Abstract

This International Standard specifies a procedure for determining the in-plane shear stress-shear strain, shear modulus and shear strength of fibre-reinforced plastic composites by the +/- 45° tension test method. The method is suitable f for use with the following materials: - thermoset and thermoplastic matrix laminates made from unidirectional layers and/or fabrics including unidirectional fabrics, with the fibres oriented at +/- 45° to the specimen axis. the lay-up shall be symmetrical and balanced about the specimen mid-plane.

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Publication Date
30-Apr-1999
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-May-1999
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SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 is the Slovenian adoption of EN ISO 14129:1997, based on ISO 14129:1997, for fibre-reinforced plastic composites. It specifies a +/−45° tension test method for determining in-plane shear stress-shear strain response, in-plane shear modulus, and in-plane shear strength. Laboratories, composite producers, and quality teams use it when they need comparable shear-property data from laminate specimens.

What does SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 specify?

SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 specifies a procedure for measuring in-plane shear properties of fibre-reinforced plastic composites by tensioning a specimen with fibres at +/−45° to the specimen axis. The method is intended for thermoset and thermoplastic matrix laminates made from unidirectional layers and/or fabrics, including unidirectional fabrics, with a symmetrical and balanced lay-up about the specimen mid-plane.

The standard is organized into clauses 1 to 12 covering scope, normative references, principle, definitions, apparatus, specimens, conditioning, procedure, calculations, precision, and the test report. Annex A is integral and gives specimen preparation guidance.

AnnexWhat it covers
ASpecimen preparation, including machining precautions and end-tab attachment

What are the key requirements of SIST EN ISO 14129:1999?

SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 requires a specimen made as a rectangular strip with fibres oriented at −45° to the specimen axis and loaded in tension. In practice, the test measures the longitudinal and transverse strains so the shear response can be calculated from those two readings.

Material and specimen limits

The method applies to balanced, symmetrical laminates. The note in the scope says it is not suitable for coarse fabrics, and the introduction says comparisons should use the same number of layers because results are sensitive to layer count and distribution.

Specimens are specified as 25 mm wide and 250 mm long, with a typical thickness of 2 mm unless otherwise specified. If the material uses layers thicker than 0.125 mm, the laminate is to contain 16 layers. The specimen axis must be cut at 45° to the fibre directions, and the edges must be parallel within the stated limit.

Test equipment and measurements

The test machine must conform to ISO 5893, with constant test speed and a force indication error below 1% of full-scale reading. Strain is measured both parallel and perpendicular to the specimen axis, using strain gauges or extensometers with 1% full-scale accuracy. A micrometer with 0.01 mm or better resolution is used for width and thickness.

Test procedure and termination

The specimen is conditioned and tested in the atmosphere specified for the material, or otherwise in an atmosphere selected from ISO 291. If no speed is given for the material, the test speed is 2 mm/min. The test ends at a shear strain of 0.05 if failure has not already occurred, and the failure load or the load at 0.05 shear strain is recorded.

Calculation and reporting

SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 defines in-plane shear stress from load and cross-sectional area, shear strength from the failure or termination load, shear strain from the sum of longitudinal and transverse strains, and in-plane shear chord modulus from the stress values at 0.001 and 0.005 shear strain. Results are reported as arithmetic means, and where required standard deviation and 95% confidence interval are calculated using ISO 2602.

What terms does SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 define?

  • In-plane shear stress - shear stress obtained from the instantaneous load divided by twice the specimen cross-sectional area.
  • In-plane shear strength - the maximum shear stress reached before, or at, the test end at shear strain 0.05.
  • Shear strain - the total of the longitudinal strain and the transverse strain.
  • In-plane shear (chord) modulus - the shear-stress difference divided by the corresponding shear-strain difference between 0.001 and 0.005.
  • Specimen coordinate axes - the x direction is parallel to the specimen axis and the y direction is perpendicular to it, with fibres at −45° to these axes.

Who uses SIST EN ISO 14129:1999?

SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 is used by composite test laboratories, manufacturers of fibre-reinforced plastic laminates, and quality or engineering teams that need shear-property data for material qualification, product comparison, and technical reporting. It is also useful when preparing test reports for buyers, certification work, or internal design databases.

What changed in SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 from the previous edition?

SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 is identified as identical to EN ISO 14129:1997.

Which standards are used with SIST EN ISO 14129:1999?

SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 names these standards as supporting documents:

  • ISO 291 - conditioning and test atmospheres.
  • ISO 1268 - preparation of glass-fibre reinforced laminated plates or panels for test purposes.
  • ISO 2602 - mean values and confidence intervals.
  • ISO 2818 - machining of plastic test specimens.
  • ISO 5893 - requirements for tensile, flexural, and compression test equipment.

The introduction also notes harmonisation with ISO 527-5:1997, especially for document format, specimen size, and strain measurement for modulus determination.

What does the SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 document contain?

SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 contains the full test method, from specimen preparation through reporting. It includes figures showing the specimen geometry, the specimen coordinate axes, and the shear stress-shear strain diagram used for interpretation.

Clause 10 gives the calculation equations for stress, strength, strain, and modulus, and Clause 12 lists the report items to record. Annex A adds practical preparation guidance, including machining precautions and a recommended end-tab bonding method for specimen blanks.

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SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fibre-reinforced plastic composites - Determination of the in-plane shear stress/shear strain response, including the in-plane shear modulus and strength, by the +/- 45° tension test method (ISO 14129:1997)". This standard covers: This International Standard specifies a procedure for determining the in-plane shear stress-shear strain, shear modulus and shear strength of fibre-reinforced plastic composites by the +/- 45° tension test method. The method is suitable f for use with the following materials: - thermoset and thermoplastic matrix laminates made from unidirectional layers and/or fabrics including unidirectional fabrics, with the fibres oriented at +/- 45° to the specimen axis. the lay-up shall be symmetrical and balanced about the specimen mid-plane.

This International Standard specifies a procedure for determining the in-plane shear stress-shear strain, shear modulus and shear strength of fibre-reinforced plastic composites by the +/- 45° tension test method. The method is suitable f for use with the following materials: - thermoset and thermoplastic matrix laminates made from unidirectional layers and/or fabrics including unidirectional fabrics, with the fibres oriented at +/- 45° to the specimen axis. the lay-up shall be symmetrical and balanced about the specimen mid-plane.

SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.120 - Reinforced plastics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN ISO 14129:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST ISO 2602:1996, SIST ISO 2818:1996, SIST EN ISO 10548:1999, SIST EN 12248:2003, SIST EN 12259-1:2000 + A1:2001/A3:2006, SIST EN ISO 8321-1:2002, SIST EN 40-7:2003, SIST EN 13923:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Fibre-reinforced plastic composites - Determination of the in-plane shear stress/shear
strain response, including the in-plane shear modulus and strength, by the +/- 45°
tension test method (ISO 14129:1997)
Faserverstärkte Kunststoffe - Zugversuch an 45°-Laminaten zur Bestimmung der
Schubspannungs/Schubverformungs-Kurve, des Schubmoduls und der Schubfestigkeit
in der Lagenebene (ISO 14129:1997)
Composites plastiques renforcés de fibres - Détermination de la réponse contrainte-
déformation en cisaillement plan, module et résistance compris, par essai de traction a
+/- 45° (ISO 14129:1997)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 14129:1997
ICS:
83.120 2MDþDQLSROLPHUL Reinforced plastics
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 14129
First edition
1997-12-15
Fibre-reinforced plastic composites —
Determination of the in-plane shear stress/
shear strain response, including the
in-plane shear modulus and strength,
by the – 45� tension test method
Composites plastiques renforcés de fibres — Détermination de la réponse
contrainte-déformation en cisaillement plan, module et résistance compris,
par essai de traction à – 45�
A
Reference number
ISO 14129:1997(E)
ISO 14129:1997(E)
Contents Page
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Principle . 2
4 Definitions . 2
5 Apparatus . 2
6 Test specimens . 4
Number of test specimens .
7 4
8 Conditioning . 5
9 Procedure . 5
10 Calculation and expression of results . 6
11 Precision . 7
12 Test report . 7
Annex
A Specimen preparation . 8
©  ISO 1997
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced
or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and
microfilm, without permission in writing from the publisher.
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ISO ISO 14129:1997(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide
federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of
preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which
a technical committee has been established has the right to be represented
on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-
governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO
collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard ISO 14129 was prepared by Technical Committee
ISO/TC 61, Plastics, Subcommittee SC 13, Composites and reinforcement
fibres.
Annex A forms an integral part of this International Standard.
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ISO 14129:1997(E) ISO
Introduction
This International Standard covers all current and future fibre-reinforced
plastic composites which fail in the required manner. Harmonisation with
the new tensile standard, ISO 527-5:1997, Plastics — Determination of
tensile properties — Part 5: Test conditions for unidirectional fibre-
reinforced plastic composites, has been achieved where relevant (e.g.
document format, specimen size and related strains for modulus
measurement).
The test is acceptable for modulus but there is concern over its use for the
ultimate shear strength for high shear-elongation materials due to the high
strain at failure with only a small further increase in load, fibre rotation and
associated temperature rise. Therefore, the stress at a maximum shear
strain of 5 % or less is used as the failure criterion. This failure criterion is
also used in ASTM D 3518 (1995).
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD  ISO ISO 14129:1997(E)
Fibre-reinforced plastic composites — Determination of the
in-plane shear stress/shear strain response, including the in-plane
shear modulus and strength, by the – 45� tension test method
1  Scope
1.1  This International Standard specifies a procedure for determining the in-plane shear stress/shear strain
response, including the in-plane shear modulus and shear strength, of fibre-reinforced plastic composites by the
– 45� tension test method.
1.2  The method is suitable for use with thermoset and thermoplastic matrix laminates made from unidirectional
layers and/or fabrics including unidirectional fabrics, with the fibres oriented at – 45� to the specimen axis, where the
lay-up is symmetrical and balanced about the specimen mid-plane.
NOTE —  The method is not suitable for coarse fabrics.
1.3  As the test has been shown to be sensitive to the number and distribution of layers, comparisons should be
undertaken using the same number of layers, which must be well distributed.
2  Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this
International Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to
revision, and parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below. Members of IEC and ISO maintain
registers of currently valid International Standards.
ISO 291:1997, Plastics — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing.
ISO 1268:1974, Plastics — Preparation of glass fibre reinforced, resin bonded, low-pressure laminated plates or
1)
panels for test purposes.
ISO 2602:1980, Statistical interpretation of test results — Estimation of the mean — Confidence interval.
ISO 2818:1994, Plastics — Preparation of test specimens by machining.
ISO 5893:1993, Rubber and plastics test equipment — Tensile, flexural and compression types (constant rate of
traverse) — Description.
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1)  Under revision.
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ISO
ISO 14129:1997(E)
3  Principle
A test specimen consisting of a strip of rectangular cross-section with the fibres oriented at – 45� to the specimen
axis is loaded in tension. To determine the shear modulus the strains parallel and perpendicular to the specimen
axis are measured. The test is terminated at g = 0,05 if failure (excluding premature failure at or within the grip)
has not occurred.
NOTE —  Although this test method can establish shear stress/shear strain response well into the nonlinear region, the
ultimate stress and strain values so obtained should be evaluated with the following caution. The material in the gauge section
of this specimen is not in a state of pure shear, as normal stress components are present, even in the rotated ply coordinate
system. It has been established that when a – 45� laminate is loaded in tension, normal stress components, though small,
generally decrease the calculated ultimate stress and strain values of the material below the actual capability of the material,
thus resulting in lower values of ultimate strength and strain than those obtained by more ideal methods, such as the tube
torsion test.
4  Definitions
For the purposes of this International Standard, the following definitions apply:
4.1  in-plane shear stress, t : The shear stress obtained by dividing the instantaneous load by twice the
specimen cross-sectional area.
It is expressed in megapascals (MPa).
4.2  in-plane shear strength, t : The maximum in the shear stress prior to or at termination of the test at
12M
g = 0,05.
It is expressed in megapascals (MPa).
4.3  shear strain, g : The sum total of strain in the direction parallel and perpendicular to the specimen axis, i.e.
(e - e ).
x y
NOTE —  e has an negative sign when e is positive.
y x
4.4  in-plane shear (chord) modulus, G : The shear stress difference (t ¢¢ - t ¢) divided by the corresponding
12 12 12
shear strain difference (g ¢¢ = 0,005 - g ¢ = 0,001) [see 10.3, equation (3)].
12 12
It is expressed in megapascals (MPa).
4.5  specimen coordinate axes: For the specimen shown in figure 1, the direction parallel to the specimen
longitudinal axis is the “x” direction and the direction perpendicular to it is the “y” direction. The fibres are oriented at
– 45� to these directions. The coordinate axes for a unidirectional reinforced composite material plate element are
shown in figure 2.
5  Apparatus
5.1  Test machine
5.1.1  General
The machine shall conform to ISO 5893 as appropriate to the requirements
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