ASTM E1309-00 - 10.3.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide establishes the essential and desirable elements of data required for the identification of composite materials in computerized material property databases. A recommended format for entry of these fields into a computerized database is also provided. Examples of the application of this guide are included for filament-wound polymer-matrix composites, laminar polymer-matrix composites, and ceramic-matrix composites. An example for metal-matrix composites is planned for the next revision.

1.2 The recommended format described in this document is suggested for use in recording data in a computerized database, which is different from contractual reporting of actual test results. The latter type of information is described in a materials specification or shown on business transactions, and is subject to agreement between vendor and purchaser.

1.3 This guide defines the information which is considered essential to uniquely describe a composite material. A format is recommended for placing these data in fields suitable for a computerized database. Additional fields which are considered desirable, but not essential, are also defined. The purpose is to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of the information with a computer and to allow meaningful comparison of data from different sources.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E1308-92(1999)

Guide for Identification of Polymers (Excludes Thermoset Elastomers) in Computerized Material Property Databases (Withdrawn 2000)

E1013-93(1997)

Terminology Relating to Computerized Systems (Withdrawn 2000)

D790-17

Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials

E6-23a

Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing (Includes all amendments and changes 3/29/2023).

D6507-19

Standard Practice for Fiber Reinforcement Orientation Codes for Composite Materials

D5467/D5467M-97(2017)

Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Unidirectional Polymer Matrix Composite Materials Using a Sandwich Beam

D3878-23

Standard Terminology for Composite Materials

D3410/D3410M-16e1

Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials with Unsupported Gage Section by Shear Loading (Includes all amendments and changes 3/23/2021).

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)

C274-07

Standard Terminology of Structural Sandwich Constructions (Withdrawn 2016)

E1471-92(1998)

Standard Guide for Identification of Fibers, Fillers, and Core Materials in Computerized Material Property Databases

E1443-94(1999)

Terminology Relating to Building and Accessing Material and Chemical Databases (Withdrawn 2000)

E1434-00

Standard Guide for Recording Mechanical Test Data of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials in Databases

IEEE/ASTM SI 10

Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System

E1338-09(2021)e1

Standard Guide for Identification of Metals and Alloys in Computerized Material Property Databases (Includes all amendments and changes 3/25/2022).

ISO 8601

Data Elements and Interchange Formats--Information Interchange--Representation of Dates and Times MIL-HDBK-17, Vol. 2, Section 1.6.1, available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, and Terminology

E1484-92(1997)

Guide for Formatting and Use of Material and Chemical Property Data and Database Quality Indicators (Withdrawn 2000)