The ASTM D1002 method for determining lap shear is used to control surface preparations, primers, and adhesive systems by measuring the strength qualities of tested systems. Improper results derived from this test method as design-allowable stress values for structural joints may result in product failure, property damage, and human harm.
It is a test method designed to measure the shear strength of adhesives for bonding metals when tested on a single lap-joint specimen. Adhesive strength, surface preparation parameters, and adhesive environmental durability are determined by this test method. The results obtained are specially used for quality control and specification purposes. MaTestLab is one of the best testing service providers, with the greatest network of testing laboratories in the United States to do these tests.
The ASTM D1002 test method is generally applicable for specifying lap shear for metal-to-metal. It has also found applications in controlling surface preparations, primers, and adhesive systems and determining the strength properties of tested systems.
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ASTM D1002 Testing Procedure and Requirements
| Cohesive Failure | The specimen is placed in the grips of the testing machine, and the loading is applied at the rate of shear area per min. The loading is continued till failure at a free crosshead speed of 1.3 m. If the adhesive ruptures within itself, then it leads to cohesive failure. |
| Adhesive Failure | The load at failure is recorded, and the nature and amount of failure are determined. If the glue separates from one of the substances, then it leads to adhesive failure. |
