Shear Strength


Test ID

M-038

Description

This punch test determines shear strength, which is the maximum load required to shear a specimen in such a manner that the moving portion has completely cleared the stationary portion.  It is expressed in megapascals (or pounds-force per square inch) based on the area of the sheared edge or edges.

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Standards

  • ASTM D732

Data

Shear Strength. This data appears in Matereality as Shear Properties.

Replicates

Number of times this test is repeated: 5

Samples

6 discs (50mm diam.) [details]

Application

This test is useful when comparing materials or obtaining data for engineering design.

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