The ASTM D6641 test method determines compressive properties of polymer composite materials by applying combined end - loading and shear - loading using a combined loading compression will (CLC) fixture. ASTM D6641 is designed for polymer matrix composite laminates which contain The at further one 0 ˚ ply, but other materials can also be *. The test fixture is designed to dojo.provide a combined loading to The unsupported center 12 mm (0.5 inch) The gauge length of The specimen.
Before conducting ASTM D6641, it is important to read the - specification. The Standards can be obtained from the appropriate standard authorities.