BS EN 6036:2015

What is BS EN 6036 - Fibre reinforced plastics for use in aerospace applications about? 

BS EN 6036 is a safety standard on the determination of notched, unnotched and filled hole compression strength. 

BS EN 6036 defines a method to be used to determine the compression strength of notched, unnotched and filled hole fibre reinforced plastics. 

BS EN 6036 is applicable to composite laminates with unidirectional layers or woven fabric reinforcement. 

Note: BS EN 6036 does not give any direction necessary to meet health and safety requirements. It is the responsibility of the user of BS EN 6036 to consult and establish appropriate health and safety precautions. 

Who is BS EN 6036 - Fibre reinforced plastics for use in aerospace applications for?  

BS EN 6036 on to: 

• Aerospace and defence industry  
• Manufacturers of aerospace equipment and components  
• Organizations involved with air transport engineering  
• Quality control and testing personnel 
• Manufacturers and suppliers of fibre reinforced plastics  
• Product design engineers  
• Aeronautical engineers  

Why should you use BS EN 6036 - Fibre reinforced plastics for use in aerospace applications? 

When it comes to the manufacturing and use of aerospace components, reliability and consistent performance are crucial.  

BS EN 6036 describes the compression test on an unnotched specimen that is carried out to determine the original material strength. The same test is performed either on a notched or a filled hole specimen to determine the residual strength.  

Overall, by adopting BS EN 6036, manufacturers can determine the reliability of their reinforced fibre plastics and build trust in its use throughout the aerospace supply chain.