Specifies the test conditions for the determination of the tensile properties of isotropic and orthotropic fibre-reinforced plastic composites, based upon the general principles given in AS 1145.1. This Standard is identical to and reproduced from ISO 527-4:1997.
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
2 Normative references
3 Principle
4 Definitions
5 Apparatus
6 Test specimens
6.1 Shape and dimensions
6.2 Preparation of specimens
6.2.1 General
6.2.2 End tabs (for type 3 specimens)
6.2.3 Application of end tabs (for type 3 specimens)
6.3 Gauge marks
6.4 Checking the specimens
6.5 Anisotropy
7 Number of specimens
8 Conditioning
9 Procedure
9.1 Test atmosphere
9.2 Measurement of specimen dimensions
9.3 Clamping
9.4 Prestresses
9.5 Setting of extensometers and strain gauges and placing of gauge marks
