BS 7991:2001
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Determination of the mode I adhesive fracture energy, GIC, of structural adhesives using the double cantilever beam (DCB) and tapered double cantilever beam (TDCB) specimens
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English
23-10-2001
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Symbols and abbreviated terms
4 Principle
5 Apparatus
6 Specimens
7 Procedure
8 Data analysis
9 Test report
Annex A (normative) Measurement of testing system
compliance
Annex B (normative) Procedure to follow when unstable
or "stick-slip" crack growth is observed during
the fracture test
Annex C (normative) Procedure to detect the occurrence of
plastic deformation during a DCB or TDCB adhesive
joint test
Annex D (normative) Test report sheets
Bibliography
States the method, based upon linear-elastic fracture-mechanics (LEFM), for the determination of the fracture-resistance of structural adhesive joints under an applied mode I opening load using the double cantilever beam (DCB) and tapered double cantilever beam (TDCB) specimens.
| Committee |
PRI/52
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 99/123593 DC. (11/2001) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2012. (11/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
32
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This standard specifies a method, based upon linear-elastic fracture-mechanics (LEFM), for the determination of the fracture resistance of structural adhesive joints under an applied mode I opening load using the double cantilever beam (DCB) and tapered double cantilever beam (TDCB) specimens.
| BS EN ISO 10365:1995 | Adhesives. Designation of main failure patterns |
| BS 5214-1:1995 | Specification for testing machines for rubbers and plastics Tensile, flexural and compression types (constant rate of traverse) |
| BS EN ISO 291:2008 | Plastics. Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing |
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