019
force per unit area of the original cross-section within the gauge length Note 1 to entry: It is expressed in megapascals (MPa). [SOURCE: adapted from EN ISO 527-1:2012, definition 3.6] 3.5 tensile strength M maximum tensile stress sustained by the specimen during a tensile test Note 1 to entry: It is expressed in megapascals (MPa). Note 2 to entry: It is corresponding to the stress at break. 3.6 strain
increase in length per unit original length Note 1 to entry: It is expressed as a dimensionless ratio, or as a percentage (%). [SOURCE: EN ISO 527-1:2012, definition 3.7] 3.7 tensile strain at tensile strength tensile failure strain M tensile strain at the point corresponding to the tensile strength Note 1 to entry: It is expressed as a dimensionless ratio, or as a percentage (%). Note 2 to entry: See Figure 1. Note 3 to entry: It is corresponding to the strain at break. SIST EN 17129:2019
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a slope, Et Figure 1 — Typical stress-strain curve SIST EN 17129:2019
Figure 2 — Unidirectional rod showing axes of symmetry 4 Principle and methods 4.1 Principle The test specimen is extended along its major longitudinal axis at constant speed until the specimen fractures or until the stress (load) or the strain (elongation) reaches some predetermined value. During this procedure the load sustained by the specimen and the elongation are measured. 4.2 Method 4.2.1 The use of conventional grips for testing unidirectional pultruded rods having high axial tensile strength and low transverse compressive strength can cause crushing of the rod, thereby causing premature failure, due to the high compressive forces exerted by the grips. Steel tabs, the design of which is adapted to the shape of the rod, reduce the compressive forces exerted on the rod and overcome this negative influence of conventional grips. NOTE Conventional metallic tabs offer a high performance level and have been found satisfactory for testing rods. However, some limitations such as testing at low or high temperature have led to use alternative test fixtures. Alternative test fixtures may be used provided that the radial compression on the rods prevents any slippage of the specimens relatively to the fixture during testing and that the failures occur outside of the gripping areas. As testing rods of larger diameter, than the standard 6 mm diameter rod, has some limitations (e.g. testing machines of high capacity required, high load transfer into specimens) smaller specimens and alternative fixtures may be used provided that the general requirements of this document are fulfilled. Informative Annex A describes an alternative test fixture, which may be used for testing specimens without end-tabs. 4.2.2 Tests which are carried out on specimens of different dimensions, or on specimens which are prepared under different conditions, may produce results which are not comparable. Other factors,
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