Mechanical Testing of Composite Materials

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Element’s global network ofcomposite testing laboratoriesoffers an array of mechanical testing services, including compression, shear, tensile, and fatigue. Our experts have a breadth of experience in industry quality standards and regulatory requirements. ASTM specifications are commonly used as guidance for mechanical testing of composites.

Comprehensive mechanical testing for composite materials

To fully characterize the properties of composite materials to be used in complex environments, a combination of different mechanical tests may be required. Whether you’re in the R&D stages of the composite manufacturing process, require testing to maintain material quality and consistency, or require failure analysis, our experts are ready to assist you with your mechanical testing of composite materials.

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Element offers comprehensive services for mechanical testing of composite materials.

Composite Fatigue Testing

Whether testing to a specific standard or developing a custom program, Element’s experts are ready to assist with your composite fatigue testing needs.

Composite Sandwich Panel Test Methods

Element provides a variety of mechanical testing methods to evaluate the properties of composite sandwich structures, including flatwise tensile, core and plate shear, bending, and compression.

Composite Damage Tolerance Testing

Element offers a variety of test methods that provide manufacturers with more insight into their composite materials’ damage tolerance and resistance.

Open Hole Compression & Tensile Testing

Element’s composite testing experts perform open hole compression and open hole tensile testing to provide critical data points for your material and to ensure it is fit for purpose.

Shear Testing of Composites

Our composite testing experts provide shear testing methods including interlaminar, in-plane, and v-notch to measure the shear properties of your material.

Understanding Composite Compression Test Methods

While there is no set standard for testing the compressive strength of composites, our experts can help you select the test methods that will generate the required result.

陶瓷矩阵复合试验

Find out how Element applies its unique combination of experience and the financial investments we have made so far, to develop leading edge and repeatable testing protocols for CMCs in the Aerospace sector.

ASTM D3039 Composite Tensile Testing

ASTM D3039 determines the ultimate tensile strength, ultimate tensile strain, tensile chord modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio and transition strain of Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs).