ASTM D3166 – Standard Test Method for Fatigue Properties of Adhesives in Shear by Tension Loading (Metal/Metal)
Description:
Significance and Use
4.1 While this test method is intended for use in metal-to-metal applications it may be used for measuring the fatigue properties of adhesives using plastic adherends, provided consideration is given to the thickness of the plastic adherends. Doublers may be required for plastic adherends to prevent bearing failure in the adherends.
4.2 A variation in the thickness of the adherends can influence the test results. For this reason, the thickness of the sheets used to make the test specimens should be specified in the material specification. When no thickness is specified, metal adherends 1.63 mm (0.064 in.) thick are recommended.
Scope
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of fatigue strength in shear by tension loading of adhesives on a standard specimen and under specified conditions of preparation, loading, and testing.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
ASTM D3165