A reusable sandwich beam for compression testing has been developed. Testing was performed to determine the longitudinal compressive modulus and ultimate compressive strength of a Kevlar® /glass intermingled hybrid composite. Results using this test method are reported and compared with results obtained using the IITRI test method.
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