ASTM D3552-24
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Fiber Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Fiber Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is designed to produce tensile property data for material specifications, research and development, quality assurance, and structural design and analysis. Factors that influence the tensile response and should be reported include the following: material, methods of material preparation and lay-up, specimen stacking sequence, specimen preparation, specimen conditioning, environment of testing, specimen alignment and gripping, speed of testing, time at temperature, and volume percent reinforcement. Properties, in the test direction, which may be obtained from this test method include the following:
5.1.1 Ultimate tensile strength,
5.1.2 Ultimate tensile strain,
5.1.3 Tensile modulus of elasticity, and
5.1.4 Poissons ratio.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the tensile properties of metal matrix composites reinforced by continuous and discontinuous high-modulus fibers. Nontraditional metal matrix composites as stated in 1.1.6 also are covered in this test method. This test method applies to specimens loaded in a uniaxial manner tested in laboratory air at either room temperature or elevated temperatures. The types of metal matrix composites covered are:
1.1.1 Unidirectional laminates (all fibers aligned in a single direction) containing either continuous or discontinuous reinforcing fibers. Both longitudinal and transverse properties may be obtained.
1.1.2 0°/90° balanced crossply laminates containing either continuous or discontinuous reinforcing fibers.
1.1.3 Angleply laminates containing continuous reinforcing fibers, with layups that do not include 0° reinforcing fibers (that is, (±45)ns, (±30)ns, and so forth).
1.1.4 Multidirectional laminates containing continuous reinforcing fibers, with layups including 0° reinforcing fibers (that is, (0/±45/90)ns quasi-isotropic laminates, (0/±30)ns laminates, and so forth).
1.1.5 Laminates containing unoriented and random discontinuous fibers.
1.1.6 Directionally solidified eutectic composites.
1.2 The technical content of this standard has been stable since 1996 without significant objection from its stakeholders. As there is limited technical support for the maintenance of this standard, changes since that date have been limited to items required to retain consistency with other ASTM D30 Committee standards. The standard therefore should not be considered to include any significant changes in approach and practice since 1996. Future maintenance of the standard will only be in response to specific requests and performed only as technical support allows.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D3552 − 24
Standard Test Method for
Tensile Properties of Fiber Reinforced Metal Matrix
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Composites
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3552; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the tensile
information purposes only.
properties of metal matrix composites reinforced by continuous
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
and discontinuous high-modulus fibers. Nontraditional metal
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
matrix composites as stated in 1.1.6 also are covered in this test
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
method. This test method applies to specimens loaded in a
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
uniaxial manner tested in laboratory air at either room tem-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
perature or elevated temperatures. The types of metal matrix
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
composites covered are:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1.1 Unidirectional laminates (all fibers aligned in a single
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
direction) containing either continuous or discontinuous rein-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
forcing fibers. Both longitudinal and transverse properties may
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
be obtained.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1.2 0°/90° balanced crossply laminates containing either
continuous or discontinuous reinforcing fibers.
2. Referenced Documents
1.1.3 Angleply laminates containing continuous reinforcing
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fibers, with layups that do not include 0° reinforcing fibers (that 2.1 ASTM Standards:
is, (645) , (630) , and so forth).
D3878 Terminology for Composite Materials
ns ns
1.1.4 Multidirectional laminates containing continuous re- E4 Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Test-
inforcing fibers, with layups including 0° reinforcing fibers
ing Machines
(that is, (0/645/90) quasi-isotropic laminates, (0/630)
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ns ns
laminates, and so forth).
[Metric] E0008_E0008M
1.1.5 Laminates containing unoriented and random discon-
E83 Practice for Verification and Classification of Exten-
tinuous fibers.
someter Systems
1.1.6 Directionally solidified eutectic composites.
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
ASTM Test Methods
1.2 The technical content of this standard has been stable
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
since 1996 without significant objection from its stakeholders.
E1012 Practice for Verification of Testing Frame and Speci-
As there is limited technical support for the maintenance of this
men Alignment Under Tensile and Compressive Axial
standard, changes since that date have been limited to items
Force Application
required to retain consistency with other ASTM D30 Commit-
tee standards. The standard therefore should not be considered
3. Terminology
to include any significant changes in approach and practice
3.1 Definitions—Terminology D3878 defines terms relating
since 1996. Future maintenance of the standard will only be in
to high-modulus fibers and their composites. Terminology E6
response to specific requests and performed only as technical
defines terms relating to mechanical testing. Terminology E456
support allows.
and Practice E177 define terms relating to statistics. In the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D30 on
Composite Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D30.04 on
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Lamina and Laminate Test Methods. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D3552 – 17. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D3552-24. the ASTM website.
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Designation: D3552 − 17 D3552 − 24
Standard Test Method for
Tensile Properties of Fiber Reinforced Metal Matrix
1
Composites
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3552; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the tensile properties of metal matrix composites reinforced by continuous and
discontinuous high-modulus fibers. Nontraditional metal matrix composites as stated in 1.1.6 also are covered in this test method.
This test method applies to specimens loaded in a uniaxial manner tested in laboratory air at either room temperature or elevated
temperatures. The types of metal matrix composites covered are:
1.1.1 Unidirectional—Any fiber-reinforced composite with all Unidirectional laminates (all fibers aligned in a single direction.
Continuous direction) containing either continuous or discontinuous reinforcing fibers, fibers. Both longitudinal and transverse
properties.properties may be obtained.
1.1.2 0°/90° Balanced Crossply—A laminate composed of only 0 and 90° plies. This is not necessarily symmetric, continuous,
0°/90° balanced crossply laminates containing either continuous or discontinuous reinforcing fibers.
1.1.3 Angleply Laminate—Any balanced laminate consisting of 6 theta plies where theta is an acute angle with respect to a
reference direction. Continuous reinforcing fibers without Angleply laminates containing continuous reinforcing fibers, with layups
that do not include 0° reinforcing fibers (that is, (645)ns,(645) (630)ns,, (630) , and so forth).
ns ns
1.1.4 Quasi-Isotropic Laminate—A balanced and symmetric laminate for which a constitutive property of interest, at a given point,
displays isotropic behavior in the plane of the laminate. Continuous reinforcing fibers with Multidirectional laminates containing
continuous reinforcing fibers, with layups including 0° reinforcing fibers (that is, (0/645/90)s,(0/645/90) (0/630)s, quasi-
ns
isotropic laminates, (0/630) laminates, and so forth).
ns
1.1.5 Unoriented and Random Discontinuous Fibers. Laminates containing unoriented and random discontinuous fibers.
1.1.6 Directionally Solidified Eutectic Composites. Directionally solidified eutectic composites.
1.2 The technical content of this standard has been stable since 1996 without significant objection from its stakeholders. As there
is limited technical support for the maintenance of this standard, changes since that date have been limited to items required to
retain consistency with other ASTM D30 Committee standards. The standard therefore should not be considered to include any
significant changes in approach and practice since 1996. Future maintenance of the standard will only be in response to specific
requests and performed only as technical support allows.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D30 on Composite Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D30.04 on Lamina and
Laminate Test Methods.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2017April 15, 2024. Published October 2017April 2024. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 20122017 as
D3552D3552 – 17. –12. DOI: 10.1520/D3552-17.10.1520/D3552-24.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information
purposes only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3878 Terminology
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