Broughton, W R; Gower, M R L; Lodeiro, M J; Shaw, R M (2010) Good practice guide for the generation and assessment of fatigue data for fibre-reinforced plastics. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 115

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Abstract

This Guide provides best practice guidance for generating and assessing long-term cyclic fatigue data for fibre-reinforced plastics for material qualification and design purposes. It covers tension-tension, compression-compression and tension-compression fatigue testing and examines both in-plane and through-thickness characterisation. Guidance is given on the use of test methods, non-destructive evaluation and strain measurement techniques, and data analysis and interpretation. The guide is primarily concerned with continuous carbon and glass fibre-reinforced laminated materials.

Item Type:	Report/Guide (Measurement Good Practice Guide)
Notes:	NPL made every effort to ensure all information contained in this Good Practice Guide was correct at time of publication. NPL is not responsible for any errors, omissions or obsolescence, and does not accept any liability arising from the use of these Good Practice Guides.
Keywords:	analysis, composites, design, fatigue, fibre-reinforced plastics, mechanical testing
Subjects:	Advanced Materials Advanced Materials > Composites
Last Modified:	20 Feb 2026 14:58
URI:	https://eprintspublications.npl.co.uk/id/eprint/5515