BS EN 1894 specifies the conditions for the determination of the inter-laminar shear strength of the ceramic matrix composite materials. The conditions of these materials are determined with continuous fibre reinforcement for temperatures up to 2 000 °C under a vacuum, or a gas atmosphere which is inert to the material under test, by loading notched specimens in compression.
BS EN 1894 applies to all-ceramic matrix composites with continuous fibre reinforcement, unidirectional (1D), bidirectional (2D), and tri-directional (xD, with 2 < x < 3), loaded along one principal axis of reinforcement.
BS EN 1894 on determining the shear strength of ceramics is useful for:
Durability, temperature resistance and excellent strength are just a few properties of ceramic matrix composites that make it very important. Not only do they have brilliant mechanical properties, but also, they are very good for the environment and save fuel consumption. However, it is imperative to determining their shear strength. Shear strength is the ability of ceramics to resist internal forces.
BS EN 1894 provides you with definitions and symbols that depict a user-friendly idea of ceramics. The tests mentioned in BS EN 1894 help users in determining the shear strength of ceramics ensuring their reliability. BS EN 1894 also assures that safety is given utmost importance while dealing with advanced technical ceramics considering their critical applications. The guidelines in BS EN 1894 enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.
EN 1894:2005