ASTM D5528 determines the opening Mode I interlaminar fracture toughness, GIc, of continuous fiber-reinforced composite materials using the double cantilever beam (DCB) specimen. Susceptibility to delamination is one of the major weaknesses of many advanced laminated composite structures.
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Force range of 5 kN to 600 kN (1,125 lbf to 135,000 lbf)
Adjustable test space
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Force range of 300 kN to 2,000 kN (67,500 lbf to 450,000 lbf)
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Designed in accordance to ASTM D5528
