Applied Technical Services conducts ASTM C393 testing to determine the core shear properties of sandwich panels.
What are Sandwich Panels?
Sandwich panels consist of two thin, sturdy, and stiff composites face sheets bonded to a lightweight and thick core. The panels serve as curtain materials and gain thermal insulation properties from the core materials that separate the composite face sheets. Sandwich panels offer several benefits, including:
- Aesthetically Pleasing
- Cost Efficient
- Fire Resistance
- Improved Strength-to-Weight Ratio
- Reduces Construction Time
- Thermal Insulation Properties
ASTM C393 Testing Explained
During the procedure, technicians install the conditioned samples into the testing machine’s three-point or four-point loading fixture. Technicians then initiate a specified grip separation to produce a failure within a window of 3 – 6 minutes. The procedure aids in material selection, quality control, product specifications, and research and development applications. The ASTM C393 testing procedure provides information on the following:
- Core Shear Strength
- Facing Stress
- Failure Type
- Flexural Stiffness
- Shear Modulus
- Tensile Strength
The Importance of ASTM Testing Services
The American Society for Testing and Materials, or ASTM, contributes to the certification and development of products and services for various industrial sectors worldwide. ASTM standards help improve the following:
- Product Liability
- Health Standards and Worker Safety
- Sustainability of Developed Materials
- Standardization Across Markets
Our Commitment to Quality
Applied Technical Services provides professional inspection, testing, and consulting engineering services to clients worldwide. In our 55 years of business, we have grown from a local business to an international operation with clients in various industrial sectors, including:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Chemical
- Communications
- Commerical Properties
- Construction
- Consumer Products
- Defense
- Healthcare
- Insurance / Legal
- Manufacturing
- Nuclear
- Oil and Gas
- Power Generation
- Pulp and Paper
- Renewable Energy
Our qualified and engaged employees use our state-of-the-art facilities to deliver excellent service that meets our client’s demands. To ensure the satisfaction of our clients, we provide prompt and professional at a competitive price and keep an open line of communication with our clients throughout the service process. Are you in need of ASTM C393 testing services? Please submit an online request form or call +1 (888) 287-5227 to speak with an ATS representative today.
