Work Item
ASTM WK65935

Revision of D3171-15 Standard Test Methods for Constituent Content of Composite Materials

Rationale

A new procedure (Procedure I) is proposed to measure the fiber percentage in polymer matrix composites reinforced by organic fibers, such as natural fiber, Kevlar fiber, polyethylene fiber, or any other polymer fibers. The composite, its matrix resin, and its fiber reinforcement are carbonized in a nitrogen-purging furnace at an elevated temperature. A new set of equations is developed and proposed to calculate the fiber percentage based on the residue of the composite, the carbonization ratio of the matrix, and the carbonization ratio of the organic fiber.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: D30.04

Committee: D30

Staff Manager: Melissa Marcinowski

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 11-16-2018

Technical Contact: Haibin Ning

Item: 001

Ballot: D30.04 (18-01)

Status: Will Reballot Item

Item: 004

Ballot: D30 (19-02)

Status: Will Reballot Item

Item: 001

Ballot: D30.04 (21-01)

Status: Will Reballot Item

Item: 004

Ballot: D30 (21-04)

Status: Will Reballot Item