Standard Test Method for Edgewise Compressive Strength of Sandwich Constructions

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of flat structural sandwich construction compressive properties in a direction parallel to the sandwich facing plane.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses 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:C364–99
Standard Test Method for
Edgewise Compressive Strength of Sandwich
Constructions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 364; 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 or by bending of the sandwich, resulting in crimping near the
ends as a result of shear failure of the core or failure in the
1.1 This test method covers the determination of flat struc-
facing-to-core bond.
tural sandwich construction compressive properties in a direc-
3.3 This test method provides a standard method of obtain-
tion parallel to the sandwich facing plane.
ing sandwich edgewise compressive strengths for panel design
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
and research and development.
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses may be
approximate.
4. Apparatus
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 Testing machine, capable of maintaining a controlled
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
loading rate and indicating the load with an accuracy of 61%
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of the indicated value. The accuracy of the test machine shall
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
be verified in accordance with PracticesE4.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.2 Spherical bearing block, preferably of the suspended,
2. Referenced Documents self-aligning type.
4.3 Straingage,capableofmeasuringstraintoatleast0.001
2.1 ASTM Standards:
mm/mm (0.0001 in./in.) and having a gage length not greater
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
than two thirds of the unsupported length of the specimens to
3. Significance and Use
be tested.
4.4 Micrometer, gage, or caliper, capable of measuring
3.1 The edgewise compressive strength of short sandwich
accurately to 0.025 mm (0.001 in.).
construction specimens provides a basis for judging the load-
carrying capacity of the construction in terms of developed
5. Test Specimens
facing stresses as compared to the facing yield stress.
5.1 The test specimens shall be rectangular in cross section.
3.2 The sandwich column, no matter how short, usually is
The width of the specimens shall be at least 50 mm (2 in.) but
subject to a buckling type of failure unless the facings are so
not less than twice the total thickness nor less than four
thick that they themselves are in the short column class. The
complete honeycomb cells. The unsupported length (dimen-
failure of the facings manifests itself by wrinkling of the
sion parallel to direction of applied load) shall be not greater
facing, in which the core deforms to the wavy shape of the
than eight times the total thickness.
facings; by dimpling of the facings into the honeycomb cells;
5.2 Take care in preparing the test specimens to ensure
smooth end surfaces free of burrs. The ends shall be parallel to
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D30 on
each other and at right angles to the length of the specimens.
Composite Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D30.09 on
Good flat ends are essential for preventing localized end
Sandwich Construction.
failures. The loaded ends may be potted with resin and then
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1999. Published February 2000. Originally
published as C 364 – 55T. Last previous edition C 364 – 94.
milled or ground flat.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
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C364–99
6. Conditioning
6.1 When the physical properties of the component materi-
als are affected by moisture, bring the test specimens to
constant weight (61 %) before testing, preferably in a condi-
tioning room having temperature and humidity control, and
make the tests, preferably, in a room under the same condi-
tions. A temperature of 23 6 3°C (73 6 5°F) and a relative
humidity of 50 6 5 % are recommended as standard control
conditions.
7. Procedure
7.1 The length and width dimensions of the specimen shall
be measured to the nearest 0.25
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