ASTM D 8511/D8511M : 2023

1.1This guide covers designing local buckling and crippling test specimens to obtain empirical strength data for one-edge-free and no-edge-free cross section configurations using solid laminate composite material construction. This guide also discusses data analysis procedures for these test specimens. Test procedures for local buckling and crippling specimens are covered in Test Method D8510/D8510M. This guide is intended to be used by persons requesting these test types.

1.2Local buckling and crippling tests require careful specimen design, instrumentation, data measurement and data analysis. Test requestors designing these specimen need to be familiar with Test Method D8510/D8510M, CMH-17 Volume 3 Chapter 9 (1)2, and the stress analysis methods that will use the resulting local buckling and crippling design data.

1.3Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.