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ASTM D3163 Strength of Adhesively Bonded Rigid Plastic Lap-Shear Joints in Shear by Tension Loading
ASTM D3163 is a test method that determines the strength of adhesively bonded rigid plastic lap-shear joints. It is commonly used in industries that require the bonding of plastics, such as the automotive and aerospace industries.
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Introduction to ASTM D3163
ASTM D3163 is a test method that determines the strength of adhesively bonded rigid plastic lap-shear joints. The lap-shear joint is a commonly used joint configuration for plastics, where two rigid plastic substrates are joined together with an adhesive. This test method is applicable to both reinforced and non-reinforced plastics, and is commonly used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction where the bonding of plastics is a critical component. The results obtained through this method are especially used for quality control, reliability check, performance evaluation, and specification purposes.
The adhesive is applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and the substrates are prepared to specific dimensions and surface conditions. The adhesive is allowed to cure for a specified period of time before testing.
ASTM D3163 Test Method
The test method ASTM D3163 involves applying a shear load to a lap joint specimen until it fails. The test specimen is prepared by bonding two plastic substrates together with a specified adhesive, and the specimen is then cut into a standardized size and shape. The adhesive is applied to the surface of the sample, and a standard stainless-steel roller is used to apply a uniform coating. The adhesive is allowed to dry for a specified period before testing. The procedure proceeds in the following steps:
Surface Preparation
The surface of the sample is cleaned using a solvent and allowed to dry.
Recording Force
The specimen is mounted onto a fixture and a shear load is applied until the specimen fails. The force required to cause the failure is recorded and used to calculate the strength of the joint.
ASTM D3163 Specimens
Specimen details
The lap-shear joint specimen used in ASTM D3163 is of a specific size and shape, and is prepared using a specific adhesive. The substrates used are rigid plastics, and the thickness of the substrates is within a certain range. The adhesive used are also ensured to meet specific requirements, such as curing time and strength.
Specimen dimensions
The ASTM D3163 test method specifies the dimensions of the lap-shear joint specimen. The specimen is rectangular in shape, with a length of 2 inches and a width of 0.5 inches. The thickness of the substrates used is between 0.125 and 0.5 inches.
Specimen preparation
The lap-shear joint specimen used in ASTM D3163 is prepared using a specific adhesive and substrate materials.
ASTM D3163 Results
The ASTM D3163 test method produces a numerical value for the strength of the adhesively bonded rigid plastic lap-shear joint. This value is used to evaluate the quality of the joint and the effectiveness of the adhesive. The results of the test are used to compare different adhesive products and to optimize joint design and bonding parameters.
Tests related to ASTM D3163
ASTM D1002 is a test method that determines the strength of adhesively bonded metal-to-metal lap-shear joints. This test method is similar to ASTM D3163 but is specifically designed for metal substrates. ASTM D5868 is another test method that evaluates the lap shear adhesion for fiber reinforced plastic bonding. This test method is used to evaluate the strength of plastic-to-plastic and plastic-to-metal joints.
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