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D5868-01 (2014) Standard Test Method For Lap Shear Adhesion For Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Bonding
D5868-01 (2014) Standard Test Method For Lap Shear Adhesion For Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Bonding
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7. Apparatus
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D14 on
Adhesives and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D14.40 on Adhesives for 7.1 Testing Machine, conforming to the requirements and
Plastics. having the capabilities of the machine in Practices E4 with
Current edition approved March 1, 2014. Published March 2014. Originally
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D5868 – 01 (2008). self-aligning grips capable of securely grasping the specimen
DOI: 10.1520/D5868-01R14. throughout the test without allowing the specimen to slip.
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D5868 − 01 (2014)
8. Procedure
8.1 Test Substrate:
8.1.1 Substrates—Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) as
specified, with metal composition (heat treat, temper, and
condition) and roughness as specified when bonding FRP to
metal.
8.1.2 Dimensions—Cut fiber-reinforced plastic parts into
flat coupons 1 by 4 in. (25.4 by 100 mm) at a nominal thickness
of 0.1 in. (2.5 mm). In the case of FRP-to-metal bonding, use FIG. 1 Lap Shear Overlay
metal with a nominal thickness of 0.06 in. (1.5 mm). It is
recommended that a diamond tip water-cooled saw blade be
8.4 Testing:
used, or a cutting method capable of producing sharp cut edges.
8.4.1 Initial grip separation is 3 in. (75 mm) with 1 in. (25.4
8.2 Surface Preparations: mm) minimum of each sample end held in the test grips.
8.2.1 Prepare the surface of the FRP in accordance with 8.4.2 The specimen loading rate is 0.5 in. (13 mm)/min.
Practice D2093, or as recommended by the adhesive manufac- Note that a loading rate of 0.5 is an important difference
turer. Surface roughening, solvent cleaning, and surface prim- compared to other ASTM standards.
ers are acceptable, provided they do not reduce the FRP bulk 8.4.3 Prepare a minimum of five lap shear samples in each
properties. Use surface preparation adaptable to actual produc- case and test.
tion conditions.
8.2.2 Prepare the surfaces of metals to eliminate burrs or 9. Report
bevels. Clean and dry them or surface treat them prior to 9.1 Report the following information:
bonding by using procedures prescribed by the adhesive 9.1.1 Complete identification of the adhesive tested, includ-
manufacturer. ing type and manufacturer’s code number.
8.3 Preparation of Test Joints: 9.1.2 Complete identification of the substrates used (includ-
8.3.1 Applications of Adhesive—Apply the adhesive in ac- ing type of resin and fiber orientation) and method of surface
cordance with the adhesive supplier’s recommendations or as preparation prior to bonding.
documented in the test report. In the case of two-part 9.1.3 Cure schedule time and temperature for bonding
adhesives, mix in accordance with the supplier’s suggested sample, as well as any other conditions, such as sample
procedures. conditioning, environmental exposures, etc.
8.3.2 Adhesive Cure—Cure the adhesive at room tempera- 9.1.4 Individual peak load values, psi (kPa) and averages by
ture or elevated temperature using prescribed conditions deter- maximum and minimum values.
mined by the adhesive supplier. 9.1.5 Test temperature and conditions.
8.3.3 Joint Geometry—Control joint geometry by appropri- 9.1.6 Type of failure (such as fiber tear, cohesive, adhesive)
ate fixturing, using glass beads or other suitable means to should be reported, in accordance with Practice D5573.
control a 0.03-in. (0.76-mm) adhesive bondline thickness. Use
the minimum number of glass beads in the glueline needed to 10. Precision and Bias
hold bondline thickness. Fixturing pressure is allowed. Lap 10.1 No information is presented about either the precision
shear overlap will be 1 by 1 in. (25.4 by 25.4 mm). (See Fig. or bias of this test method because resources necessary for
1.) testing have not been forthcoming. It is intended that data will
8.3.4 Conditioning—Allow bonded parts to cool to room be produced by October 2002.
temperature for at least 1 h if elevated temperature cures are
employed. If the adhesive is room-temperature cured, allow 11. Keywords
full-cure time plus 10 % prior to testing. 11.1 composite; FRP; lap shear
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