1.1 This test method covers the determination of fracture strength in cleavage of adhesive bonds when tested on standard reinforced plastic specimens and under specified conditions of preparation and testing (Note 1). NOTE 1—While this test method is intended for use in reinforced plastic applications, it may be used for measuring fracture properties of adhesives using other plastic adherends, provided consideration is given to the thickness and should be of equal rigidity to the plastic adherends.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D5041-98(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D2093 Standard Practice for Preparation of Surfaces of Plastics Prior to Adhesive Bonding
ASTM D5573 Standard Practice for Classifying Failure Modes in Fiber-Reinforced-Plastic (FRP) Joints
ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing*, 2021-07-15 Update
ASTM D907 Standard Terminology of Adhesives*, 2023-05-16 Update
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM D5041-98(2019) history
2019ASTM D5041-98(2019) Standard Test Method for Fracture Strength in Cleavage of Adhesives in Bonded Joints
1998ASTM D5041-98(2012) Standard Test Method for Fracture Strength in Cleavage of Adhesives in Bonded Joints
1998ASTM D5041-98(2004) Standard Test Method for Fracture Strength in Cleavage of Adhesives in Bonded Joints
1998ASTM D5041-98 Standard Test Method for Fracture Strength in Cleavage of Adhesives in Bonded Joints