ASTM C480-99
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Flexure Creep of Sandwich Constructions
Standard Test Method for Flexure Creep of Sandwich Constructions
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the creep characteristics and creep rate of sandwich constructions loaded in flexure, at any desired temperature.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given may be approximate.
1.3 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:C480–99
Standard Test Method for
Flexure Creep of Sandwich Constructions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 480; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4. Apparatus
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the creep 4.1 The apparatus for loading the specimen shall conform to
characteristics and creep rate of sandwich constructions loaded Test Method C 393 except that a constant load shall be applied
in flexure, at any desired temperature. by means of weights and a lever system. Fig. 1 shows a lever
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the and weight-loading apparatus that has been found satisfactory.
standard. The inch-pound units given may be approximate. 4.2 Micrometer, gage, or caliper, capable of measuring
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the accurately to 0.025 mm (0.001 in.).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Test Specimens
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 5.1 The test specimen shall be of sandwich construction of
a size and proportions conforming to the flexure test specimen
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
described in Test Method C 393.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 The number of test specimens and the method of their
2.1 ASTM Standards: selection depend on the purpose of the particular test under
C 393 Test Method for Flexural Properties of Flat Sandwich consideration, and no general rule can be given to cover all
Constructions cases. However, when specimens are to be used for acceptance
tests, at least three specimens shall be tested.
3. Significance and Use
6. Conditioning
3.1 The determination of the creep rate provides informa-
tion on the behavior of sandwich constructions under constant 6.1 When the test is performed at room temperature and the
load. Creep is defined as deflection under constant load over a physical properties of the component materials are affected by
period of time beyond the initial deformation as a result of the moisture, bring the test specimens to constant weight (61%)
application of the load. Deflection data obtained from this test before testing, preferably in a conditioning room with tempera-
method can be plotted against time, and a creep rate deter- ture and humidity control. The tests, preferably, should be
mined. By using standard specimen constructions and constant madeinaroomunderthesameconditions.Atemperatureof23
loading, the test method may also be used to evaluate creep 6 3°C (73 6 5°F) and a relative humidity of 50 6 5 % are
behavior of sandwich panel core-to-facing adhesives. recommended for standard control conditions.
3.2 This test method provides a standard method of obtain-
7. Procedure
ing flexure creep of sandwich constructions for quality control,
7.1 Measure the dimensions of the specimens in millimetres
acceptance specification testing, and research and develop-
ment. (inches) to a precision of 60.5 %.
7.2 The load applied to the specimen by the lever system
shown in Fig. 1 may be calculated as follows:
WM 1wB
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-30 on
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Composite Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D30.09 on
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Sandwich Construction.
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1999. Published February 2000. Originally
where:
published as C 480 – 61T. Last previous edition C 480 – 62 (1999).
P 5 load applied to specimen, N (lb);
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