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Compared to traditional\, structural materials\, composites offer designers improved performance and flexibility. However\, these be nefits come at the cost of increased material complexity and it is easy t o overlook the challenges of producing high-quality test data to support the needs of both design and materials development.
\n\nBasic chara cterization of static composite materials properties requires a range of tests under different loading conditions often at non-ambient temperature s. For critical applications\, more complex tests are required to determi ne their durability under service conditions such as: compression after i mpact (CAI) for aerospace\, fatigue loading in the wind energy sector\, a nd high-speed testing for automotive crash protection.
\n\nEfficien t testing of composite materials&mdash\;in compliance with approved stand ards and the requirements of auditing bodies such as Nadcap&mdash\;is dem anding in terms of equipment and personnel. The process is made easier by an integrated approach to the testing machine set up and the use of test ing software incorporating pre-defined test methods and traceability.
\n\nThe latest trends in composites materials development&mdash\;such as the use of thermoplastic matrix materials and advanced additive manufa cturing&mdash\;will bring new testing challenges.
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