1.1 This test method describes a procedure and fixture used to determine shear strengths of adhesives used to bond materials with moduli higher than the modulus of the adhesive. The size and shape of the specimens are variable within the physical restraints of the fixture.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM D4501-01(2014) Referenced Document
ASTM D907 Standard Terminology of Adhesives*, 2023-05-16 Update
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM D4501-01(2014) history
2023ASTM D4501-01(2023) Standard Test Method for Shear Strength of Adhesive Bonds Between Rigid Substrates by the Block-Shear Method
2014ASTM D4501-01(2014) Standard Test Method for Shear Strength of Adhesive Bonds Between Rigid Substrates by the Block-Shear Method
2009ASTM D4501-01(2009)e1 Standard Test Method for Shear Strength of Adhesive Bonds Between Rigid Substrates by the Block-Shear Method
2001ASTM D4501-01e1 Standard Test Method for Shear Strength of Adhesive Bonds Between Rigid Substrates by the Block-Shear Method
2001ASTM D4501-01 Standard Test Method for Shear Strength of Adhesive Bonds Between Rigid Substrates by the Block-Shear Method
2001ASTM D4501-95 Standard Test Method for Shear Strength of Adhesive Bonds Between Rigid Substrates by the Block-Shear Method