Test Methods for Matrix
Test Methods for Matrix
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There must be ASTM/SAE/AMS/Etc standards for the testing of the physical parameters of epoxy matrices...
Which are good ones? I dont really know what I want to know, I just figure I need to charecterize the properties of the resin+additive formulations.
Thanks
Which are good ones? I dont really know what I want to know, I just figure I need to charecterize the properties of the resin+additive formulations.
Thanks
Nick
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Chris DeArmitt
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Get thee to ASSIST and obtain a free copy of MIL-HDBK-17 COMPOSITE MATERIALS HANDBOOK -- VOLUME 1. POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES -- GUIDELINES FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF STRUCTURAL MATERIALS. It has an enormous amount of information (> 500 pages).
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Cory
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I spent a decent amount of time running an A2LA test lab for physical and chemical composition on Steels, but only studied composites in school.
Cory, thanks I've got a copy of that, I'll have to re-read that section.
Demon3- I am looking more for ASTM Ennn, or SAE Xnnnn, matweb is usefull if you only need basic general data, I dont feel that it is of much value when details are required.
Nick
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RE: Test Methods for Matrix
Wander around here for ASTM's offerings:
http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/SUBCOMMIT/D30.htm
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Cory
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For instance, a resin with a higher mode I basic material toughness will probably make a laminate with a higher interlaminar toughness, but there's way to deduce one from the other.
Just in case it's useful, here is my rather feeble list of specs that have some bearing on the issue:
AITM 1-0003 Tg Determination by DMA
AITM 1-0005 Mode I Fracture Toughness Energy
AITM 1-0006 Mode II Fracture Toughness Energy
AITM 1-0019 Bonded Shear Lap Joint
ASTM D 3165-00 Strength Properties of Adhesives in Shear by Tension Loading of Single-Lap-Joint Laminated Assemblies
ASTM D 4065-01 Plastics: Dynamic Mechanical Properties: Determination and Report of Procedures
ASTM D 4762 Standard Guide Testing Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
ASTM D 5528 Mode I IL fracture toughness UD composites
ASTM D 6671 Mixed Mode I-Mode II IL fracture toughness UD composites
ASTM D 695-02a Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
ASTM E 229-97 Shear Strength and Shear Modulus of Structural Adhesives
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