Adhesives.org Standard Test Method for Fracture Strength in Cleavage of Adhesives in Bonded Metal Joints D3433-99 (2005)

This test method covers the determination of fracture strength in cleavage of adhesives when tested on standard specimens and under specified conditions of preparation and testing. It test is useful in that it can be used to develop design parameters for bonded assemblies. Note: While this test method is intended for use in metal-to-metal applications it may be used for measuring fracture properties of adhesives using plastic adherends, provided consideration is given to the thickness and rigidity of the plastic adherends.