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Compression Testing of Homogeneous Materials and Composites
By
R Chait,
R Chait
1
Army Materials and Research Mechanics Center
, Watertown, Mass. 02172
; symposium co-chairman and co-editor
.
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R Papirno
R Papirno
2
Army Materials and Research Mechanics Center
, Watertown, MA, symposium chairman and editor
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ISBN-10:
0-8031-0248-8
ISBN:
978-0-8031-0248-4
No. of Pages:
302
Publisher:
ASTM International
Publication date:
1983
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Compression Testing of Graphite/Epoxy
By
NR Adsit
NR Adsit
1
Task Group Leader, ASTM Subcommittee D30.04 on Composites, and Staff Scientist
, General Dynamics
, Convair Division, San Diego, Calif. 92138
.
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Page Count:
12
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Published:1983
Citation
Adsit, N. "Compression Testing of Graphite/Epoxy." Compression Testing of Homogeneous Materials and Composites. Ed. Chait, R, & Papirno, R. 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 : ASTM International, 1983.
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This paper presents data from four recognized methods of conducting compression tests. The data suggest that the initial modulus of elasticity is not sensitive to the test method. The strength of our different materials was measured in three round robin tests. These data suggest that end loading composites lead to low values but that the other methods measure equivalent strengths.
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,” NASA Technical Memo
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Shuart
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