ASTM D6416/D6416M-01(2012)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Two-Dimensional Flexural Properties of Simply Supported Sandwich Composite Plates Subjected to a Distributed Load
Standard Test Method for Two-Dimensional Flexural Properties of Simply Supported Sandwich Composite Plates Subjected to a Distributed Load
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method simulates the hydrostatic loading conditions which are often present in actual sandwich structures, such as marine hulls. This test method can be used to compare the two-dimensional flexural stiffness of a sandwich composite made with different combinations of materials or with different fabrication processes. Since it is based on distributed loading rather than concentrated loading, it may also provide more realistic information on the failure mechanisms of sandwich structures loaded in a similar manner. Test data should be useful for design and engineering, material specification, quality assurance, and process development. In addition, data from this test method would be useful in refining predictive mathematical models or computer code for use as structural design tools. Properties that may be obtained from this test method include:
Panel surface deflection at load,
Panel face-sheet strain at load,
Panel bending stiffness,
Panel shear stiffness,
Panel strength, and
Panel failure modes.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method determines the two-dimensional flexural properties of sandwich composite plates subjected to a distributed load. The test fixture uses a relatively large square panel sample which is simply supported all around and has the distributed load provided by a water-filled bladder. This type of loading differs from the procedure of Test Method C393, where concentrated loads induce one-dimensional, simple bending in beam specimens.
1.2 This test method is applicable to composite structures of the sandwich type which involve a relatively thick layer of core material bonded on both faces with an adhesive to thin-face sheets composed of a denser, higher-modulus material, typically, a polymer matrix reinforced with high-modulus fibers.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text the inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
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: D6416/D6416M − 01(Reapproved 2012)
Standard Test Method for
Two-Dimensional Flexural Properties of Simply Supported
Sandwich Composite Plates Subjected to a Distributed
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Load
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6416/D6416M; 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 C365/C365M Test Method for Flatwise Compressive Prop-
erties of Sandwich Cores
1.1 This test method determines the two-dimensional flex-
C393 Test Method for Flexural Properties of Sandwich
ural properties of sandwich composite plates subjected to a
Constructions
distributed load. The test fixture uses a relatively large square
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
panel sample which is simply supported all around and has the
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
distributedloadprovidedbyawater-filledbladder.Thistypeof
D2584 Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced
loadingdiffersfromtheprocedureofTestMethodC393,where
Resins
concentrated loads induce one-dimensional, simple bending in
D2734 TestMethodsforVoidContentofReinforcedPlastics
beam specimens.
D3171 Test Methods for Constituent Content of Composite
1.2 This test method is applicable to composite structures of
Materials
thesandwichtypewhichinvolvearelativelythicklayerofcore
D3878 Terminology for Composite Materials
material bonded on both faces with an adhesive to thin-face
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
sheets composed of a denser, higher-modulus material,
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
typically, a polymer matrix reinforced with high-modulus
E251 Test Methods for Performance Characteristics of Me-
fibers.
tallic Bonded Resistance Strain Gages
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units E1237 Guide for Installing Bonded Resistance Strain Gages
2.2 ASTM Adjunct:
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text the
inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values stated in Sandwich Plate Test Fixture and Hydromat Pressure Blad-
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each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system der, ASTM D6416/D6416M
must be used independently of the other. Combining values
3. Terminology
from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the
3.1 Terminology D3878 defines terms relating to high-
standard.
modulus fibers and their composites. Terminology C274 de-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
fines terms relating to structural sandwich constructions. Ter-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
minology E6 defines terms relating to mechanical testing. In
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
theeventofaconflictbetweenterms,TerminologyD3878shall
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
have precedence over the other terminology standards.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.1 bending stiffness, n—the sandwich property which
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2.1 ASTM Standards: resists bending deflections.
C274 Terminology of Structural Sandwich Constructions
3.2.2 core, n—a centrally located layer of a sandwich
construction, usually low density, which separates and stabi-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D30 on
lizes the facings and transmits shear between the facings and
Composite Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D30.09 on
provides most of the shear rigidity of the construction.
Sandwich Construction.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2012. Published December 2012. Originally 3.2.3 face sheet, n—the outermost layer or composite com-
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6416/D6416M – 01
ponent of a sandwich construction, generally thin and of high
(2007). DOI: 10.1520/D6416_D6416M-01R12.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Detailed drawings for the fabrication of the 500–mm test fixture and pressure
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on bladder shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 are available from ASTM Headquarters. Order
the ASTM website. Adjunct No. ADJD6416.
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