Product description
EN 2377 – Aerospace Series – Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastics
Determination of Apparent Interlaminar Shear Strength
EN 2377 defines a method for the determination of the apparent interlaminar shear strength by delamination of textile glass fibre reinforced plastics produced
in sheet form for aerospace use.
Test Method
Three-point flexure testing per EN 2377, is used to determine the apparent interlaminar shear strength of textile glass fiber-reinforced plastic composite materials.
The short-beam strength is of interest for screening materials or for quality control of composite materials.
The beam flexure test is performed by placing the specimen symmetrical on the support fixture that is mounted either to a servohydraulic or an electromechanical
testing machine.
The load is applied to the specimen at mid-span until interlaminar shear failure occurs.
Fixture Options
3-Point Bend Fixtures
Recommended to test in accordance with EN 2377
Value-priced fixtures for a wide range of flexural tests provides a line of maximum stress
Available in a range sizes with force capacities of 10 kN, 20 kN and 30 kN
Loading noses and supports are fixed
Fast and accurate specimen positioning with centering device
Precision machined rollers are made from corrosion resistant hardened steel for long service life
Adjustable lower spans feature metric scales
Temperature range of -70° C to 350° C (-94° F to 662° F)
*** Before conducting EN 2377 , it is important to read the entire specification. Standards can be obtained from appropriate standard authorities.
