President, Wyoming Test Fixtures Inc. A primary reason for having two notch sensitivity test methods for composite laminates is the difference in failure modes and resulting notch sensitivities under ...

Figure 1. ASTM D8287 sandwich CAI test fixture and specimen. Photo Credit, all images: Dan Adams Damage tolerance testing of composites refers to the testing of specimens with a centrally located ...

The Compression Testing Machine is a fully digital testing system that offers high precision control and accuracy. It allows automated computer control of test techniques to provide ease of operation.