<p><b>1.1 </b>This International Standard specifies a method for the determination of mode I interlaminar fracture</p>
<p>toughness (critical energy release rate), <i>G</i>IC, of unidirectional fibre-reinforced plastic composites using a double</p>
<p>cantilever beam (DCB) specimen.</p>
<p><b>1.2 </b>It is applicable to carbon-fibre-reinforced and glass-fibre-reinforced thermosets and thermoplastics.</p>
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25581
Scope
<p><b>1.1 </b>This International Standard specifies a method for the determination of mode I interlaminar fracture</p>
<p>toughness (critical energy release rate), <i>G</i>IC, of unidirectional fibre-reinforced plastic composites using a double</p>
<p>cantilever beam (DCB) specimen.</p>
<p><b>1.2 </b>It is applicable to carbon-fibre-reinforced and glass-fibre-reinforced thermosets and thermoplastics.</p>
