Standard Guide for Testing Polymer Matrix Composite Materials

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide is intended to aid in the selection of standards for polymer matrix composite materials. It specifically summarizes the application of standards from ASTM Committee D30 on Composite Materials that apply to continuous-fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite materials. For reference and comparison, many commonly used or applicable ASTM standards from other ASTM Committees are also included.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide summarizes the application of ASTM standard test methods (and other supporting standards) to continuous-fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite materials. The most commonly used or most applicable ASTM standards are included, emphasizing use of standards of Committee D30 on Composite Materials.  
1.2 This guide does not cover all possible standards that could apply to polymer matrix composites and restricts discussion to the documented scope. Commonly used but non-standard industry extensions of test method scopes, such as application of static test methods to fatigue testing, are not discussed. A more complete summary of general composite testing standards, including non-ASTM test methods, is included in the Composite Materials Handbook (CMH-17).2 Additional specific recommendations for testing textile (fabric, braided) composites are contained in Guide D6856.  
1.3 This guide does not specify a system of measurement; the systems specified within each of the referenced standards shall apply as appropriate. Note that the referenced standards of ASTM Committee D30 are either SI-only or combined-unit standards with SI units listed first.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Designation: D4762 − 16
Standard Guide for
1
Testing Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4762; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C271/C271MTest Method for Density of Sandwich Core
Materials
1.1 This guide summarizes the application of ASTM stan-
C272/C272MTest Method for Water Absorption of Core
dard test methods (and other supporting standards) to
Materials for Sandwich Constructions
continuous-fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite materi-
C273/C273MTestMethodforShearPropertiesofSandwich
als. The most commonly used or most applicable ASTM
Core Materials
standards are included, emphasizing use of standards of Com-
C297/C297MTest Method for Flatwise Tensile Strength of
mittee D30 on Composite Materials.
Sandwich Constructions
1.2 This guide does not cover all possible standards that
C363/C363MTest Method for Node Tensile Strength of
could apply to polymer matrix composites and restricts discus-
Honeycomb Core Materials
sion to the documented scope. Commonly used but non-
C364/C364M Test Method for Edgewise Compressive
standard industry extensions of test method scopes, such as
Strength of Sandwich Constructions
application of static test methods to fatigue testing, are not
C365/C365MTest Method for Flatwise Compressive Prop-
discussed. A more complete summary of general composite
erties of Sandwich Cores
testing standards, including non-ASTM test methods, is in-
C366/C366MTest Methods for Measurement of Thickness
2
cluded in the Composite Materials Handbook (CMH-17).
of Sandwich Cores
Additionalspecificrecommendationsfortestingtextile(fabric,
C393/C393MTest Method for Core Shear Properties of
braided) composites are contained in Guide D6856.
Sandwich Constructions by Beam Flexure
1.3 This guide does not specify a system of measurement;
C394/C394MTest Method for Shear Fatigue of Sandwich
the systems specified within each of the referenced standards
Core Materials
shall apply as appropriate. Note that the referenced standards
C480/C480MTest Method for Flexure Creep of Sandwich
ofASTM Committee D30 are either SI-only or combined-unit
Constructions
standards with SI units listed first.
C481Test Method for Laboratory Aging of Sandwich Con-
structions
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
C613Test Method for Constituent Content of Composite
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Prepreg by Soxhlet Extraction
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D2344/D2344MTest Method for Short-Beam Strength of
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. PolymerMatrixCompositeMaterialsandTheirLaminates
D3039/D3039MTest Method forTensile Properties of Poly-
2. Referenced Documents mer Matrix Composite Materials
3 D3171Test Methods for Constituent Content of Composite
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Materials
2.1.1 StandardsofCommitteeD30onCompositeMaterials
D3410/D3410MTest Method for Compressive Properties of
Polymer Matrix Composite Materials with Unsupported
Gage Section by Shear Loading
1
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D30 on Composite
D3479/D3479MTest Method for Tension-Tension Fatigue
Materialsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D30.01 on Editorial and
Resource Standards.
of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 2016. Published September 2016. Originally
D3518/D3518MTest Method for In-Plane Shear Response
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D4762–11a. DOI:
ofPolymerMatrixCompositeMaterialsbyTensileTestof
10.1520/D4762-16.
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PA 15096, http://www.sae.org.
D3529/D3529MTest Method for Matrix Solids Content and
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Matrix Content of Composite Prepreg
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
D3530Test Method for Volatiles Content of Composite
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Material Prepreg
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D4762 − 16
D3531/D3531MTest Method for Resin Flow of Carbon D6671/D6671MTest Method for Mixed Mode I-Mode II
Fiber-Epoxy Prepreg Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Unidirectional Fiber
D3532/D3532MTestMethodforGelTimeofCarbonFiber- Reinfor
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D4762 − 11a D4762 − 16
Standard Guide for
1
Testing Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4762; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide summarizes the application of ASTM standard test methods (and other supporting standards) to continuous-fiber
reinforced polymer matrix composite materials. The most commonly used or most applicable ASTM standards are included,
emphasizing use of standards of Committee D30 on Composite Materials.
1.2 This guide does not cover all possible standards that could apply to polymer matrix composites and restricts discussion to
the documented scope. Commonly used but non-standard industry extensions of test method scopes, such as application of static
test methods to fatigue testing, are not discussed. A more complete summary of general composite testing standards, including
2
non-ASTM test methods, is included in the Composite Materials Handbook (MIL-HDBK-17).(CMH-17). Additional specific
recommendations for testing textile (fabric, braided) composites are contained in Guide D6856.
1.3 This guide does not specify a system of measurement; the systems specified within each of the referenced standards shall
apply as appropriate. Note that the referenced standards of ASTM Committee D30 are either SI-only or combined-unit standards
with SI units listed first.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.1.1 Standards of Committee D30 on Composite Materials
C271/C271M Test Method for Density of Sandwich Core Materials
C272C272/C272M Test Method for Water Absorption of Core Materials for Structural Sandwich Constructions
C273/C273M Test Method for Shear Properties of Sandwich Core Materials
C297/C297M Test Method for Flatwise Tensile Strength of Sandwich Constructions
C363/C363M Test Method for Node Tensile Strength of Honeycomb Core Materials
C364/C364M Test Method for Edgewise Compressive Strength of Sandwich Constructions
C365/C365M Test Method for Flatwise Compressive Properties of Sandwich Cores
C366/C366M Test Methods for Measurement of Thickness of Sandwich Cores
C393/C393M Test Method for Core Shear Properties of Sandwich Constructions by Beam Flexure
C394C394/C394M Test Method for Shear Fatigue of Sandwich Core Materials
C480/C480M Test Method for Flexure Creep of Sandwich Constructions
C481 Test Method for Laboratory Aging of Sandwich Constructions
C613/C613MC613 Test Method for Constituent Content of Composite Prepreg by Soxhlet Extraction
D2344/D2344M Test Method for Short-Beam Strength of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials and Their Laminates
D3039/D3039M Test Method for Tensile Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
D3171 Test Methods for Constituent Content of Composite Materials
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D30 on Composite Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D30.01 on Editorial and Resource
Standards.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011Aug. 15, 2016. Published September 2011September 2016. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2011
as D4762 – 11.D4762 – 11a. DOI: 10.1520/D4762-11A.10.1520/D4762-16.
2
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://dodssp.daps.dla.mil.SAE
International (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096, http://www.sae.org.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D3410/D3410M Test Method for Compressive Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials with Unsupported Gage
Section by Shear Loading
D3479/D3479M Test Method for T
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