Measuring material properties is disproportionately more complex for fiber-reinforced composites than for materials such as metals and plastics. It is further complicated by more than 150 composite test standards in use around the globe. This article assesses the challenges involved in testing fiber-reinforced composites and presents a rational approach for specimen preparation, handling, and fixturing that can simplify testing and improve throughput without sacrificing measurement accuracy.

compression-after-impact testing, fiber-reinforced composite testing, in-plane shear testing, open-hole tensile testing, test standards
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2012
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Compression testing Shear testing Tensile testing Accuracy Fiber-reinforced composites
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