1. Scope

1.1 This guide establishes the essential and desirable elements of data required for the identification of composite materials in computerized material property databases. A recommended format for entry of these fields into a computerized database is also provided. Examples of the application of this guide are included for filament-wound polymer-matrix composites, laminar polymer-matrix composites, and ceramic-matrix composites. An example for metal-matrix composites is planned for the next revision.

1.2 The recommended format described in this document is suggested for use in recording data in a computerized database, which is different from contractual reporting of actual test results. The latter type of information is described in a materials specification or shown on business transactions, and is subject to agreement between vendor and purchaser.

1.3 This guide defines the information which is considered essential to uniquely describe a composite material. A format is recommended for placing these data in fields suitable for a computerized database. Additional fields which are considered desirable, but not essential, are also defined. The purpose is to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of the information with a computer and to allow meaningful comparison of data from different sources.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C274 Terminology of Structural Sandwich Constructions

D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials

D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics

D3410/D3410M Test Method for Compressive Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials with Unsupported Gage Section by Shear Loading

D3878 Terminology for Composite Materials

D5467/D5467M Test Method for Compressive Properties of Unidirectional Polymer Matrix Composite Materials Using a Sandwich Beam

D6507 Practice for Fiber Reinforcement Orientation Codes for Composite Materials

E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing

E1013 Terminology Relating to Computerized Systems

E1308 Guide for Identification of Polymers (Excludes Thermoset Elastomers) in Computerized Material Property Databases

E1338 Guide for Identification of Metals and Alloys in Computerized Material Property Databases

E1434 Guide for Recording Mechanical Test Data of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials in Databases

E1443 Terminology Relating to Building and Accessing Material and Chemical Databases

E1471 Guide for Identification of Fibers, Fillers, and Core Materials in Computerized Material Property Databases

E1484 Guide for Formatting and Use of Material and Chemical Property Data and Database Quality Indicators

Other Documents

Keywords

databases; data elements; fiber-reinforced polymer-matrix composite materials;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 35.240.30 (IT applications in information, documentation and publishing)

DOI: 10.1520/E1309-00

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