Figure 1-3: Change in tensile strength as a function of temperature
Figure 1-16: Change in compressive strength resulting from water absorption
Figure 1-25: Change in frictional coefficient and amount of wear as a function of contact pressure
Category | Unit | Measurement direction | |
---|---|---|---|
Machine direction | Transverse direction | ||
Tensile strength | MPa | 132 | 117 |
Flexural strength | MPa | 235 | 165 |
Flexural modulus | GPa | 7.8 | 5.1 |
Test specimen: Cut out from a square plate (shown in figure below) and fraise milled.
Category | Unit | Weld strength | Normal strength |
---|---|---|---|
Tensile strength | MPa | 83 | 180 |
Elongation | % | 1.9 | 5 |
Flexural strength | MPa | 131 | 260 |
Flexural modulus | GPa | 6.8 | 8.5 |
Impact strength (using unnotched sample) |
kJ/m2 | 8 | 65 |
Test specimen: Typical weld on a 1/8" thick ASTM No. 1 dumbbell, where resin collides with resin at the center of a test specimen having gates at both ends.