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The document outlines standardized mechanical tests for composite materials, including tensile, flexural, impact, hardness, and compression tests, following various ASTM standards. Each test is designed to evaluate specific properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength, impact resistance, and hardness. The importance of rigorous testing is emphasized to ensure the quality and suitability of composite materials for diverse applications.

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Mechanical Test

The document outlines standardized mechanical tests for composite materials, including tensile, flexural, impact, hardness, and compression tests, following various ASTM standards. Each test is designed to evaluate specific properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength, impact resistance, and hardness. The importance of rigorous testing is emphasized to ensure the quality and suitability of composite materials for diverse applications.

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Tensile Test:
Tensile sample of measurement 250 x 25 x 2.5 mm (based on ASTM D3039
was prepared to quantity the pull force strength. D3039/D3039M Standard
Test Method for Tensile Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
(astm.org)
each laminate was prepared based on ASTM D3039 (tensile).
The tensile testing was conducted according to ASTM D638-03. The
specimens were tested using a Shimadzu (model AG-1) universal testing
machine (load cell=5 kN, crosshead speed=5 mm min−1 and gauge
length=50 mm). D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
(astm.org)
The standards followed were ASTM D638 for tensile tests. The tensile tests
were done at a speed of 20 mm min-1 at room temperature with dimensions
14 x 2 mm2.
Tensile studies for the fabricated composites were done as per ASTM D3039
through Universal Testing Machine (UTM) under a tensile load of 30 KN.

2. Flexural Test:
Flexural samples of measurement 154 x 13 x 3 mm (as per ASTM D790 was
prepared to measure the flexural strength. D790 Standard Test Methods for
Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical
Insulating Materials (astm.org)
each laminate was prepared based on ASTM D790 (flexural)
The flexural testing was conducted according to ASTM D790-97 method. A
universal testing machine (model Shimadzu, AG-1), with a static load cell of
1kN, was used for the measurement. The support was fixed at 20 mm, and
the crosshead speed was 10 mm min−1.
The standards followed were ASTM D790 for flexural tests. The flexural tests
were done at a speed of 1 mm min -1 at room temperature with dimensions 13
x2 mm2 and a supporting length of 32 mm.
flexural studies by means of three point bending test were done as per ASTM
D790
3. Impact test:
Impact test samples of measurement 64 x 12.7 x 3.2 mm (Fig. 1c) was made
ready for measurement of impact test based on ASTM D 256. Notching of the
impact samples will be done by an angle of 45° and depth of 2.54 mm using a
cutter just before testing. D256 Standard Test Methods for Determining the
Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of Plastics (astm.org)
each laminate was prepared based on ASTM D 256 (impact)
The Izod impact testing was performed according to ASTM D256. A universal
pendulum impact system (model Ray-Ran, UK) with a hammer of load
0.189 kg and swing speed of 2.9 m s−1 was used for the testing.
, the impact strength of the composite was analyzed by Izod test as per the
standard procedures.
4. Hardness test:
Shore D hardness tester
Each laminate was prepared based on ASTM D2240 hardness tests. D2240
Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness (astm.org)
Rockwell hardness testing machine was used to measure the hardness of
the composite specimens adhering to ASTM D785-98 standard. D785
Standard Test Method for Rockwell Hardness of Plastics and Electrical
Insulating Materials (astm.org)
5. Compression test:
Compression of Composites ASTM D3410 (intertek.com)
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Composite materials offer remarkable performance and versatility, but their


complexity demands rigorous testing to ensure quality and suitability. Here are some
standardized mechanical tests commonly used for composite materials:

1. Tensile Test (ASTM D3039): Measures the material’s resistance to stretching or


pulling forces. It evaluates tensile strength, modulus, and elongation at break1.
2. Compression Test (ASTM D3410): Assesses the material’s ability to withstand
compressive loads. It provides data on compressive strength and deformation
behavior1.
3. Flexural Test (ASTM D7264): Determines the material’s bending properties. It
evaluates flexural strength, modulus, and deformation under bending loads1.
4. In-plane Shear Test (ASTM D3418): Measures shear strength within the plane
of the composite. It is essential for understanding material behavior under
shear forces1.
5. Interlaminar Shear Stress Test (ASTM D2344): Evaluates the shear strength
between composite layers. Detecting delamination or weak interfaces is
crucial1.
6. Fatigue Testing (ASTM D3479): Simulates cyclic loading conditions to assess
durability. For example, tension-tension fatigue testing is vital for applications
like aerospace components1.

Additionally, there are other tests, such as flexure testing, tension and compression
tests on specimens with open and closed holes, bearing strength tests, and inter-
laminar fracture toughness tests2. These comprehensive evaluations ensure that
composite materials meet stringent requirements for various industries.

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