BS EN ISO 14126:1999

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Principle
5 Apparatus
   5.1 Test machine
        5.1.1 General
        5.1.2 Speed of testing
        5.1.3 Indication of load
   5.2 Strain measurement
   5.3 Micrometer
   5.4 Loading fixtures
        5.4.1 General
        5.4.2 Method 1: shear loading
        5.4.2 Method 2: end loading
6 Test specimens
   6.1 Shape and dimensions
        6.1.1 Type A specimen
        6.1.2 Type B specimen
   6.2 Preparation
        6.2.1 General
        6.2.2 End-tab material
        6.2.3 Application of end tabs
        6.2.4 Machining the specimens
   6.3 Checking
7 Number of test specimens
8 Conditioning
9 Procedure
10 Expression of results
11 Precision
12 Test report
Annex A (normative) Specimen preparation
Annex B (informative) Compression fixtures for Method 1
Annex C (informative) Compression fixtures for Method 2
Annex D (informative) Euler buckling criteria
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international
         publications with their relevant European
         publications
Bibliography

Defines two methods for determining compressive properties, in directions parallel to the plane of lamination, of fibre-reinforced plastic components. The properties are of interest for quality control and specification purposes. Two loading methods and specimens are described: - Method 1: provides shear loading of the specimen (gauge length unsupported) - Method 2: provides end loading, or mixing loading, of the specimen (gauge length unsupported)