Journal Published Online: 06 December 2004
Volume 33, Issue 1

Results of an Interlaboratory Study of the ASTM Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Polymer Matrix Composites D 3039

CODEN: JTEVAB

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).

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Pinnell, M
University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
Fields, R
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Florida
Zabora, R
, Sequim, WA
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Stock #: JTE12521
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE12521