ASTM D1002-10(2019)

Standard Test Method for Apparent Shear Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively Bonded Metal Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to-Metal)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is primarily comparative. However, it does have application as a discriminator in determining variations in adherend surface preparation parameters and adhesive environmental durability. The test method has found applications in controlling surface preparations, primer, and adhesive systems for determining strength properties of tested systems.  
4.2 The misuse of strength values obtained from this test method as design-allowable stress values for structural joints could lead to product failure, property damage, and human injury. The apparent shear strength of an adhesive obtained from a given small single-lap specimen may differ from that obtained from a joint made with different adherends or by a different bonding process. The normal variation of temperature and moisture in the service environment causes the adherends and the adhesive to swell or shrink. The adherends and adhesive are likely to have different thermal and moisture coefficients of expansion.  
4.3 Even in small specimens, short-term environmental changes may induce internal stresses or chemical changes in the adhesive that permanently affect the apparent strength and other mechanical properties of the adhesive. The problem of predicting joint behavior in a changing environment is even more difficult if a different type of adherend is used in a larger structural joint than was used in the small specimen.  
4.4 The apparent shear strength measured with a single-lap specimen is not suitable for determining design-allowable stresses for designing structural joints that differ in any manner from the joints tested without thorough analysis and understanding of the joint and adhesive behaviors.  
4.5 Single-lap tests may be used for comparing and selecting adhesives or bonding processes for susceptibility to fatigue and environmental changes, but such comparisons must be made with great caution since different adhesives may respond differently in different joints. See Guide D4896 f...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the apparent shear strengths of adhesives for bonding metals when tested on a standard single-lap-joint specimen and under specified conditions of preparation and test.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2019
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: D14 - Adhesives
• Drafting Committee: D14.80 - Metal Bonding Adhesives

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D1002-10 - Standard Test Method for Apparent Shear Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively Bonded Metal Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to-Metal)
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2019
• Refers: ASTM A109/A109M-24 - Standard Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25 Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2024
• Refers: ASTM B36/B36M-23 - Standard Specification for Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, And Rolled Bar
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Refers: ASTM B265-20a - Standard Specification for Titanium and Titanium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020
• Refers: ASTM B265-20 - Standard Specification for Titanium and Titanium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2020
• Refers: ASTM B152/B152M-19 - Standard Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2019
• Refers: ASTM A109/A109M-16(2018) - Standard Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25 Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2018
• Refers: ASTM B36/B36M-18 - Standard Specification for Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, And Rolled Bar
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2018
• Refers: ASTM A109/A109M-16 - Standard Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25 Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2016
• Refers: ASTM D4896-01(2016) - Standard Guide for Use of Adhesive-Bonded Single Lap-Joint Specimen Test Results
• Effective Date: 01-May-2016
• Refers: ASTM A109/A109M-15 - Standard Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25 Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2015
• Refers: ASTM B265-15 - Standard Specification for Titanium and Titanium Alloy Strip, Sheet, and Plate
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2015
• Refers: ASTM E4-14 - Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Refers: ASTM A109/A109M-14 - Standard Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25 Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled
• Effective Date: 01-May-2014
• Refers: ASTM E177-14 - Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
• Effective Date: 01-May-2014

Overview

ASTM D1002-10(2019) is an internationally recognized standard test method established by ASTM International for determining the apparent shear strength of single-lap-joint adhesively bonded metal specimens under tension loading (metal-to-metal). This method provides a comparative approach to evaluate adhesive performance on prepared metal surfaces, particularly valuable for quality control and material comparison in adhesives and surface preparation processes. The standard ensures results are derived under specified preparation, conditioning, and testing conditions for reliability and repeatability.

Key Topics

• Apparent Shear Strength: Measures the adhesive’s ability to resist shear forces when bonding metals using a standardized single-lap joint specimen.
• Comparative Testing: Primarily used to compare adhesives or bonding processes, especially under varied surface preparation and environmental conditions.
• Surface Preparation and Adhesive Systems: Critical variables include cleaning, priming, surface treatments, adhesive mixing, application, assembly conditions, and curing protocols.
• Environmental Influence: Temperature and moisture can alter results because adhesives and metals may expand or contract differently, affecting internal stresses and long-term durability.
• Cautions and Limitations: The method is not suitable for deriving design-allowable stress values for large or structurally distinct joints unless comprehensive analyses are performed.

Applications

• Quality Control in Adhesive Manufacturing: Manufacturers and purchasers can evaluate the effectiveness of adhesives on metal substrates by strictly controlling surface preparation and bonding parameters.
• Surface Treatment Validation: Ideal for investigating the impact of cleaning, priming, and surface treatment techniques on bond strength.
• Product Qualification and Selection: Enables selection of optimal adhesive and bonding processes based on performance in standardized tests.
• Research and Development: Used by materials engineers to analyze new adhesive formulations or prepare for specification testing.
• Assessment of Environmental Durability: Compares adhesive and joint system responses to environmental changes, contributing to predictions of long-term performance.

It is crucial to recognize that results from ASTM D1002 are specific to standardized test conditions. Extrapolating these values directly for structural design is hazardous without deeper analysis, as real-world conditions and joint configurations can introduce variation.

Related Standards

• ASTM D907, Terminology of Adhesives: Provides definitions for terms used within adhesive standard test methods.
• ASTM D4896, Guide for Use of Adhesive-Bonded Single Lap-Joint Specimen Test Results: Offers guidance for interpreting and applying results from single-lap-joint tests.
• ASTM E4, Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines: Specifies requirements for loading equipment used in these tests.
• ASTM E177 and E691: Standards for evaluating precision and conducting interlaboratory studies of test methods.

Other referenced standards for metals include ASTM A109/A109M (Steel), B36/B36M (Brass), B152/B152M (Copper), B209 (Aluminum), and B265 (Titanium).

Practical Value

Adhering to ASTM D1002-10(2019) ensures that adhesive bond strength measurements are reliable and comparable across different laboratories and organizations. It supports industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and metal fabrication in controlling and improving bonding processes for metal components. Using this standardized test method helps companies meet quality assurance objectives and comply with buyer and regulatory requirements for material qualification.

Keywords: ASTM D1002, apparent shear strength, single-lap-joint, metal-to-metal bonding, adhesive testing, surface preparation, adhesive durability, quality control, materials testing, standard test method.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D1002 − 10 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Test Method for
Apparent Shear Strength of Single-Lap-Joint Adhesively
Bonded Metal Specimens by Tension Loading (Metal-to-
Metal)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1002; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
The accuracy of the results of strength tests of adhesive bonds will depend on the conditions under
which the bonding process is carried out. Unless otherwise agreed upon by the manufacturer and the
purchaser, the bonding conditions shall be prescribed by the manufacturer of the adhesive. In order to
ensure that complete information is available to the individual conducting the tests, the manufacturer
of the adhesive shall furnish numerical values and other specific information for each of the following
variables:
(1) Procedure for preparation of surfaces prior to application of the adhesive, the cleaning and
drying of metal surfaces, and special surface treatments such as sanding that are not specifically
limited by the pertinent test method.
(2) Complete mixing directions for the adhesive.
(3) Conditions for application of the adhesive, including the rate of spread or thickness of film,
number of coats to be applied, whether to be applied to one or both surfaces, and the conditions of
drying where more than one coat is required.
(4) Assembly conditions before application of pressure, including the room temperature, relative
humidity, length of time, and whether open or closed assembly is to be used.
(5) Curing conditions, including the amount of pressure to be applied, the length of time under
pressure, method of applying pressure (pressure bag, press platens, etc.), heat-up rate, and the
temperature of the assembly when under pressure. It should be stated whether this temperature is that
of the bondline or of the atmosphere at which the assembly is to be maintained.
(6) Conditioning procedure before testing, unless a standard procedure is specified, including the
length of time, temperature, and relative humidity.
Arangemaybeprescribedforanyvariablebythemanufactureroftheadhesiveifitcanbeassumed
by the test operator that any arbitrarily chosen value within such a range, or any combination of such
values for several variables will be acceptable to both the manufacturer and the purchaser of the
adhesive.
1. Scope 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the appar-
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
entshearstrengthsofadhesivesforbondingmetalswhentested
on a standard single-lap-joint specimen and under specified 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
conditions of preparation and test. safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1 priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.80 on Metal
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Bonding Adhesives.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
approved in 1949. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D1002 – 10. DOI:
10.1520/D1002-10R19. ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
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D1002 − 10 (2019)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- the adhesive that permanently affect the apparent strength and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical other mechanical properties of the adhesive. The problem of
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. predicting joint behavior in a changing environment is even
more difficult if a different type of adherend is used in a larger
2. Referenced Documents
structural joint than was used in the small specimen.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.4 The apparent shear strength measured with a single-lap
A109/A109M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25
specimen is not suitable for determining design-allowable
Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled
stresses for designing structural joints that differ in any manner
A167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting
from the joints tested without thorough analysis and under-
Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (With-
standing of the joint and adhesive behaviors.
drawn 2014)
4.5 Single-lap tests may be used for comparing and select-
B36/B36M Specification for Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, And
ing adhesives or bonding processes for susceptibility to fatigue
Rolled Bar
and environmental changes, but such comparisons must be
B152/B152M Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate,
made with great caution since different adhesives may respond
and Rolled Bar
differently in different joints. See Guide D4896 for further
B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
discussion of the concepts relative to interpretation of
Sheet and Plate
adhesive-bonded single-lap-joints.
B265 Specification for Titanium and Titanium Alloy Strip,
Sheet, and Plate
5. Apparatus
D907 Terminology of Adhesives
5.1 The testing machine shall conform to the requirements
D4896 Guide for Use ofAdhesive-Bonded Single Lap-Joint
of Practices E4. The testing machine shall be so selected that
Specimen Test Results
the breaking load of the specimens falls between 15 and 85
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
percent of the full-scale capacity.The machine shall be capable
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
of maintaining a rate of loading of 80 to 100 kg/cm (1200 to
ASTM Test Methods
1400 psi)/min, or, if the rate is dependent on crosshead motion,
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
the machine should be set to approach this rate of loading,
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
approximately 0.05 in./min. It shall be provided with a suitable
3. Terminology
pair of self-aligning grips to hold the specimen. It is recom-
mended that the jaws of these grips shall engage the outer 25
3.1 Definitions—Many terms in this test method are defined
mm (1 in.) of each end of the test specimen firmly.
in Terminology D907.
5.2 The grips and attachments shall be so constructed that
4. Significance and Use
they will move into alignment with the test specimen as soon
4.1 This test method is primarily comparative. However, it
as the load is applied, so that the long axis of the test specimen
does have application as a discriminator in determining varia-
will coincide with the direction of the applied pull through the
tions in adherend surface preparation parameters and adhesive
center line of the grip assembly.
environmental durability. The test method has found applica-
5.3 The length of overlap of the specimen may be varied
tions in controlling surface preparations, primer, and adhesive
where necessary. The length of the specimen in the jaws,
systems for determining strength properties of tested systems.
however, must not be varied. The distance from the end of the
4.2 The misuse of strength values obtained from this test
lap to the end of the jaws should be 63 mm (2 ⁄2 in.) in all tests.
method as design-allowable stress values for structural joints
6. Test Specimens
could lead to product failure, property damage, and human
injury. The apparent shear strength of an adhesive obtained
6.1 Test specimens shall conform to the form and dimen-
from a given small single-lap specimen may differ from that
sions shown in Fig. 1. These shall be cut from test panels
obtained from a joint made with different adherends or by a
prepared as prescribed in Section 7. The recommended thick-
different bonding process.The normal variation of temperature
ness of the sheets is 1.62 6 0.125 mm (0.064 6 0.005 in.).The
and moisture in the service environment causes the adherends
recommended length of overlap for most metals of 1.62 mm
and the adhesive to swell or shrink. The adherends and
(0.064 in.) in thickness is 12.7 6 0.25 mm (0.5 6 0.01 in.).
adhesive are likely to have different thermal and moisture
coefficients of expansion.
4.3 Even in small specimens, short-term environmental
changes may induce internal stresses or chemical changes in
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6.2 Since it is undesirable to exceed the yield point of the
Metal ASTM Designation
Brass B36/B36M, C26800 (Alloy 8)
metal in tension during test, the permissible length of overlap
Copper B152/B152M, C11000
in the specimen will vary with the thickness and type of metal,
Aluminum B209, Alloy 2024, T3 temper
and on the general level of strength of the adhesive being
Steel A109/A109M, Grade 2
Corrosion-resisting steel A167, Type 302
investigated. The maximum permissible length may be com-
Titanium B265
puted from the following relationship:
6.5 At least 30 specimens shall be tested, representing at
L 5 Fty t/τ (1)
least four different joints. However, if statistical analysis of
data and variance is employed, it should be possible to reduce
where:
this number.
L = length of overlap, in.,
t = thickness of metal, in.,
7. Preparation of Test Joints
Fty = yield point of metal (or the stress at proportional
7.1 It is recommended that test specimens be made up in
limit), psi, and
multiples of at least five specimens, and then cut into indi-
τ = 50 percent of the estimated average shear strength in
vidual test specimens (Note 1), Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. Cut sheets of
adhesive bond, psi.
the metals prescribed in 6.1 and 6.4 to suitable size. All edges
6.3 A variation in thickness of the metal, and the length of
of the metal panels and specimens which will be within (or
overlap, will likely influence the test values and make direct
which will bound) the lap joints shall be machined true
comparison of data questionable. For this reason, in compara-
(without burrs or bevels and at right angles to faces) and
tive or specifica
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