Test Fixtures for ASTM D5528 Model: G-ASTM-D5528
Mode I Delamination.
Standards
G1266
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | G-ASTM-D5528 |
| Industry Std | ASTM D5528 |
| Test Type | Standards |
| Family Id | G1266 |
| Compat Machine If | GLUM |
| Interface Description | Optimized for TestResources Load Frames; universal adapters available for legacy systems. |
| Fixture If Gender | GLUF |
Interface & Compatibility
Optimized for TestResources Load Frames; universal adapters available for legacy systems.
Expert Commentary
The Gold Standard for Mode I Interlaminar Fracture Toughness (GIC) of Unidirectional Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites. This uses the Double Cantilever Beam (DCB) specimen. The engineering focus is on Crack Growth Monitoring. MTO’s software integrates with a digital microscope to correlate the load-drop with the visual crack tip. This provides the Delamination Resistance value, which is the most critical parameter for predicting the Impact Tolerance of composite aircraft structures.