ASTM D4762-11

Standard Guide for Testing Polymer Matrix Composite Materials

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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 (MIL-HDBK-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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Jan-2011
• ICS: 83.140.20 - Laminated sheets
• Technical Committee: D30 - Composite Materials
• Drafting Committee: D30.01 - Editorial and Resource Standards

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D4762-08 - Standard Guide for Testing Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM D4762-11a - Standard Guide for Testing Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D8509/D8509M-23 - Standard Guide for Test Method Selection and Test Specimen Design for Bolted Joint Related Properties
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E2533-21 - Standard Guide for Nondestructive Examination of Polymer Matrix Composites Used in Aerospace Applications
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D8069-17a - Standard Test Method for Determining Flexural Modulus of Full Section Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Members with Doubly Symmetric Cross Sections under Bending
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4762–11
Standard Guide for
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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 C272 Test Method for Water Absorption of Core Materials
for Structural Sandwich Constructions
1.1 This guide summarizes the application of ASTM stan-
C273/C273M Test Method for Shear Properties of Sand-
dard test methods (and other supporting standards) to
wich Core Materials
continuous-fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite materi-
C297/C297M Test Method for Flatwise Tensile Strength of
als. The most commonly used or most applicable ASTM
Sandwich Constructions
standards are included, emphasizing use of standards of Com-
C363/C363M Test Method for Node Tensile Strength of
mittee D30 on Composite Materials.
Honeycomb Core Materials
1.2 This guide does not cover all possible standards that
C364/C364M Test Method for Edgewise Compressive
could apply to polymer matrix composites and restricts discus-
Strength of Sandwich Constructions
sion to the documented scope. Commonly used but non-
C365/C365M Test Method for Flatwise Compressive Prop-
standard industry extensions of test method scopes, such as
erties of Sandwich Cores
application of static test methods to fatigue testing, are not
C366/C366M Test Methods for Measurement of Thickness
discussed. A more complete summary of general composite
of Sandwich Cores
testing standards, including non-ASTM test methods, is in-
C393/C393M Test Method for Core Shear Properties of
cluded in the Composite Materials Handbook (MIL-HDBK-
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Sandwich Constructions by Beam Flexure
17). Additional specific recommendations for testing textile
C394 Test Method for Shear Fatigue of Sandwich Core
(fabric, braided) composites are contained in Guide D6856.
Materials
1.3 This guide does not specify a system of measurement;
C480/C480M Test Method for Flexure Creep of Sandwich
the systems specified within each of the referenced standards
Constructions
shall apply as appropriate. Note that the referenced standards
C481 Test Method for Laboratory Aging of Sandwich
ofASTM Committee D30 are either SI-only or combined-unit
Constructions
standards with SI units listed first.
C613/C613M TestMethodforConstituentContentofCom-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
posite Prepreg by Soxhlet Extraction
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D2344/D2344M Test Method for Short-Beam Strength of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Polymer Matrix Composite Materials andTheir Laminates
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
D3039/D3039M Test Method for Tensile Properties of
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
2. Referenced Documents D3171 Test Methods for Constituent Content of Composite
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Materials
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3410/D3410M Test Method for Compressive Properties
2.1.1 Standards of Committee D30 on Composite Materials
of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials with Unsupported
C271/C271M Test Method for Density of Sandwich Core
Gage Section by Shear Loading
Materials
D3479/D3479M Test Method for Tension-Tension Fatigue
of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D30 on Composite
D3518/D3518M Test Method for In-Plane Shear Response
Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D30.01 on Editorial and
of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials by Tensile Test of
Resource Standards.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2011. Published February 2011. Originally
a 645° Laminate
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D4762 – 08. DOI:
D3529/D3529M TestMethodforMatrixSolidsContentand
10.1520/D4762-11.
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Matrix Content of Composite Prepreg
Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4,
Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http:// D3530/D3530M TestMethodforVolatilesContentofCom-
dodssp.daps.dla.mil.
posite Material Prepreg
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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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:D4762–08 Designation:D4762–11
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 ofASTM 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
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non-ASTM test methods, is included in the Composite Materials Handbook (MIL-HDBK-17). Additional specific recommen-
dations 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
C272 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 DelaminationNode 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
C394 Test Method for Shear Fatigue of Sandwich Core Materials
C480480/C480M Test Method for Flexure Creep of Sandwich Constructions
C481 Test Method for Laboratory Aging of Sandwich Constructions
C613/C613M 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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ThisguideisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD30onCompositeMaterials andisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD30.01onEditorialandResource
Standards.
Current edition approved April 1, 2008. Published September 2008. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as D4762–04. DOI:
10.1520/D4762-08.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2011. Published February 2011. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D4762 – 08. DOI:
10.1520/D4762-11.
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Available fromASTM, and also from the U.S. DoD Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 RobbinsAve., Philadelphia, PA19111-5094,Attn:
NPODS.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://dodssp.daps.dla.mil.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book ofASTM 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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