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STANDARD 527-4
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1997-04-15
Plastics - Determination of tensile

properties -
Part 4:
Test conditions for isotropic and orthotropic
fibre-reinforced plastic composites
Plastiques - DBtermination des propri&% en traction -
Partie 4: Conditions d’essai pour /es composites plastiques renforcks de
fibres isotropes et orthotropes
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International Standard IS0 527-4 was prepared by Technical Committee

ISO/TC 61, Plastics, Subcommittee SC 2, Mechanical properties.
Together with part 5, this part of IS0 527 cancels and replaces the first
edition of IS0 3268 (IS0 3268:1978) which has been technically revised.
IS0 527 consists of the following parts, under the general title Plastics -
Determination of tensile properties:
- Part 1: General principles

- Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and extrusion plastics
- Part 3: Test conditions for sheet and film
- Part 4: Test conditions for isotropic and orthotropic fibre-reinforced
plastic composites
- Part 5: Test conditions for unidirectional fibre-reinforced plastic

composites
Annex A forms an integral part of this part of IS0 527. Annex B is for
information only.
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Plastics - Determination of tensile properties -

Part 4:
Test conditions for isotropic and orthotropic fibre-reinforced plastic
composites
1 Scope
1 .l This part of IS0 527 specifies the test conditions for the determination of the tensile properties of isotropic and
orthotropic fibre-reinforced plastic composites, based upon the general principles given in part 1.
Unidirectionally reinforced materials are covered by part 5.
1.2 See IS0 527-1, subclause 1.2.
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1.3 The test method is suitable for use with the following materials:
- fibre-reinforced thermosetting and thermoplastic composites incorporating non-unidirectional reinforcements

such as mats, woven fabrics, woven rovings, chopped strands, combinations of such reinforcements, hybrids,
rovings, short or milled fibres or preimpregnated materials (prepregs) (for directly injection-moulded specimens,
see specimen 1 A in IS0 527-2:1993);
- combinations of the above with unidirectional reinforcements and multidirectional reinforced materials
constructed from unidirectional layers, provided such laminates are symmetrical (for materials with completely,
or mainly, unidirectional reinforcements, see IS0 527-5);
- finished products made from these materials.
The reinforcement fibres covered include glass fibres, carbon fibres, aramid fibres and other similar fibres.
1.4 The method is performed using specimens machined from a test panel made in accordance with IS0 1268 or
by equivalent methods, or from finished and semi-finished products with suitable flat areas.
1.5 See IS0 527-1, subclause 1.5.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this part of
IS0 527. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and
parties to agreements based on this par-l of IS0 527 are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the
most recent editions of the standards indicated below. Members of IEC and IS0 maintain registers of currently valid
International Standards.
IS0 527-l :1993, Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Pan‘ 1: Genera/principles.

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IS0 527-2:1993, Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and
extrusion plastics.
IS0 527-W 997, Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 5: Test conditions for unidirectional fibre-
reinforced plastic composites.
IS0 1268:1974, Plastics - Preparation of glass fibre reinforced, resin bonded, low-pressure laminated plates or
pane/s for test purposes.
IS0 2818:1994, Plastics - Preparation of test specimens by machining.
IS0 3534-l :1993, Statistics - Vocabulary and symbols - Part 7: Probability and general statistical terms.
3 Principle
See IS0 527-1, clause 3.
4 Definitions
For the purposes of this part of IS0 527, the following definitions apply.
4.1 gauge length: See IS0 527-1, subclause 4.1.
4.2 speed of testing: See IS0 527-l) subclause 4.2.
4.3 tensile stress, cr (engineering): See IS0 527-1, subclause 4.3, except that CTfor “l”-direction specimens is
defined as 01 and for “2”-direction specimens as cr2 (see 4.8 for definitions of these directions).
4.3.1 tensile strength, 0~: See IS0 527-1, subclause 4.3.3, except that oM for “1”-direction specimens is defined
as ml and for “P-direction specimens as c$&.
4.4 tensile strain, E: See IS0 527-1, subclause 4.4, except that E for “1’‘-direction specimens is defined as ~1 and
for “2”-direction specimens as ~2.
It is expressed as a dimensionless ratio or in percent.
4.5 tensile strain at tensile strength; tensile failure strain, &M: The tensile strain at the point corresponding to
the tensile strength of the specimen.
For “1’‘-direction specimens, EM is defined as ~1 and for “2”-direction specimens as &t&J.
It is expressed as a dimensionless ratio or in percent.
4.6 modulus of elasticity in tension; Young’s modulus, E: See IS0 527-1, subclause 4.6, except that E for
“l”-direction specimens is defined as Et and for “T-direction specimens as E2.
The strain values used are as given in IS0 527-1, subclause 4.6, i.e. E’= 0,000 5 and E” = 0,002 5 (see figure l),
unless alternative values are given in the material or technical specifications.
4.7 Poisson’s ratio, ,u: See IS0 527-1, subclause 4.7, except that for “1’‘-direction specimens pb is defined as ~12
and j& as ~13, using the coordinates shown in figure 2. For “2”-direction specimens, ,q, is defined as ~21 and jamas
,u23-
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4.8 specimen coordinate axes: The “1”-direction is normally defined in terms of a feature associated with the
material structure or the production process, such as the length direction in continuous-sheet processes (see
figure 2). The “2”-direction is perpendicular to the “1’‘-direction.
NOTES
1 The “1”-direction is also referred to as the 0” or longitudinal direction and the “2”-direction as the 90” or transverse direction-
2 For unidirectional materials covered by part 5 of this International Standard, the direction parallel to the fibres is defined as
the “I”-direction and the direction perpendicular to the fibres (in the plane of the fibres) as the ‘Y-direction.
6” - fl’
E=-
E”- e’
Strain, c
Figure 1 - Stress-strain curve
Figure 2 - Fibre-reinforced plastic composite showing axes of symmetry
5 Apparatus
See IS0 527-1, clause 5, except for the following: The micrometer or its equivalent (see 52.1) shall read to
0,Ol mm or better. It shall have a suitable-size ball-ended anvil if used on irregular surfaces and a flat anvil if used
on flat, smooth (e.g. machined) surfaces.
Subclause 5.2.2 does not apply.
NOTE - It is recommended that alignment of the specimen and loading train be checked as described in annex B.
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6 Test specimens
6.1 Shape and dimensions
Three types of test specimen are specified for use with this part of IS0 527, as detailed and illustrated in figure 3
(type 1 B) and figure 4 (types 2 and 3).
Type 1B is for testing fibre-reinforced thermoplastics. Type 1B specimens may also be used for fibre-reinforced
thermosets if they break within the gauge length. Type 1B shall not be used for multidirectional, continuous-fibre-
reinforced materials.
Type 2 (rectangular without end tabs) and type 3 (rectangular with bonded end tabs) are for testing fibre-reinforced
thermosets and thermoplastics. Specimens with unbonded end tabs are considered as type 2.
The preferred width of type 2 and type 3 specimens is 25 mm, but widths of 50 mm or greater may be used if the
tensile strength is low due to the particular type of reinforcement used.
The thickness of type 2 and type 3 specimens shall be between 2 mm and 10 mm.
To decide whether to use type 2 or type 3 specimens, first carry out tests with type 2 specimens and, if the test is
not possible or not satisfactory, i.e. if the specimen slips or breaks in the grips (see IS0 527-1, subclause 5.1), use
type 3 specimens.
For compression-moulded materials, the thickness between the end-pieces of any type of specimen shall at no
point deviate from the mean by more than 2 %.
Dimensions in millimetres
L3 Overall length 2 150 1)

Ll Length of narrow parallel-sided portion 60 f 0,5
R Radius a 60 2)
b2 Width at ends 20 * 0,2
4 Width of narrow portion 10 * 0,2
h Thickness 2to10
r, Gauge length (recommended for extensometers) 50 III 0,5
L Initial distance between grips 115*1
NOTE - Requirements on specimen quality and parallelism are given in clause 6.
1) For some materials, the length of the tabs may need to be extended (e.g. so that /3 = 200 mm) to prevent breakage or slippage of the
specimen in the jaws.
2) It should be noted that a thickness of 4 m m gives a specimen which is identical to the type 1 B specimen specified in IS0 527-2 and
IS0 3167: 1993, Plastics - Multipurpose test specimens.
Figure 3 - Type 1 B specimen

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b) Type 3 specimen
Dimensions in millimetres
Type2 Type 3
L3 Overall length 2 250 a 250
Distance between end tabs - 150*1
L2
4 Width 25 + 0,5 or 50 * 0,5 25 f 0,5 or 50 ? 0,5

h Thickness 2to10 2to10
Lo Gauge length (recommended for extensometers) 50 f 1 50fl
L Initial distance between grips 150fl 136 (nominal)
Length of end tabs - z 50
LT
Thickness of end tabs - 1 to3
hT
D Diameter of centring holes 3 Z!I0,25 3 I? 0,25
NOTE - Requirements on specimen quality and parallelism are given in clause 6.
Figure 4 -Type 2 and type 3 specimens
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6.2 Preparation of specimens

6.2.1 General
In the case of moulding and lamination materials, prepare a panel in accordance with IS0 1268 or another
specified/agreed procedure. Cut individual specimens, or groups of specimens in the case of type 3 specimens (see
annex A), from the panel.
In the case of finished products (for example, for quality control during manufacture or on delivery), take specimens
from flat areas.
Parameters for machining specimens are specified in IS0 2818. Further guidance on cutting specimens is given in
annex A.
6.2.2 End tabs (for type 3 specimens)
The ends of the specimen shall be reinforced, preferably with end tabs made of cross-ply or fabric glass-fibre/resin
laminate with the fibres at + 45” to the specimen axis. The tab thickness shall be between 1 mm and 3 mm, with a
tab angle of 90” (i.e. not tapered).
Alternative tabbing arrangements are permissible, but shall be shown, before use, to give at least equal strength
and no greater coefficient of variation (see IS0 527-l) subclause 10.5, and IS0 3534-l) than the recommended
tabs. Possible alternatives include tabs made from the material under test, mechanically fastened tabs, unbonded
tabs made of rough materials (such as emery paper or sandpaper, and the use of roughened grip faces).
6.2.3 Application of end tabs (for type 3 specimens)
Bond the end tabs to the specimen with a high-stretch adhesive as described in annex A.
NOTE - The same procedure can be used for individual specimens and for a group of specimens.
6.3 Gauge marks

See IS0 527-l) subclause 6.3.
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6.4 Checking the specimens
See IS0 527-i) subclause 6.4.
6.5 Anisotropy
The properties of fibre-reinforced plastic composites frequently vary with direction in the plane of the sheet
(anisotropy). For this reason, it is recommended that two groups of test specimens be prepared with their major
axes parallel and perpendicular, respectively, to the direction of some feature which is inferred from a knowledge of
the structure of the material or its method of manufacture (see subclause 4.8).
7 Number of specimens
8 Conditioning
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9 Procedure
9.1 Test atmosphere
See IS0 527-1, subclause 9.1.
9.2 Measurement of specimen dimensions

9.3 Clamping
See IS0 527-l. subclause 9.3.
9.4 Prestresses
9.5 Setting of extensometers and strain gauges and placing of gauge marks
See IS0 527-l) subclause 9.5. Measure the gauge length to an accuracy of 1 % or better.
9.6 Test speed

Use the following test speeds:
9.6.1 For type 1 B test specimens
a) 10 mm/min for routine quality control;

b) 2 mm/min for qualification tests,
when measuring the maximum elongation,
when determining the tensile modulus of elasticity.
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9.6.2 For type 2 and type 3 test specimens
a) 5 mm/min for routine quality control;

b) 2 mm/min for qualification tests,
when measuring the maximum elongation,
when determining the tensile modulus of elasticity.
9.7 Recording of data

10 Calculation and expression of results

See IS0 527-l) clause 10, except that the definitions given in clause 4 of this part of IS0 527 apply and strain
values shall be reported to three significant figures.
If Poisson’s ratio is required, calculate it at the strain values given in 4.6.
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11 Precision
The precision of this test method is not known because interlaboratory data are not available. When interlaboratory
data are obtained, a precision statement will be added with the following revision.
The precision data will be specific to particular combinations of fibre and matrix types.
12 Test report
The test report shall include the following information:
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a) a reference to this part of IS0 527, including the type of specimen and the test speed, written in the following
format:
Tensile test IS0 527~k/2/5
Type of specimen-
Test speed in millimetres per minute
b) to q) see IS0 527-l) clause 12, b) to q), including fibre type, fibre content and fibre geometry (e.g. mat) in 12b).
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Annex A
(normative)
Specimen preparation
A.1 Machining the specimens

In all cases take the following precautions:
- Avoid working under conditions that would create a large build-up of heat in the specimen (the use of a coolant
is recommended). If a liquid coolant is used, dry the specimens immediately after machining.
- Check that all cut surfaces of the specimen are free from machining defects.
A.2 Preparation of specimens with bonded end tabs

A recommended method is as follows:
Cut out from the material under test a sheet having the length of the intended specimens and of a width suitable for
the number of specimens required.
Identify the “1”-direction of the material in the sheet.
Cut out rectangular strips of the required length and width for the tabs.
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Attach the strips to the sheet as follows:
a) If required, rub with fine abrasive paper or blast with suitable sand all the surfaces to which adhesive will be
applied.
W Remove all dust from these surfaces and clean them with a suitable solvent.
d Bond the strips in place along the ends of the sheet, parallel to each other and normal to the length direction of
the specimens, as shown in figure A.l, using a high-stretch adhesive and strictly following the adhesive
manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE - It is recommended that a film adhesive with a thin carrier be used. The adhesive should preferably have a
shear strength greater than 30 MPa. It is desirable that the adhesive used be flexible in nature, with an elongation at break
greater than that of the material under test.
d) Keep the bonded parts at the pressure and temperature recommended by the adhesive manufacturer for the
time recommended by the manufacturer.
e) Cut the sheet, together with the strips constituting the end tabs, into test specimens (see figure A.l).
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Figure A.1 - Tabbed panel for specimen preparation
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Annex B
(informative)
Alignment of specimens
It is recommended that the alignment of the tensile-testing machine and the test specimen be checked at the centre
of the gauge length using a strain-gauged coupon of the same material as is to be tested. Use a device or
procedure which ensures that specimens are positioned in the grips in a repeatable manner. Strain-gauge the
coupon as shown in figure B.1, attaching two gauges (SGl, SG2) to one face of the coupon approximately, one-
eighth of the specimen width from the edge and midway between the tabs and attaching a third gauge (SG3) on the
centreline of the opposite face also midway between the tabs.
Compare the output of the gauges at the mid-point of the strain range used to measure Young’s modulus, i.e. at
0,001 5 for the strain values given in 4.6. Using equations (B.l) and (B.2), calculate the bending strain, expressed
as a percentage, in the width (Bb) and thickness (Bh) directions, respectively.
B = 4lQ - 4 x 100 ... 03.1)

b
3%"
B =lEav -&31 x1oo

h . . . 03.2)
&av
where
~1, Q and ~3 are the strains recorded by strain gauges SGl , SG2 and SG3, respectively;
& av = E1+ Ee+Eg

( 4 4 2 1
Finally, ensure that the bending strains satisfy the condition given in inequality (B.3):
Bb + &, =S3,0 % . . . (B-3)
NOTES
1 The use of further strain gauges next to the grips will be necessary to check fully all possible sources of misalignment.
2 The alignment of individual specimens can be checked in the width direction using a clip-on extensometer with a
longitudinal-strain output for each edge of the specimen.
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SGI and SG2 ;G3
-SG2
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a) Front view b) Side view
Figure B.l - Strain-gauge locations (SGl, SG2 and SG3) for system alignment check
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INTERNATIONAL IS0

Plastics - Determination of tensile

This material is reproduced from IS0 documents under International

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IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide

Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are

International Standard IS0 527-4 was prepared by Technical Committee

- Part 1: General principles

- Part 5: Test conditions for unidirectional fibre-reinforced plastic

Plastics - Determination of tensile properties -

Unidirectionally reinforced materials are covered by part 5.

1.2 See IS0 527-1, subclause 1.2.

- fibre-reinforced thermosetting and thermoplastic composites incorporating non-unidirectional reinforcements

1.5 See IS0 527-1, subclause 1.5.

IS0 527-l :1993, Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Pan‘ 1: Genera/principles.

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IS0 2818:1994, Plastics - Preparation of test specimens by machining.

4.1 gauge length: See IS0 527-1, subclause 4.1.

4.2 speed of testing: See IS0 527-l) subclause 4.2.

It is expressed as a dimensionless ratio or in percent.

For “1’‘-direction specimens, EM is defined as ~1 and for “2”-direction specimens as &t&J.

It is expressed as a dimensionless ratio or in percent.

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Figure 1 - Stress-strain curve

Figure 2 - Fibre-reinforced plastic composite showing axes of symmetry

Subclause 5.2.2 does not apply.

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L3 Overall length 2 150 1)

NOTE - Requirements on specimen quality and parallelism are given in clause 6.

Figure 3 - Type 1 B specimen

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Centring holes (optional), 0 D

4 Width 25 + 0,5 or 50 * 0,5 25 f 0,5 or 50 ? 0,5

NOTE - Requirements on specimen quality and parallelism are given in clause 6.

Figure 4 -Type 2 and type 3 specimens

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6.2 Preparation of specimens

6.2.2 End tabs (for type 3 specimens)

6.2.3 Application of end tabs (for type 3 specimens)

6.3 Gauge marks

9.2 Measurement of specimen dimensions

9.6 Test speed

9.6.1 For type 1 B test specimens

a) 10 mm/min for routine quality control;

9.6.2 For type 2 and type 3 test specimens

a) 5 mm/min for routine quality control;

9.7 Recording of data

10 Calculation and expression of results

If Poisson’s ratio is required, calculate it at the strain values given in 4.6.

Test speed in millimetres per minute

A.1 Machining the specimens

A.2 Preparation of specimens with bonded end tabs

Identify the “1”-direction of the material in the sheet.

Attach the strips to the sheet as follows:

Figure A.1 - Tabbed panel for specimen preparation