These UTM grips and composite fixtures can be configured to run widely used composite shear and delamination methods, including short-beam shear, Iosipescu shear, rail shear, and Mode I double cantilever beam (DCB), when the correct fixture geometry and method setup are selected.

Common composite standards supported with the appropriate fixtures include:

• ASTM D2344, short-beam shear (interlaminar shear strength)
• ASTM D5379, Iosipescu shear
• ASTM D7078, rail shear
• ASTM D5528, Mode I DCB delamination
• ASTM D3167, floating roller peel
• ASTM D1781, climbing drum peel

Final method fit depends on your laminate type and thickness, specimen geometry, required spans and loading noses, alignment requirements, and what strain or displacement measurement approach you plan to use during the test.

If you want to confirm the right fixture configuration for your specific composite standard and specimen geometry, learn more or request a quote.