Testing Products for ASTM C393
APP-C393
Application Insight:
Primarily used to determine core shear strength and skin-to-core bond integrity.
Regulatory & Test Details
| App Id | APP-C393 |
|---|---|
| App Standard | ASTM C393 |
| Standard Organization | ASTM |
| Test Type | Flexure |
| Material Type | Sandwich Panels |
| Specimen Type | Rectangular Beam |
| Industry Type | Aerospace / Composites |
| Min Force Kn | 1 |
| Max Force Kn | 50 |
| Max Spd Mm/m | 10 |
| Pointer App Software | N-ASTM-C393 |
| Pointer Fixture Family | G-ASTM-C393 |
| Pointer Strain Family | E-ASTM-C393 |
Implementation Commentary
A standard beam test, but the wide span-to-depth ratio is critical to ensure shear failure in the core rather than tensile failure in the skin.