Development of compression bending test method for advanced composites - A review

Abstract

This paper reviews a series of our research works in developing a compression bending test method. This idea was invented to get rid of undesirable effect of loading devices in a conventional 3- or 4-point bending test. Starting from the basic concept, some refinements of data reduction methodology and some advancements of test fixtures are described in conjunction with the application to flat coupons as well as pipe configurations. The most recent work of an eccentric compression bending test is also reviewed.