What is BS EN 6031-Aerospace series: Fibre reinforced plastics about?
BS EN 6031 is a standard that serves technical specifications for Aerospace series: Fibre reinforced plastics, enabling high fatigue strength and high chemical resistance in aerospace applications.
BS EN 6031 specifies the procedure for determining the in-plane shear strength and modulus of fibre composites. The procedure is based on the uni-axial tensile stress-strain response of a ± 45° laminate which is symmetrically laminated about the mid-plane.
BS EN 6031 applies to composite laminates manufactured from unidirectional tape or woven fabric reinforcement.
Note: BS EN 6031 does not give any directions necessary to meet the health and safety requirements.
Who is BS EN 6031-Aerospace series: Fibre reinforced plastics for?
BS EN 6031 on Aerospace series: Fibre reinforced plastics applies to:
- Manufacturers of fibre reinforced plastics for aerospace applications
- Dealers and importers of fibre reinforced plastics for aerospace applications
- Testing houses and labs in the aerospace industry
- Inspection services in the aerospace industry
Why should you use BS EN 6031-Aerospace series: Fibre reinforced plastics?
Fibre reinforced plastic is the ideal material for lightweight construction. Due to qualities such as lightweight, high stiffness, and high strength, fibre reinforced polymers have been widely used in the aerospace sector.
BS EN 6031 provides users guidance on principle, designation of the method, apparatus, test specimen, procedure, presentation of the results and test report, enabling users to determine shear strength and modulus of fibre reinforced plastics.
BS EN 6031 provides users guidance for fibre reinforced plastics (± 45° tensile test) method to determine in-plane shear properties. BS EN 6031 also provides users with a step-by-step procedure for the method, enabling users to do the technique correctly.
The adoption of BS EN 6031 allows users to develop and assess fibre reinforced plastics, ensuring high strength and corrosion resistance in aerospace applications.