Abstract
An investigation was conducted on the ASTM Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Polymer Matrix Composites (D 3039). This investigation consisted of both preliminary testing and an interlaboratory test program. Information generated from preliminary testing was used to determine the effects of various parameters and to optimize the interlaboratory test plan and test protocol. The interlaboratory study portion of this investigation was conducted on six composite material systems in a variety of lay-up configurations. The number of participating labs ranged from five to nine depending on the material type. Precision statistics were determined for the ASTM D 3039 standard from the data generated by the interlaboratory testing in accordance with the ASTM Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method (E 691).
Keywords:
failure strain, interlaboratory study, interlaboratory testing, modulus, polymer matrix composites, precision statistics, repeatability, reproducibility, strength, tensile properties, tensile testing
Paper ID: JTE12521
DOI: 10.1520/JTE12521
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Author Pinnell, MF Affiliation Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, Ohio 45469-0210.
Author Fields, R Affiliation Senior Staff Research Engineer, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, 5600 Sand Lake Road, MP109, Orlando, Florida 32835.
Author Zabora, R Affiliation Boeing Structures Engineer - Retired, 86 Cedar Ridge Drive, Sequim, WA 98382.
Author Pinnell MF, Fields R, Zabora R
Title Results of an Interlaboratory Study of the ASTM Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Polymer Matrix Composites D3039
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