Abstract
A new oblique-shaped end-tab was investigated for use in testing off-axis coupon specimens. This tab is able to ensure the axial displacement that is necessary in off-axis specimens under uniaxial loading. The explicit expression of the oblique angle was obtained as a function of the off-axis angle and composite properties. Finite element analysis and experiments were performed to evaluate the effectiveness of the oblique tab. Both results indicated that the oblique tab is more suitable than the conventional rectangular tab for uniaxial off-axis testing.
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