FIBERSHAPES Material Properties
The test results shown below are for typical coupon properties of FIBERSHAPES structural fiberglass shapes and plate. Properties are derived per the ASTM method shown. Synthetic surfacing veil and ultraviolet inhibitors are standard. |
Mechanical Properties | ASTM | Units | Value |
Tensile Stress, LW | D-638 | psi/Mpa | 30,000/206.8 |
Tensile Stress, CW | D-638 | psi/Mpa | 7,000/48.2 |
Tensile Modulus, LW | D-638 | 10 ⁶psi/Gpa | 2.5/17.2 |
Tensile Modulus, CW | D-638 | 10 ⁶psi/Gpa | 0.8/5.5 |
Compressive Stress, LW | D-695 | psi/MPA | 30,000/206.8 |
Compressive Stress, CW | D-695 | psi/Mpa | 15,000.103.4 |
Compressive Modulus, LW | D-695 | 10 ⁶psi/Gpa | 2.5/17.2 |
Compressive Modulus, CW | D-695 | 10 ⁶psi/Gpa | 1.0/6.9 |
Flexural Stress, LW | D-790 | psi/Mpa | 30,000/206.8 |
Flexural Stress, CW | D-790 | psi/Mpa | 10,000/68.9 |
Flexural Modulus, LW | D-790 | 10 ⁶psi/Gpa | 2.5/17.2 |
Flexural Modulus, CW | D-790 | 10 ⁶psi/Gpa | 0.8/5.5 |
Modulus of Elasticity | Full Section | 10 ⁶psi/Gpa | 2.8/19.3 |
Shear Modulus | - | 10 ⁶psi/Gpa | 0.45/3.1 |
Short Beam Shear | D-2344 | psi/Mpa | 4,500/31 |
Bearing Stress, LW | D-953 | psi/Mpa | 30,000/206.8 |
Izod Impact, LW | D-256 | ft-lbs/in/J-mm | 25/1.33 |
Izod Impact, CW | D-256 | ft-lbs/in/J-mm | 4/0.21 |
Physical Properties | ASTM | Units | Value |
Barcol Hardness | D-2583 | - | 45 |
24 Hour Water Absorption | D-570 | % Max | 0.45 |
Density | D-792 | lbs/in ³/gm/cc | 0.0686/2 |
Coeff. Of Termal Expansion, LW | D-696 | 10⁻⁶in/in/⁰C | 8 |
10⁻⁶mm/mm/⁰C | 8 |
Electrical Properties | ASTM | Untis | Value |
Arc Resistance, LW | D-495 | sec | 120 |
Dielectric Strength, LW | D-149 | kv/in | 35 |
Dielectric Strength, PF | D-149 | volts/mil | 200 |
Dielectric Constant, PF | D-150 | @60hz | 5 |
Flammability Properties | ASTM | Units | Value |
Tunnel Test | E-84 | Flame Spread | 25 max |
Flammability Properties | D-635 | - | Non-Burning |