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In a single lap shear test specimen, does altering the gauge length (or the overall length of the specimen) have any effect on the peel stress? ie) would a longer specimen produce a greater peel stress, and cause the specimen to fail sooner? Sorry, I forgot to mention. Assuming the bond area...

Hi MCubed, Try ASTM D876, Section 22-24. "Standard test methods for Non-rigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer Tubing used for Electrical insulation"

Sorry, I forgot to mention. Assuming the bond area remains the same, just altering the gauge length of the specimen. I know that altering the bond area effects the level of peel stress, but does altering the gauge length effect it? Thanks for your help.

No, a slight amount of bending occurs.

In a single lap shear test specimen, does altering the gauge length (or the overall length of the specimen) have any effect on the peel stress? ie) would a longer specimen produce a greater peel stress, and cause the specimen to fail sooner? Thanks.