SPECIFICATIONS AND APPENDIX B

STANDARDS FOR POLYMER

COMPOSITES
Frank T. Traceski

limits. A list of typical composite material

B.l USES OF SPECIFICATIONS AND
qualification tests is provided in Table B.l.
STANDARDS
These examples are representative of the mate-
Material specifications and engineering stan- rial properties which are determined in a
dards for advanced composite materials have typical material qualification program in
a very broad applicability across the entire accordance with various test standards.
spectrum of defense and commercial applica- A concurrent engineering approach to com-
tions. From basic research, through engineering posites engineering requires that material
and manufacturing development, in produc- selection (as part of the design process) be inte-
tion, and for maintenance and field repair, grally linked with engineering and
material and process specifications establish manufacturing process development. In com-
requirements and procedures. posite manufacturing development, material
In research and development, testing stan- process specifications are defined for a given
dards are used for material characterization to composite material and manufacturingprocess.
determine physical, chemical, mechanical, ther- Once optimized, process specifications reduce
mal and electrical properties. In manufacturing manufacturing risk and enhance producibility.
development, material specifications are used Another aspect of composites manufactur-
to establish material quality and processability ing is the nondestructive testing and
requirements. In production, the material pro- inspection (NDTI) of composite structures to
ducer uses test standards and material verify structural integrity during production.
specifications for statistical process control Ultrasonic inspection, infrared thermography,
(SPC)to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. and a host of other NDTI methods are
Material testing standards are used exten- employed to locate voids, delaminations,
sively in design engineering to determine cracks, and other types of structural defects.
material design allowables (i.e. strength and Standards are also employed here to define
stiffness limits beyond which catastrophic fail- NDTI procedures and acceptance criteria.
ure occurs) at various temperatures and In summary, engineering test standards and
environments. Material testing to standards material and process specifications are
enables one to quantify material performance employed extensively in composites research,
development and production. Appendix B
Handbook of Composites.Edited by S.T. Peters. Published identifies specific material specifications and
in 1998 by Chapman &Hall, London. ISBN 0 412 54020 7 test standards for polymer composites and the
1060 Specifications and standards for polymer composites

Table B.1 Typical composite material qualificationtests

Physical Mechanical Chemical

Resin content Tensile strength and modulus Infrared spectroscopy (IR)
Resin areal weight Compression strength and Liquid chromatography (HPLC)
Resin flow modulus Hydraulic fluid/solvent
Glass transition temperature Short beam shear (SBS) resistance
(Tg) 245 In-plane shear Fuel (JP-4)resistance
Rheological dynamic Open-hole tension
spectroscopy (RDS) Open-hole compression Thermal
Gel time Compression after impact
Volatiles content (CAI) Thermogravimetricanalysis
Fiber density Flexural strength and modulus (TGA)
Fiber mass per unit length Fatigue strength Thermomechanical analysis
Fiber content Creep (W)
Prepreg tack Dynamic mechanical analysis Differential scanning
Laminate ply thickness (DMA) calorimetry (DSC)
Laminate void content Instrumented impact Thermal oxidative resistance
Laminate density (toughened resins) Thermal expansion (CTE)
Laminate fiber volume Fracture toughness (toughened Thermal cycling
Laminate flammability resins) Thermal conductivity
Solvent sensitivity compression
strength, SBS Electrical
Bolt bearing Dielectric constant
Dielectric strength
Dissipation factor
Volume resistivity
Dielectrometry
-
Some of these tests are specific to resin, fiber reinforcement, prepreg or laminate. There is no established universal set of
qualification test procedures which is widely adopted. See MIL-HDBK-17 for recommended guidelines.

organizations that develop them. It is limited several military specifications and standards
to consensus-type standards and does not for polymer composite materials. Other pri-
include private sector specifications which are vate sector organizations, such as the
generally not available. Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and
Composite Materials Characterization (CMC),
Inc., are involved in the standardization of
B.2 STANDARDS-DEVELOPING
composite materials and tests in order to reap
ORGANIZATIONS
long-term economic savings.
The two principal organizations which Japan, Germany, France and UK are also
develop test methods for composites in the major players in composites technology. The
USA are the American Society for Testing and European Association of Aerospace
Materials (ASTM) and the Suppliers of Manufacturers (known as AECMA in Europe)
Advanced Composite Materials Association produces European Norm (EN) standards for
(SACMA). The Society of Automotive aerospace composites. Japanese Industrial
Engineers (SAE) Polymeric Materials Standards (JIS) serve as a basis for standard-
Committee is the organization which pub- ization of composites in Japan. Germany has
lishes Aerospace Material Specifications issued DIN standards for composite materials.
(AMS) for advanced polymer composites. The France has AFNOR standards and the UK has
Department of Defense (DoD) has also issued British Standards.
 Standards used in USA 1061

Engineering standards for polymer com- standards for determining the physical and
posites also promote international commerce. mechanical properties of polymer composites.
In the global arena, the International ASTM standards are developed by a consensus
Standardization Organization (ISO) is the process and are widely used. The ASTM
body which develops international standards. Committee D20 on Plastics also has developed
The ISO/TC 61 Subcommittee (SC) 13 on standards which may be used for testing plastic
Composites and Reinforcements Fibers is cur- resins and reinforced plastics.
rently coordinating new standards for glass
and carbon fiber composites. USA participa-
8.3.2 SACMAMETHODS
tion with IS0 not only promotes international
commerce but also enhances USA global com- The SACMA has developed recommended test
petitiveness in the composites industry. methods for determining the physical, mechan-
ical, and chemical properties of composite
materials (Table B.3). Although SACMA is not a
B.3 STANDARDS USED IN USA
standards-setting body, it works actively with
ASTM, SAE, ISO, DoD, AIA and others towards
B.3.1 ASTM STANDARDS
standardization of composite test methods.
The ASTM Committee D30 on High-Modulus SACMA does not regard its SRMs to be ’stan-
Fibers and their Composites develops standard dards’ in the truest sense because they have not
test methods for advanced polymer compos- been developed by a consensus process which
ites. Table B.2 lists the principal ASTM is typical of standard-developing bodies.
Table B.2 ASTM Standards for advanced polymer composites

ASTM C613 Resin Content of Carbon and Graphite Prepregs by Solvent Extraction
ASTM D695 Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
ASTM D790 Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics
ASTM D2290 Plastics, Ring or Tubular, Apparent Tensile Strength of, By Split Disk Method
ASTM D2344 Apparent Interlaminar Shear Strength of Parallel Fiber Composites by Short-Beam Method
ASTM D2734 Void Content of Reinforced Plastics
ASTM D3039 Tensile Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
ASTM D3171 Fiber Content of Resin-Matrix Composites by Matrix Digestion
ASTM D3379 Tensile Strength and Young’s Modulus for High-Modulus Single-Filament Materials
ASTM D3410 Compressive Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials with Unsupported Gage Section by Shear
Loading
ASTM D3479 Tension-Tension Fatigue of Oriented Fiber, Resin Matrix Composites
ASTM D3518 In-Plane Shear Response of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials by Tensile Test of a +/- 45 D e p e
Laminate
ASTM D3529 Resin Solids Content of Epoxy-Matrix Prepreg by Matrix Dissolution
ASTM D3530 Volatiles Content of Epoxy Matrix Prepreg
ASTM D3531 Resin Flow of Carbon Fiber-Epoxy Prepreg
ASTM D3532 Gel Time of Carbon Fiber-Epoxy Prepreg
ASTM D3544 Reporting Test Methods and Results on High Modulus Fibers
ASTM D3800 Density of High-Modulus Fibers
ASTM D3878 Standard Terminology of High-Modulus Reinforcing Fibers and their Composites
ASTM D4018 Properties of Continuous Filament Carbon and Graphite Tows
ASTM D4102 Thermal Oxidative Resistance of Carbon Fibers
ASTM D4255 In-plane Shear Properties of Composite Laminates
ASTM D5229 Moisture Absorption Properties and Equilibrium Conditioning of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
ASTM D5300 Measurement of Resin Content and other Related Properties of Polymer Matrix Thermoset Prepreg by
Combined Mechanical and Ultrasonic Methods
ASTM D.5467 Compressive Properties of Unidirectional Polymer Matrix Composites Using a Sandwich Beam
ASTM D5528 Mode I Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Unidirectional Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites
1062 Specifications and standards for polymer composites

Table B.3 SACMA Recommended methods (SRM)

SRM 1 Compressive Properties of Oriented Fiber-Resin Composites

SRM 2 Compression After Impact Properties of Oriented Fiber-Resin Composites
SRM 3 Open-Hole Compression Properties of Oriented Fiber-Resin Composites
SRM 4 Tensile Properties of Oriented Fiber-Resin Composites
SRM 5 Open-Hole Tensile Properties of Oriented Fiber-Resin Composites
SRM 6 Compressive Properties of Oriented Cross-Plied Fiber-Resin Composites
SRM 7 In-plane Shear Stress-Strain Properties of Oriented Fiber-Resin Composites
SRM 8 Short Beam Shear Strength of Oriented Fiber-Resin Composites
SRM 9 Tensile Properties of Oriented Cross-Plied Fiber-Resin Composites
SRM 10 Fiber Volume, Percent Resin Volume and Calculated Average Cured Ply Thickness of Plied Laminates
SRM 11 Environmental Conditioning of Composite Test Laminates
SRM 12 Lot Acceptance of Carbon Fibers
SRP 1 Printing and Applying Bar Code Labels
SRM 13 Determination of Mass Per Unit Length of Carbon Fibers
SRM 14 Determination of Sizing Content on Carbon Fibers
SRM 15 Determination of Density of Carbon Fibers
SRM 16 Tow Tensile Testing of Carbon Fibers
SRM 17 Determination of Twist in Carbon Fibers
SRM 18 Glass Transition Temperature Determination by DMA of Oriented Fiber-Resin Composites
SRM 19 Viscosity Characteristics of Matrix Resins
SRM 20 High Performance Liquid Chromatography of Thermoset Resins
SRM 21 Fluid Resistance Evaluation of Composite Materials
SRM 22 Determining the Resin Flow of Preimpregnated B-Staged Materials
SRM 23 Determination of Resin Content and Fiber Areal Weight of Thermoset Prepreg with Destructive Techniques
SRM 24 Determination of Resin Content, Fiber Areal Weight and Flow of Thermoset Prepreg by Combined
Mechanical and Ultrasonic Methods
SRM 25 Heat of Reaction, Onset Temperature and Peak Temperature for Composite System Resins Using Differential
Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
SRM 26 Fiber/Matrix Adhesion of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites

However, SACMA recommended methods Table B.5 lists military specifications for various
fiber reinforcements and composite materials.
(SRMs) are being used as standards by various
-
organizations. The Military Handbook 17 effort is the most
widely r e c o h e d DoD standardization pro-
ject. The purpose of this handbook is to provide
B.3.3 AEROSPACE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS a SOUTCe of based
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is ical property data for current and emerging
the primary organization in the USA which composite materials. The MIL-HDBK-17 gov-
issues material specifications for polymer ernment/industry coordination group meets
composites. Table B.4 lists some typical twice annually to develop this handbook.
Aerospace Material Specificationsfor -polymer
-
composites. In general, the SAE has published
B,3.5 NASA STANDARDS
specifications for carbon, aramid, glass and
boron fiber composites. The National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) has developed five
B.3.4 MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS
standard tests and a material specification for
carbon (graphite) composites. Table B.6 lists
The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued the specific tests and the NASA/aircraft
several military specifications for polymer com- industry specification for toughened epoxy
posite materials used in aircraft applications. composite materials.
 Standards used in USA 1063

Table 84 Aerospace material specifications (AMS) for polymer composites

CarbonEpoxy Composites
AMS 3892B Fibers, Carbon Tow and Yam, for Structural Composites
AMs 3894E Carbon Fiber Tape and Sheet, Epoxy Resin Impregnated
AMS 3895B Broadgoods and Tape, Multi-Ply Carbon Fiber/Epoxy, Resin Impregnated, Uniform Fiber

Aramid/Epoxy Composites
AMS 39018 Organic Fiber (Para-Aramid),Yarn and Roving, High Modulus
AMS 3902C Cloth, Organic Fiber (Para-Aramid),High Modulus for Structural Composites
AMS 3903A Cloth, Organic Fiber (Para-Aramid),High Modulus, Epoxy Resin Impregnated

GlassEpoxy Composites
-
AMS 3821B Cloth, Type 'E' Glass, ' B Stage Epoxy-Resin-Impregnated,7781 Style Fabric, Flame
Resistant
AMS 3828C Glass Roving, Epoxy-Resin-Impregnated,Type 'E' Glass
AMs 3831A Cloth, Type 'E' Glass, ' B Stage Epoxy Resin Impregnated, 7781 Style Fabric, Flame
Resistant, Improved Strength
AMS 3832C Roving, Type '$2' Glass, Epoxy Resin Impregnated
AMs 3906B Glass Tape and Flat Sheet, Non-Woven Cloth, Epoxy Resin Impregnated, For Hand and
Machine Layup

Boron/Epoxy Composites
AMs 3865C Filaments, Boron, Tungsten Substrate, Continuous
AMs 3867I3 Boron Filament Tape, Epoxy-Resin-Impregnated

B.3.6 FAA ADVISORY CIRCULARS (AC) Division is the Materials and Structures
Committee (AIA/MSC) which is responsible
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
for the coordination and review of proposed
has issued Advisory Circulars (AC) to assist
specification requirements for materials,
commercial aircraft manufacturers in demon-
processes and structures. To promote stan-
strating compliance with the requirements of
dardization AIA has initiated Project 340-1
the Federal Aviation Regulations in the design
Standardization of Advanced Composite
and manufacture of composite material struc-
Materials and has issued two National
tures. Table B.7 lists two Advisory Circulars
Aerospace Standards (NAS) for composites
issued by the FAA. As of this writing, AC
manufacturing which are listed in Table B.8.
145-6 is a draft document undergoing coordi-
nation. AC 145-6 addresses requirements for
composite repairs, including materials, 8.3.8 COMPOSITE MATERIALS
processes, and quality control tests. CHARACTERIZATION,INC. (CMC)
Composite Materials Characterization, Inc.
(CMC) is a joint enterprise funded by users of
B.3.7 AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
advanced aerospace composite materials. CMC
(AIAI was formed as a result of an Aerospace
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Industries Association (AM) initiative to pro-
plays a lead role in composites standardiza- mote industry research collaboration.CMC is a
tion. Within the AIA Engineering Standards Delaware corporation chartered in 1987 to
1064 Specifications and standards for polymer composites

Table 8.5 Military specifications and standards for polymer composite materials

MIL-Y-1140H Yam, Cord, Sleeving, Cloth, and Tape-Glass

MIL-C-8073D Core Material, Plastic Honeycomb, Laminated Glass Fabric Base, For Aircraft Structural and
Electronic Applications
MIL-S-9041B Sandwich Construction, Plastic Resin, Glass Fabric Base, Laminated Facings and Honeycomb
Core for Aircraft Structural and Electronic Applications
MIL-C-9084C Cloth, Glass, Finished, For Resin Laminates
MIL-P-94OOC Plastic Laminate and Sandwich Construction Parts and Assembly, Aircraft Structural, Process
Specification Requirements
MIL-P-17549D Plastic Laminates, Fibrous Glass Reinforced, Marine Structural
MIL-C-19663D Cloth, Woven Roving, For Plastic Laminates
MIL-T-29586 (AS) Thermosetting Polymer Composite, Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Reinforced Prepreg Tape
(Widths Up to 60 Inches), General SpecificationFor
MIL-M-43248C Mat, Reinforcing Glass Fiber
MIL-A-46103D Armor, Lightweight, Ceramic-Faced Composite
MIL-A-46165 (MR) Armor, Woven Glass Roving Fabrics
MIL-I-46166 (MR) Plastic Laminates, Glass Reinforced (For Use in Armor Composites)
MIL-P-46169A Plastic, Sheet Molding Compound, Polyester, Glass Fiber Reinforced (For General Purpose
Applications)
MIL-P-46187 Prepreg, Unidirectional Tape, Carbon (Graphite) Fiber Polyimide (PMR-15) Resin
Impregnated, 316 C (600 F)
MIL-P-46190 Prepreg, Woven Fabric, Carbon Fiber Bismaleimide (BMI) Resin Impregnated
MIL-PRF-46197A Laminate: High-Strength Glass, Fabric-Reinforced, Polyester Resin Preimpregnated
MIL-R-60346C Roving, Glass, Fibrous (For Prepreg Tape & Roving, Filament Winding & Pultrusion
Applications)
MIL-A-62473B Armor: Aluminum-Aramid, Laminate Composite
MIL-F-64156 Fabric, Carbon (Graphite) Fiber, Nickel-Coated
MIL-Y-83370A (AF) Yam, Roving, and Cloth, High Modulus, Organic Fiber
MIL-Y-83371 (AF) Yams, Graphite, High Modulus, Continuous Filament
MIL-G-83410 (AF) Graphite Fiber Resin Impregnated Tape and Sheet, For Hand Layup
MIL-R-8712OA (AF) Rods, Pultruded, Graphite Fiber Reinforced, Processing of
MIL-F-87121A (AF) Fabric, Graphite Fiber
MIL-Y-87125A(AF) Graphite, 1000/3000 Filaments
MIL-STD-368 HPLC of PMR-15 Polyimide Resin and Prepregs
MIL-STD-373 Transverse Tensile Properties of Unidirectional Fiber/Resin Composite Cylinders
MIL-STD-374 Transverse Compressive Properties of Unidirectional Fiber/Resin Composite Cylinders
MIL-STD-375 In-Plane Shear Properties of Unidirectional Fiber/Resin Composite Cylinders
*MIL-STD-2031(SH) Fire and Toxicity Test Methods and Qualification Procedure for Composite Material Systems
Used in Hull, Machinery, and Structural Applications Inside Naval Submarines
* Military Standard

Table B.6 NASA Standards for composites

NASA RP 1092: Standards Tests for Toughened Resin Composites, July 1983
NASA RP 1092 defines five standard tests (STs) for graphite/epoxy composite laminates:
ST-1: Compression after impact
ST-2: Edge delamination
ST-3: Open-hole tension
ST-4: Open-hole compression
ST-5: Hinged double cantilever beam
NASA RP 1142: NASA/ Aircraft Industry Standard Specification for Graphite Fiber Toughened
Thermoset Resin Composite Material, June 1985
 Non-US Standards in use 1065

Table B.7 FAA Advisory circulars for composites compressive, and shear loadings at selective
hygrothermal test conditions. CMC also works
AC 20-10A Composite Aircraft Structures with other national organizations to promote
AC 21-26 Quality Control for the Manufacture of composites standardization.
Composite Structures
AC 145-6 Repair Stations for Composite and
Bonded Aircraft Structure B.4 NON-US STANDARDS IN USE

Table 8.8 National aerospace standards for B.4.1 AECMA STANDARDS

composites
The European Association of Aerospace
NAS 990 Composite Filament Tape Laying Manufacturers (known as AECMA in Europe)
Machine - Numerically Controlled is developing various standards for carbon
NAS 999 Non-Destructive Inspection of fiber composites for aerospace applications.
Advanced Composite Structures Table B.10 lists proposed European Norm (EN)
standards for determining the physical and
mechanical properties of carbon fibers and
conduct research and development on emerging their composites.
composite materials including characterization,
screening, fabrication, and inspection of materi-
B.4.2 JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS (JIS)
als or structures made from the materials.
The primary focus of CMC is on screening Standardization efforts in Japan are managed
testing of emerging composite materials. The by the Standards Department under the
CMC effort generates a standardized database Ministry of International Trade and Industry
of consistent properties for advanced compos- (MITI).The Japanese Standards Association is
ite materials which can be shared between in charge of publishing Japanese Industrial
member companies (Table B.9). CMC subcon- Standards (JIS).Table B . l l lists Japanese stan-
tracts to third parties the material dards for carbon fibers and their composites.
procurement, test specimen fabrication, inspec-
tion, test, data analysis, and documentation of
results. All tests and data are conducted in B.4.3 GERMAN (DIN) STANDARDS
accordance with CMC-approved procedures to German aerospace specifications for carbon,
produce a consistent and standardized data- aramid, and glass fiber polymer composites
base necessary for comparative assessment of are listed in Table B.12. The DIN specifications
material properties. Physical and mechanical and standards are published by the German
properties testing is performed, including lam- Institute for Standardization, which is the
ina and laminate evaluations under tensile, ’Deutsches Institut fur Normung’ (DIN) in
German.

Table B.9 CMC Member companies B.4.4 INTERNATIONAL (ISO) STANDARDS

The International Organization for
Dow Chemical Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 61
General Electric
Northrop Grumman on Plastics, Subcommittee 13 on Composites
Lockheed Martin and Reinforcement Fibers is the body which is
UTC /Sikorsky developing international standards for poly-
Loral Vought mer composites. The USA is represented at
Rohr Industries international meetings through the American
1066 Specifications and standards for polymer composites

Table B.10 AECMA Standards for carbon fibers and their composites

AECMA prEN2557 Carbon Fibre Preimpregnates, Test Method for the Determination of Mass Per
Unit Area
AECMA prEN2558 Carbon Fibre Preimpregnates, Test Method for the Determination of the
Percentage of Volatile Matter
AECMA prEN2559 Carbon Fibre Preimpregnates, Test Method for the Determination of the Resin
and Fibre Content and the Mass of Fibre Per Unit Area
AECMA prEN2560 Carbon Fibre Preimpregnates, Test Method for the Determination of the Resin
Flow
AECMA prEN2561 Unidirectional Laminates Carbon-Thermosetting Resin Tensile Test Parallel to the
Fibre Direction
AECMA prEN2562 Unidirectional Laminates Carbon-Thermosetting Resin Flexural Test
AECMA prEN2563 Unidirectional Laminates Carbon-Thermosetting Resin Test Method,
Determination of Apparent Interlaminar Shear Strength
AECMA prEN2564 Carbon Fibre Laminates, Test Method for the Determination of the Fibre and
Resin Fractions and Porosity Content

Table B . l l Japanese standards for carbon fiber Table B.12 German specifications for polymer
composites composites

JIS R 7601 Testing Methods for Carbon Fibers DIN 29965 Aerospace; Carbon Fibres, High
JIS R 7602 Testing Methods for Carbon Woven Performance Carbon Fibre Filament
Fabrics Yams, Technical Specification
JIS K 7071 Testing Methods for Prepreg, DIN 29971 Aerospace; Unidirectional Carbon
Carbon Fiber and Epoxy Resins Fibre-Epoxy Sheet and Tape Prepreg,
JIS K 7073 Testing Method for Tensile Technical Specification
Properties of Carbon Fibre DIN 65090 Aerospace; Textile Glass,
Reinforced Plastics Preimpregnated Filament Glass Cloth
JIS K 7074 Testing Methods for Flexural for E-Glass (Prepreg),Technical
Properties of Carbon Fibre Specification
Reinforced Plastics DIN 65426 Aerospace; Aromatic Polyamide
Part 1: (Aramid) - Preimpregnated Woven
Fabric, High-Modulus Filament Yam
(Prepreg);Dimensions, Masses
DIN 65426 Aerospace; Aromatic Polyamide
National Standards Institute (ANSI). Table Part 2 (Aramid)- Woven Filament Fabric
8.13 lists draft and published (ISO) standards Prepreg from High-Modulus Filament
for composites. Yam and Epoxy Resin, Technical
Specification

B.5 PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS

This appendix does not include the many
composite material and process specifications stitute a substantial data base which cannot be
which have been developed a n d are used by included herein. Please note that this appendix
individual private sector companies (i.e. addresses only polymer matrix composites.
primes, fabricators and suppliers). Most, if not Specifications and standards for other types of
all, of the companies which either produce or composite materials (MMC, CMC, and C/C)
use composites have some proprietary specifi- are still in early stages of development and
cations for composite materials and processes. may be either subject to export control or
It is known that proprietary specifications con- proprietary.
 Proprietary spec$cations 1067

Table 813 International (ISO) standards for polymer composites

CD 1268 Fiber Reinforced Plastics - Test Plates Manufacturing Methods -Part 1- General Conditions
CD 3341 Textile Glass - Yams - Determination of Breaking Force and Breaking Elongation
CD 3374 Textile Glass - Mats - Determination of Mass Per Unit Area
CD 4605 Reinforced Products - Woven Fabrics - Determination of Mass Per Unit Area
CD 14127 Composites - Determination of Resin, Fiber and Void Content for Composites Reinforced
with Carbon Fiber
CD 15024 Determination of Mode I Delamination Resistance of Unidirectional Fiber Reinforced
Polymer Laminate Using the Double Cantilever Beam Specimin
CD 15034 Plastics - Prepregs - Resin Flow
CD 15040 Plastics - Prepregs - Gel Time
CD 15310 Reinforced Plastics - Determination of In-Plane Shear Modulus by Plate Twist Method
DIS 3374 Reinforcement Products - Mats and Fabrics - Determination of Mass Per Unit Area
DIS 5025 Textile Glass - Woven Fabrics - Determination of Width and Length
DIS 14126 Fiber Reinforced Plastic Composites - Determination of Compressive Properties in the In-
Plane Direction
FDIS 1889 Reinforcement Yarns - Determination of Linear Density
FDIS 1890 Reinforcement Yarns - Determination of Twist
FDIS 3344 Reinforcement Product - Determination of Moisture Content
FDIS 12114 Fiber-reinforced Plastics - Thermosetting Moulding Compounds and Prepregs -
Determination of Cure Characteristics
FDIS 11667 Fiber-Reinforced Plastics - Moulding Compounds and Prepregs - Determination of Resin,
Reinforced Fiber and Mineral Filler Content - Dissolution Methods
FDIS 12115 Fiber-Reinforced Plastics - Thermosetting Moulding Compounds and Prepregs -
Determination of Flowability, Maturation and Shelf Life
IS0 2559 Textile Glass - Mats (made from Chopped or Continuous Strands) Basis for a Specification
IS0 3605 Textile Glass - Rovings - Determination of Compressive Properties of Rod Composites
IS0 8515 Textile Glass - Reinforced Plastics - Determination of Compressive Properties in the
Direction Parallel to the Plane of Lamination
IS0 10119 Carbon Fiber - Determination of Density
IS0 10120 Carbon Fiber - Determination of Linear Density

CD - Committee Draft
DIS - Draft International Standard
JDIS - Final Draft International Standard
1068 Specifications and standards f o r polymer composites

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