1.1 This test method determines the open hole tensile strength of polymer matrix composite laminates reinforced by high-modulus fibers. The composite material forms are limited to continuous-fiber or discontinuous-fiber reinforced composites in which the laminate is balanced and symmetric with respect to the test direction. The standard test laminate is of the [45/0/-45/90] ns stacking sequence family, where the sublaminate repeat index is adjusted to yield a laminate thickness within the range discussed in 8.2.1. Other laminates may be tested provided the laminate configuration is reported with the results, however, the test method is unsatisfactory for unidirectional tape laminates containing only one ply orientation.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text the inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.