In my January 2024 column, I reported on a new ASTM test method for use in assessing the damage tolerance of sandwich composites under compression loading: the sandwich compression-after-impact (CAI) ...

Figure 1. ASTM D8287 sandwich CAI test fixture and specimen. Photo Credit, all images: Dan Adams Damage tolerance testing of composites refers to the testing of specimens with a centrally located ...

A new test method for elastomers and thermoplastic elastomers has been developed and now is standardized, according to ASTM 8363-20. The purpose of the TSSR test is to rapidly characterize those ...

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — ASTM International's rubber committee (D11) has established a subcommittee focused on rubber sustainability. The subcommittee will concentrate on developing standardized terms ...

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.—ASTM International's rubber committee (D11) has established a new subcommittee focused on rubber sustainability. The subcommittee will concentrate on developing standardized ...