Table 2 Summary of the experimental testing carried out by (Gerlach et al. 2012)
From: Recent advancements in mechanical characterisation of 3D woven composites
Test type | Specimen geometry | Specimen dimensions |
|---|---|---|
In-plane tension | Dog-bone | 70 × 10 |
Out-of-plane tension | Cross | 20 × 20 |
Shear | Notched beam | 25 × 20 |
Out-of-plane compression | Cube | 10 × 10 |
3-point bending | Prism | 60 × 10 |
Plate bending | Plate | 100 × 100 |