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Mechanical / Coupon Properties

(Fiberglass Structural Shapes)

Coupon test results performed in accordance with designated ASTM international standards.

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Mechanical Properties ASTM Units Value Units Value
Tensile Stress, LW D-638 psi 30,000 MPa 206.8
Tensile Stress, CW D-638 psi 7,000 MPa 48.2
Tensile Modulus, LW D-638 106 psi 2.5 GPa 17.2
Tensile Modulus, CW D-638 106 psi 0.8 GPa 5.5
Compressive Stress, LW D-695 psi 30,000 MPa 206.8
Compressive Stress, CW D-695 psi 15,000 MPa 103.4
Compressive Modulus, LW D-695 106 psi 2.5 GPa 17.2
Compressive Modulus, CW D-695 106 psi 1.0 GPa 6.9
Flexural Stress, LW D-790 psi 30,000 MPa 206.8
Flexural Stress, CW D-790 psi 10,000 MPa 68.9
Flexural Modulus, LW D-790 106 psi 1.8 GPa 12.4
Flexural Modulus, CW D-790 106 psi 0.8 GPa 5.5
Modulus of Elasticity Full Section 106 psi 2.8 GPa 19.3
Shear Modulus ---- 106 psi 0.45 GPa 3.1
Short Beam Shear D-2344 psi 4,500 MPa 31.0
Punch Shear D-732 psi 10,000 MPa 68.9
Notched Izod Impact, LW D-256 ft - lbs/in 25 J/mm 1.33
Notched Izod Impact, CW D-256 ft - lbs/in 4 J/mm 0.21
Bearing Strength D-953 psi 30,000 MPa 206.8
Physical Properties ASTM Units Value Units Value
Bar Hardness D-2583 ---- 45 ---- 45
24 Hour Water Absorption D-570 % Max 0.45 % Max 0.45
Density D-792 lbs/in3 0.062 - 0.070 g/cm3 1.72 - 1.94
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, LW D-696 106in/in/°F 7 10-6cm/cm/°C 12
Electrical Properties ASTM Units Value Units Value
Arc Resistance, LW D-495 seconds 120 seconds 120
Dielectric Strength, LW D-149 kv/in 35 kv/mm 1.37
Dielectric Strength, PF D-149 volts/mil 200 volts/mil 200
Dielectric Constant, PF D-150 @60hz 5 @60hz 5
Flammability Properties ASTM Units Value
Tunnel Test E-84 Flame Spread 25 max
Flammability D-635 ---- Non-Burning
UL 94 ---- VO
NBS Smoke Chamber E-662 Smoke Density 600 - 700

LW = Lengthwise  •  CW = Crosswise  •  PF = Perpendicular to Laminate Face