4. Tests

4.1 Thermomechanical testing

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Many of the tests performed on homogeneous plastics [A 3 510] can be applied to composites. However, specific tests have been developed (and for the most part standardized) to take into account the particularities of composites: anisoptropy, fiber-matrix interface problems, brittleness of reinforcements.

The need for characterization test methods for calculation and quality control.