ASTM E1556-03 - 1.10.2003
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for an epoxy resin system intended for the repair of sandwich panels for durable, rigidwall, relocatable structures. It must be usable in a field environment and shall not require the use of special equipment such as autoclaves or presses. The epoxy system covered by this specification shall be usable for simultaneous impregnation of a wet-layup composite skin and bonding of that skin to a substrate honeycomb core. The material shall withstand exposure to temperatures from -54 to 93°C (-65 to 199°F) and high relative humidity, and also the combination of stress, temperature, and relative humidity that are expected to be encountered in service.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard where only SI units are given or where SI units are given first followed by inch-pound units; where inch-pound units are given first followed by SI units, the inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat refers only to the test methods described in this specification. 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D2344/D2344M-22

Standard Test Method for Short-Beam Strength of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials and Their Laminates

E1091-21

Standard Specification for Nonmetallic Honeycomb Core for Use in Shelter Panels

MIL-I-24768

Insulation, Plastic, Laminated, Thermosetting, Glass-Cloth, Epoxy-Resin

D3165-07(2023)

Standard Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesives in Shear by Tension Loading of Single-Lap-Joint Laminated Assemblies

MIL-STD-1916

DOD Preferred Methods for Acceptance of Product

SAE-AMS-C-9084

Cloth, Glass, Finished for Epoxy Resin Laminates

C297/C297M-16

Standard Test Method for Flatwise Tensile Strength of Sandwich Constructions

D792-20

Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement

D2584-18

Standard Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins

D2734-23

Standard Test Methods for Void Content of Reinforced Plastics

E631-15

Standard Terminology of Building Constructions

E1749-18

Standard Terminology Relating to Rigid Wall Relocatable Shelters