BS ISO 19927:2018 specifies a procedure for determining the interlaminar strength, and modulus, by double beam shear (DBS) tests of fibre-reinforced plastic composites.The method is suitable for use with glass or carbon fibre-reinforced plastic composites with thermoset matrices, providing an acceptable interlaminar failure is obtained.This document only applies to laminate with a symmetrical and balanced lay?up as it avoids bending/twisting or bending/extension coupling deformations (see 6.2). The preferred lay-up is unidirectional, with fibres aligned along the specimen (axial) length.The suitability of the test for specific lay-ups, matrices and fibres (e.g. natural) are assessed by trial tests to ensure the correct delamination failures are obtained.Cross References:ISO 1268 (all parts)ISO 2602ISO 16012ISO 5893ISO 472ISO 291ISO 14130ISO 7500-1ISO 9513ASTM D3846ASTM D7078ASTM D5379ASTM D2344EN 2377EN 2563BS 4994BS 6464ISO 2818ISO 527-4:1997ISO 5725-1:1994/COR 1:1998All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.