Abstract
A complete understanding of the behavior of a structural system comprising RP components necessitates the determination of material properties for these components. Properties of interest include tensile, compressive, shear and bending stiffness and strength. This study focuses on the identification of a reliable test method for the determination of in-plane shear modulus and strength. Iosipescu shear tests and torsion tests were conducted on coupon samples. Results indicate that the torsion test is an easier and reliable method for the determination of shear modulus whereas the Iosipescu test should be used for the determination of shear strength.
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