TESTING

GENERAL OF BARBREAK
PRODUCT RT
BROCHURE
COUPLER SYSTEMS
1.0 INTRODUCTION

This report was compiled by Gary Connah on behalf of Halfen-Moment.

The purpose of this submission is to provide evidence that the Halfen Moment RT BarBreak
mechanical coupler system is capable of meeting the following requirements:

Impact toughness, strength, slip, seismic and fatigue resistance to prove that the product
is fit for purpose in seismic regions.

At the time this report was written, only sizes 25, 28, 32 and 36mm were tested although the
smaller sizes of 16 and 20mm will be tested at a later date.

We commissioned a 3rd party independent testing house in Singapore (DNV GL Pte Ltd) to carry
out the tests for us. All tests were conducted using bar that was fully compliant with Grade 60W
in accordance with ASTM a706 and has similar yield properties to Grade 60 in ASTM a615.

The impact toughness was assessed by Petrochemical Inspection (M) Sdn Bhd in Kota Kemuning,
Malaysia.

Photographs showing typical before and after images of the testing can be found in Appendix A
and a copy of the brochure for the coupler is included in Appendix D.

2.0 TESTING REQUIREMENTS

There are no national standards covering the behaviour of couplers, so instead we took
guidance from other international standards such as AC133, ISO 15835:2009, IS 16172:2014 and
published consultants specifications. All seismic tests are carried out at strain rates much lower
than that which would be experienced in an actual earthquake. For that reason, we carry out
impact tests at zero degrees to ensure that the material used in the coupler is capable of
absorbing the high energies associated with an earthquake without the risk of brittle fracture.

2.1 Strength Requirements

The strength requirements published in AC133 to comply with ACI 318 in America, 1.25fy, where
fy is the specified yield of the bar in ASTM a615 or ASTM a706. We conservatively took the
higher of the 2 values and used 420MPa as our value of fy. The strength tests were all
determined via a test to failure after the relevant cyclic or fatigue tests. Below is a summary of
the test results, although a full copy of the test reports can be found in Appendix B.
Table 2.1a Control Bar Tests
Bar Yield range Actual Min Ultimate Actual Max Min Actual PASS
Dia to comply Yield Tensile Strength Stress from Elongation Elongation or
(mm) with ASTM from to comply with Tests (MPa) to comply (%) FAIL
a706 (MPa) Tests ASTM a706 with ASTM
(MPa) (MPa) a706 (%)
25 420-550 460 550 611 12 22.5 PASS
28 420-550 466 550 620 12 19.8 PASS
32 420-550 439 550 639 12 9.4* PASS
36 420-550 466 550 642 12 11.4* PASS
* These bars ruptured outside the gauge length, so the ductile necking phase was not recorded, only the elongation at maximum load
(Agt). The actual elongation was much higher and most likely complied with the requirements of ASTM a716.

Table 2.1b Strength after 100 cycles

Bar Minimum strength Stressed cross Maximum Maximum PASS or
Diameter (MPa) required to sectional area Load (kN) Stress FAIL
demonstrate of bar (mm2) (MPa)
compliance (1.25xfy)
25 525 491 292 594 PASS
28 525 616 399 648 PASS
32 525 804 503 625 PASS
36 525 1018 646 635 PASS

Table 2.1c Strength after 10000 cycles

Bar Minimum strength Stressed cross Maximum Maximum PASS or
Diameter (MPa) required to sectional area Load (kN) Stress FAIL
demonstrate of bar (mm2) (MPa)
compliance (1.25xfy)
25 525 491 277 564 PASS
28 525 616 388 630 PASS
32 525 804 475 591 PASS
36 525 1018 634 623 PASS

2.2 Slip Requirements

The slip requirements do vary between individual standards with, but are generally limited to no
individual value exceeding 0.20mm after loading the bar to 0.6fy. In order to make sure the
protocols that we used were robust, we used the test methodology as laid out in ISO15835:2009
and took the slip reading at the end of the third cycle of 0.6fy. Below is a summary of the test
results, although a full copy of the test reports can be found in Appendix B.
Table 2.2
Bar Dia Test Max allowable slip Actual slip after 3 PASS/FAIL
(mm) Number (mm) cycles.
25 1 0.20 0.047 PASS
2 0.20 0.050 PASS
28 1 0.20 0.200 PASS
2 0.20 0.017 PASS
32 1 0.20 0.197 PASS
2 0.20 0.019 PASS
36 1 0.20 0.057 PASS
2 0.20 0.083 PASS

2.3 Seismic Requirements

Seismic suitability is covered by a high stress elastic cyclic test of 100 load cycles with a stress
range of 0.05fy 0.90fy. To pass this test, the sample must be in tact at the end of the 100 load
cycles. Below is a summary of the test results, although a full copy of the test reports can be
found in Appendix B.

Table 2.3
Bar Diameter PASS/FAIL
25 PASS
28 PASS
32 PASS
36 PASS

2.4 Resistance to Medium Cyclic Fatigue Loading

Fatigue suitability is covered by a reverse cycle elastic test of 10000 load cycles with a stress
range of -173MPa to +173MPa. To be conservative, we chose to increase this marginally to
173MPa in both directions. To pass this test, the sample must be in tact at the end of the 10000
load cycles. Below is a summary of the test results, although a full copy of the test reports can
be found in Appendix B.

Table 2.4
Bar Diameter PASS/FAIL
25 PASS
28 PASS
32 PASS
36 PASS
 2.5 Impact Toughness
Halfen Moments internal policy on this are aligned with the impact toughness requirements
stipulated in the New Zealand Transit Authoritys Bridge Manual. Namely that the Charpy impact
resistance should be greater than 27J when tested at zero degrees Celsius. This is done in order
to ensure that the high energies resulting from an earthquake can be absorbed by the coupler
without the risk of brittle fracture. A full copy of this report can be found in Appendix C, but the
average result from the 3 tests carried out was 67J, well above the 27J threshold.

3.0 Conclusions
From the evidence listed above and the attached appendices, we believe that the Halfen-
Moment RT BarBreak demonstrates compliance for static, seismic and fatigue applications.

4.0 REFERENCES
[1] ISO 15835:2009 Reinforcing couplers for the mechanical splices of bars.

[2] IS 16172:2014 Reinforcement couplers of mechanical splices of bars in concrete.

[3] NZTA Bridge Manual Edition 3.

[4] NF A35020 - Mechanical splices and mechanical anchorages for ribbed or indented
reinforcing steel
 APPENDIX A
Photos showing typical failure mechanisms
APPENDIX B
Test Reports
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HALFEN-MOMENT (PHILIPPINES)

Sample Marking : 25mm

Project No. : 11128 - 110 Report No. : 1XMJ83P-5(A)
Date : 2 November 2015
Table of contents Page
1. COMPANY PROFILE 1

2. ACCREDITATION 1

3. TEST SPECIMEN PREPARATION 1

4. TEST PROCEDURE 1

5. SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS 2 3

APPENDIX A: GRAPH OF TEST RESULTS 46

APPENDIX B: ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATION 7 9

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1.0 COMPANY PROFILE
DNV GL is the leading technical advisor to the global oil and gas industry. We provide consistent,
integrated services within technical and marine assurance and advisory, risk management and offshore
classification, to enable safe, reliable and enhanced performance in projects and operations. Together
with our partners, we drive the industry forward by developing best practices and standards. Our people
combine industry expertise, multi-disciplinary skills and innovation to solve complex challenges for our
customers.
DNV GL group is a direct continuation of the two legacies the DNV group and the GL group. The
two legacies DNV group and GL group were merged through a combination agreement in September
2013 and now combined form the DNV GL group headquartered at Hvik, Norway.
The combination between the two legacies DNV Group and GL group was structured by DNV
Group AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of DNV Holding, acquiring the group management company of the
legacy GL group; Germanischer Lloyd SE. DNV Group AS changed its name and became DNV GL Group
AS with the combination.
Established in 1984, DNV GL Singapore Laboratory has built trust and confidence for over three
decades with services delivered for worldwide projects and customers across Oil & Gas, maritime and
other general industries including infrastructure.

2.0 ACCREDITATION
DNV GL Laboratory Singapore is NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia) and SAC-
SINGLAS (Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 (Appendix C).

3.0 TEST SPECIMEN PREPARATION

The specimen was set up for testing on a calibrated 2,500kN Instron universal testing machine. The
equipment/ instruments used is as follows:

i) Wave-Matrix software program

ii) Video Extensometer

4.0 TEST PROCEDURE

The following type of test was performed in accordance to clients instructions on the 2,500kN
Instron universal testing machine.

Cyclic Tensile Test Procedure

Stage Upper Strength limit Lower Strength limit Cycles
1 0.6fy 0.02fy 3
2 0.9fy 0.05fy 100
3 Load in Tension to failure

Fatigue Test Procedure

Stage Upper Strength limit Lower Strength limit Cycles
1 0.6fy 0.02fy 3
2 +173MPa -173MPa 10,000
3 Load in Tension to failure
Note :
fy is the specified yield strength of the steel reinforcing bar : 420MPa
as per ASTM A615 and ASTM A706.

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5.0 SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS

TENSION TEST RESULTS

Sample Marking : 25mm

Test standard : Client's instruction
Date of test : 22-26 October 2015
Witnessed by : Mr. Gary Connah (Halfen-Moment)
Mr. Christian Vergara (Halfen-Moment)
Mr. Roberto Ang (DA ABCEDE)
Mr. Joel Mamuad (Sy Squared)

TENSION TEST RESULTS

TENSION TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 10.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn
Diameter Nominal Gauge 0.2% Tensile Agt Elongation
Sample Marking Area Length proof strength strength Remarks
(mm) (mm2) (mm) (MPa) (MPa) (%) (%)
25mm 25 490.88 100 460 611 10.98 22.45* -
* Elongation percentage taken at the point of rupture.

CYCLIC TENSILE TEST RESULTS

(I) SLIP TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 3.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C No. of Cycles :3
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn

Diameter Nominal Gauge Strain Slip

Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (%) (mm)
25mm 25 490.88 260 0.018 0.047 -

(II) CYCLIC TENSILE TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Wave-form : Sinusoidal
Test Temperature : 23 deg C Frequency : 0.7 Hz
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn No. of Cycles : 100
Diameter Nominal Gauge Max. Min.
Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm)
25mm 25 490.88 260 0.9f y 0.05f y Specimen did not fail after 100 cycles

(III) STATIC STRENGTH TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 6.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn

Diameter Nominal Gauge Tensile Tensile

Sample Marking Area Length Force Strength^ Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (kN) (MPa)
25mm 25 490.88 260 291.67 594 -

^ Requirement : min. 1.25f y where f y = 420MPa (206.17kN)

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 FATIGUE TEST RESULTS

(I) SLIP TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 3.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C No. of Cycles :3
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn

Diameter Nominal Gauge Strain Slip

Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (%) (mm)
25mm 25 490.88 260 0.019 0.050 -

(II) FATIGUE TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Wave-form : Sinusoidal
Test Temperature : 23 deg C Frequency : 0.35 Hz
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn No. of Cycles : 10,000

Diameter Nominal Gauge Max. Min.

Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm)
25mm 25 490.88 260 +173MPa -173MPa Specimen did not fail after 10,000 cycles

(III) STATIC STRENGTH TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 6.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn

Diameter Nominal Gauge Tensile Tensile

Sample Marking Area Length Force Strength^ Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (kN) (MPa)
25mm 25 490.88 260 276.89 564 -

^ Requirement : min. 1.25f y where f y = 420MPa (206.17kN)

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 APPENDIX A
GRAPH OF TEST RESULT

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 G1. 25mm Control Bar Tensile Test - Load vs Strain Graph

G2. 25mm Cyclic Tensile Test - Load vs Strain Graph

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 G3. 25mm Fatigue Test - Load vs Strain Graph

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 APPENDIX B
ACCREDITATION CERITFICATION

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ABOUT DNV GL
Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV GL enables organizations
to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. We provide classification and technical
assurance along with software and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil and gas,
and energy industries. We also provide certification services to customers across a wide range of
industries. Operating in more than 100 countries, our 16,000 professionals are dedicated to helping our
customers make the world safer, smarter and greener.
TEST FOR MOMENT RT BARBREAK MECHANICAL COUPLER

HALFEN-MOMENT (PHILIPPINES)

Sample Marking : 28mm

Project No. : 11128 - 110 Report No. : 1XMJ83P-5(B)
Date : 2 November 2015
Table of contents Page
1. COMPANY PROFILE 1

2. ACCREDITATION 1

3. TEST SPECIMEN PREPARATION 1

4. TEST PROCEDURE 1

5. SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS 2 3

APPENDIX A: GRAPH OF TEST RESULTS 46

APPENDIX B: ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATION 79

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1.0 COMPANY PROFILE
DNV GL is the leading technical advisor to the global oil and gas industry. We provide consistent,
integrated services within technical and marine assurance and advisory, risk management and offshore
classification, to enable safe, reliable and enhanced performance in projects and operations. Together
with our partners, we drive the industry forward by developing best practices and standards. Our people
combine industry expertise, multi-disciplinary skills and innovation to solve complex challenges for our
customers.
DNV GL group is a direct continuation of the two legacies the DNV group and the GL group. The
two legacies DNV group and GL group were merged through a combination agreement in September
2013 and now combined form the DNV GL group headquartered at Hvik, Norway.
The combination between the two legacies DNV Group and GL group was structured by DNV
Group AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of DNV Holding, acquiring the group management company of the
legacy GL group; Germanischer Lloyd SE. DNV Group AS changed its name and became DNV GL Group
AS with the combination.
Established in 1984, DNV GL Singapore Laboratory has built trust and confidence for over three
decades with services delivered for worldwide projects and customers across Oil & Gas, maritime and
other general industries including infrastructure.

2.0 ACCREDITATION
DNV GL Laboratory Singapore is NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia) and SAC-
SINGLAS (Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 (Appendix C).

3.0 TEST SPECIMEN PREPARATION

The specimen was set up for testing on a calibrated 2,500kN Instron universal testing machine. The
equipment/ instruments used is as follows:

i) Wave-Matrix software program

ii) Video Extensometer

4.0 TEST PROCEDURE

The following type of test was performed in accordance to clients instructions on the 2,500kN
Instron universal testing machine.

Cyclic Tensile Test Procedure

Stage Upper Strength limit Lower Strength limit Cycles
1 0.6fy 0.02fy 3
2 0.9fy 0.05fy 100
3 Load in Tension to failure

Fatigue Test Procedure

Stage Upper Strength limit Lower Strength limit Cycles
1 0.6fy 0.02fy 3
2 +173MPa -173MPa 10,000
3 Load in Tension to failure
Note :
fy is the specified yield strength of the steel reinforcing bar : 420MPa
as per ASTM A615 and ASTM A706.

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5.0 SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS

TENSION TEST RESULTS

Sample Marking : 28mm

Test standard : Client's instruction
Date of test : 22-26 October 2015
Witnessed by : Mr. Gary Connah (Halfen-Moment)
Mr. Christian Vergara (Halfen-Moment)
Mr. Roberto Ang (DA ABCEDE)
Mr. Joel Mamuad (Sy Squared)

TENSION TEST RESULTS

TENSION TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 10.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn
Diameter Nominal Gauge 0.2% Tensile Agt Elongation
Sample Marking Area Length proof strength strength Remarks
(mm) (mm2) (mm) (MPa) (MPa) (%) (%)
28mm 28 615.75 200 466 620 12.79 19.78* -
* Elongation percentage taken at the point of rupture.

CYCLIC TENSILE TEST RESULTS

(I) SLIP TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 3.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C No. of Cycles :3
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn
Diameter Nominal Gauge Strain Slip
Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (%) (mm)
28mm 28 615.75 290 0.069 0.200 -

(II) CYCLIC TENSILE TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Wave-form : Sinusoidal
Test Temperature : 23 deg C Frequency : 0.7 Hz
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn No. of Cycles : 100

Diameter Nominal Gauge Max. Min.

Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm)
28mm 28 615.75 290 0.9f y 0.05f y Specimen did not fail after 100 cycles

(III) STATIC STRENGTH TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 6.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn

Diameter Nominal Gauge Tensile Tensile

Sample Marking Area Length Force Strength^ Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (kN) (MPa)
28mm 28 615.75 290 399.28 648 -

^ Requirement : min. 1.25f y where f y = 420MPa (258.62kN)

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 FATIGUE TEST RESULTS

(I) SLIP TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 3.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C No. of Cycles :3
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn
Diameter Nominal Gauge Strain Slip
Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (%) (mm)
28mm 28 615.75 290 0.006 0.017 -

(II) FATIGUE TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Wave-form : Sinusoidal
Test Temperature : 23 deg C Frequency : 0.35 Hz
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn No. of Cycles : 10,000
Diameter Nominal Gauge Max. Min.
Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm)
28mm 28 615.75 290 +173MPa -173MPa Specimen did not fail after 10,000 cycles

(III) STATIC STRENGTH TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 6.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn

Diameter Nominal Gauge Tensile Tensile

Sample Marking Area Length Force Strength^ Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (kN) (MPa)
28mm 28 615.75 290 388.18 630 -

^ Requirement : min. 1.25f y where f y = 420MPa (258.62kN)

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 APPENDIX A
GRAPH OF TEST RESULT

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 G1. 28mm Control Bar Tensile Test - Load vs Strain Graph

G2. 28mm Cyclic Tensile Test - Load vs Strain Graph

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 G3. 28mm Fatigue Test - Load vs Strain Graph

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 APPENDIX B
ACCREDITATION CERITFICATION

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ABOUT DNV GL
Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV GL enables organizations
to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. We provide classification and technical
assurance along with software and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil and gas,
and energy industries. We also provide certification services to customers across a wide range of
industries. Operating in more than 100 countries, our 16,000 professionals are dedicated to helping our
customers make the world safer, smarter and greener.
TEST FOR MOMENT RT BARBREAK MECHANICAL COUPLER

HALFEN-MOMENT (PHILIPPINES)

Sample Marking : 32mm

Project No. : 11128 - 110 Report No. : 1XMJ83P-5(C)
Date : 2 November 2015
Table of contents Page
1. COMPANY PROFILE 1

2. ACCREDITATION 1

3. TEST SPECIMEN PREPARATION 1

4. TEST PROCEDURE 1

5. SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS 2 3

APPENDIX A: GRAPH OF TEST RESULTS 46

APPENDIX B: ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATION 79

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1.0 COMPANY PROFILE
DNV GL is the leading technical advisor to the global oil and gas industry. We provide consistent,
integrated services within technical and marine assurance and advisory, risk management and offshore
classification, to enable safe, reliable and enhanced performance in projects and operations. Together
with our partners, we drive the industry forward by developing best practices and standards. Our people
combine industry expertise, multi-disciplinary skills and innovation to solve complex challenges for our
customers.
DNV GL group is a direct continuation of the two legacies the DNV group and the GL group. The
two legacies DNV group and GL group were merged through a combination agreement in September
2013 and now combined form the DNV GL group headquartered at Hvik, Norway.
The combination between the two legacies DNV Group and GL group was structured by DNV
Group AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of DNV Holding, acquiring the group management company of the
legacy GL group; Germanischer Lloyd SE. DNV Group AS changed its name and became DNV GL Group
AS with the combination.
Established in 1984, DNV GL Singapore Laboratory has built trust and confidence for over three
decades with services delivered for worldwide projects and customers across Oil & Gas, maritime and
other general industries including infrastructure.

2.0 ACCREDITATION
DNV GL Laboratory Singapore is NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia) and SAC-
SINGLAS (Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 (Appendix C).

3.0 TEST SPECIMEN PREPARATION

The specimen was set up for testing on a calibrated 2,500kN Instron universal testing machine. The
equipment/ instruments used is as follows:

i) Wave-Matrix software program

ii) Video Extensometer

4.0 TEST PROCEDURE

The following type of test was performed in accordance to clients instructions on the 2,500kN
Instron universal testing machine.

Cyclic Tensile Test Procedure

Stage Upper Strength limit Lower Strength limit Cycles
1 0.6fy 0.02fy 3
2 0.9fy 0.05fy 100
3 Load in Tension to failure

Fatigue Test Procedure

Stage Upper Strength limit Lower Strength limit Cycles
1 0.6fy 0.02fy 3
2 +173MPa -173MPa 10,000
3 Load in Tension to failure
Note :
fy is the specified yield strength of the steel reinforcing bar : 420MPa
as per ASTM A615 and ASTM A706.

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5.0 SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS

TENSION TEST RESULTS

Sample Marking : 32mm

Test standard : Client's instruction
Date of test : 22-26 October 2015
Witnessed by : Mr. Gary Connah (Halfen-Moment)
Mr. Christian Vergara (Halfen-Moment)
Mr. Roberto Ang (DA ABCEDE)
Mr. Joel Mamuad (Sy Squared)

TENSION TEST RESULTS

TENSION TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 10.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn
Diameter Nominal Gauge 0.2% Tensile Agt Elongation
Sample Marking Area Length proof strength strength Remarks
(mm) (mm2) (mm) (MPa) (MPa) (%) (%)
32mm 32 804.25 200 470 639 9.06 9.37* Specimen broke outside gauge length
* Elongation percentage taken at the point of rupture.

CYCLIC TENSILE TEST RESULTS

(I) SLIP TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 3.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C No. of Cycles :3
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn
Diameter Nominal Gauge Strain Slip
Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (%) (mm)
32mm 32 804.25 326 0.060 0.197 -

(II) CYCLIC TENSILE TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Wave-form : Sinusoidal
Test Temperature : 23 deg C Frequency : 0.7 Hz
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn No. of Cycles : 100

Diameter Nominal Gauge Max. Min.

Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm)
32mm 32 804.25 326 0.9f y 0.05f y Specimen did not fail after 100 cycles

(III) STATIC STRENGTH TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 6.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn

Diameter Nominal Gauge Tensile Tensile

Sample Marking Area Length Force Strength^ Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (kN) (MPa)
32mm 32 804.25 326 503.03 625 -

^ Requirement : min. 1.25f y where f y = 420MPa (337.78kN)

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 FATIGUE TEST RESULTS

(I) SLIP TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 3.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C No. of Cycles :3
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn
Diameter Nominal Gauge Strain Slip
Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (%) (mm)
32mm 32 804.25 326 0.019 0.062 -

(II) FATIGUE TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Wave-form : Sinusoidal
Test Temperature : 23 deg C Frequency : 0.35 Hz
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn No. of Cycles : 10,000
Diameter Nominal Gauge Max. Min.
Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm)
32mm 32 804.25 326 +173MPa -173MPa Specimen did not fail after 10,000 cycles

(III) STATIC STRENGTH TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 6.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn

Diameter Nominal Gauge Tensile Tensile

Sample Marking Area Length Force Strength^ Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (kN) (MPa)
32mm 32 804.25 326 475.37 591 -

^ Requirement : min. 1.25f y where f y = 420MPa (337.78kN)

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GRAPH OF TEST RESULT

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 G1. 32mm Control Bar Tensile Test - Load vs Strain Graph

G2. 32mm Cyclic Tensile Test - Load vs Strain Graph

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 G3. 32mm Fatigue Test - Load vs Strain Graph

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 APPENDIX B
ACCREDITATION CERITFICATION

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ABOUT DNV GL
Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV GL enables organizations
to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. We provide classification and technical
assurance along with software and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil and gas,
and energy industries. We also provide certification services to customers across a wide range of
industries. Operating in more than 100 countries, our 16,000 professionals are dedicated to helping our
customers make the world safer, smarter and greener.
TEST FOR MOMENT RT BARBREAK MECHANICAL COUPLER

HALFEN-MOMENT (PHILIPPINES)

Sample Marking : 36mm

Project No. : 11128 - 110 Report No. : 1XMJ83P-5(D)
Date : 2 November 2015
Table of contents Page
1. COMPANY PROFILE 1

2. ACCREDITATION 1

3. TEST SPECIMEN PREPARATION 1

4. TEST PROCEDURE 1

5. SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS 2 3

APPENDIX A: GRAPH OF TEST RESULTS 46

APPENDIX B: ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATION 79

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1.0 COMPANY PROFILE
DNV GL is the leading technical advisor to the global oil and gas industry. We provide consistent,
integrated services within technical and marine assurance and advisory, risk management and offshore
classification, to enable safe, reliable and enhanced performance in projects and operations. Together
with our partners, we drive the industry forward by developing best practices and standards. Our people
combine industry expertise, multi-disciplinary skills and innovation to solve complex challenges for our
customers.
DNV GL group is a direct continuation of the two legacies the DNV group and the GL group. The
two legacies DNV group and GL group were merged through a combination agreement in September
2013 and now combined form the DNV GL group headquartered at Hvik, Norway.
The combination between the two legacies DNV Group and GL group was structured by DNV
Group AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of DNV Holding, acquiring the group management company of the
legacy GL group; Germanischer Lloyd SE. DNV Group AS changed its name and became DNV GL Group
AS with the combination.
Established in 1984, DNV GL Singapore Laboratory has built trust and confidence for over three
decades with services delivered for worldwide projects and customers across Oil & Gas, maritime and
other general industries including infrastructure.

2.0 ACCREDITATION
DNV GL Laboratory Singapore is NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia) and SAC-
SINGLAS (Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 (Appendix C).

3.0 TEST SPECIMEN PREPARATION

The specimen was set up for testing on a calibrated 2,500kN Instron universal testing machine. The
equipment/ instruments used is as follows:

i) Wave-Matrix software program

ii) Video Extensometer

4.0 TEST PROCEDURE

The following type of test was performed in accordance to clients instructions on the 2,500kN
Instron universal testing machine.

Cyclic Tensile Test Procedure

Stage Upper Strength limit Lower Strength limit Cycles
1 0.6fy 0.02fy 3
2 0.9fy 0.05fy 100
3 Load in Tension to failure

Fatigue Test Procedure

Stage Upper Strength limit Lower Strength limit Cycles
1 0.6fy 0.02fy 3
2 +173MPa -173MPa 10,000
3 Load in Tension to failure
Note :
fy is the specified yield strength of the steel reinforcing bar : 420MPa
as per ASTM A615 and ASTM A706.

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5.0 SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS

TENSION TEST RESULTS

Sample Marking : 36mm

Test standard : Client's instruction
Date of test : 22-26 October 2015
Witnessed by : Mr. Gary Connah (Halfen-Moment)
Mr. Christian Vergara (Halfen-Moment)
Mr. Roberto Ang (DA ABCEDE)
Mr. Joel Mamuad (Sy Squared)

TENSION TEST RESULTS

TENSION TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 10.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn
Diameter Nominal Gauge 0.2% Tensile Agt Elongation
Sample Marking Area Length proof strength strength Remarks
(mm) (mm2) (mm) (MPa) (MPa) (%) (%)
36mm 36 1017.88 200 466 642 10.38 11.37* Specimen broke outside gauge length
* Elongation percentage taken at the point of rupture.

CYCLIC TENSILE TEST RESULTS

(I) SLIP TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 3.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C No. of Cycles :3
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn
Diameter Nominal Gauge Strain Slip
Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (%) (mm)
36mm 36 1017.88 372 0.015 0.057 -

(II) CYCLIC TENSILE TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Wave-form : Sinusoidal
Test Temperature : 23 deg C Frequency : 0.5 Hz
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn No. of Cycles : 100

Diameter Nominal Gauge Max. Min.

Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm)
36mm 36 1017.88 372 0.9f y 0.05f y Specimen did not fail after 100 cycles

(III) STATIC STRENGTH TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 6.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn

Diameter Nominal Gauge Tensile Tensile

Sample Marking Area Length Force Strength^ Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (kN) (MPa)
36mm 36 1017.88 372 646.20 635 -

^ Requirement : min. 1.25f y where f y = 420MPa (427.51kN)

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 FATIGUE TEST RESULTS

(I) SLIP TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 3.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C No. of Cycles :3
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn
Diameter Nominal Gauge Strain Slip
Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (%) (mm)
36mm 36 1017.88 372 0.022 0.083 -

(II) FATIGUE TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Wave-form : Sinusoidal
Test Temperature : 23 deg C Frequency : 0.083 Hz
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn No. of Cycles : 10,000
Diameter Nominal Gauge Max. Min.
Sample Marking Area Length Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm)
36mm 36 1017.88 372 +173MPa -173MPa Specimen did not fail after 10,000 cycles

(III) STATIC STRENGTH TEST RESULTS

Testing machine : 2500-kN UTM Rate of loading : 6.0 mm/min
Test Temperature : 23 deg C
Test performed by : Jason / Shawn

Diameter Nominal Gauge Tensile Tensile

Sample Marking Area Length Force Strength^ Remarks
(mm) (mm2 ) (mm) (kN) (MPa)
36mm 36 1017.88 372 634.22 623 -

^ Requirement : min. 1.25f y where f y = 420MPa (427.51kN)

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 APPENDIX A
GRAPH OF TEST RESULT

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 G1. 36mm Control Bar Tensile Test - Load vs Strain Graph

G2. 36mm Cyclic Tensile Test - Load vs Strain Graph

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 G3. 36mm Fatigue Test - Load vs Strain Graph

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 APPENDIX B
ACCREDITATION CERITFICATION

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ABOUT DNV GL
Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV GL enables organizations
to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. We provide classification and technical
assurance along with software and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil and gas,
and energy industries. We also provide certification services to customers across a wide range of
industries. Operating in more than 100 countries, our 16,000 professionals are dedicated to helping our
customers make the world safer, smarter and greener.
 APPENDIX C
Impact Toughness Tests
APPENDIX D
Product Catalogue