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ASTM D3410 · Compression
Measures composite compression properties with shear-loading grips while the central gauge section remains unsupported.
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Recorded instructional case · Workbench captures and saved calculation data, October 2026. This website preview does not run the test.
Specimen & fixture
Calculated response
Stress (MPa)
Strain (%)
View plotted values
| Series | Strain (%) | Stress (MPa) |
|---|---|---|
| Axial stress (MPa) | 0 | 0 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.019444444444444448 | -26.249999999999996 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.038888888888888896 | -52.49999999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.05833333333333333 | -78.74999999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.07777777777777779 | -104.99999999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.09722222222222218 | -131.25 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.11666666666666665 | -157.49999999999997 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.1361111111111111 | -183.74999999999997 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.15555555555555559 | -209.99999999999997 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.1749999999999999 | -236.25 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.19444444444444436 | -262.5 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.2138888888888889 | -288.74999999999994 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.2333333333333333 | -314.99999999999994 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.2527777777777777 | -341.25 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.2722222222222222 | -367.49999999999994 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.2916666666666666 | -393.74999999999994 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.31111111111111117 | -419.99999999999994 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.33055555555555566 | -446.25 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.3499999999999998 | -472.5 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.3694444444444443 | -498.74999999999994 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.38888888888888873 | -525 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.40833333333333327 | -551.2499999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.4277777777777778 | -577.4999999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.4472222222222222 | -603.75 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.4666666666666666 | -629.9999999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.48611111111111105 | -656.25 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.5055555555555554 | -682.5 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.5250000000000001 | -708.7499999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.5444444444444444 | -734.9999999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.5638888888888889 | -761.2499999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.5833333333333331 | -787.4999999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.6027777777777775 | -813.7499999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.6222222222222223 | -839.9999999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.6416666666666664 | -866.25 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.6611111111111113 | -892.5 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.6805555555555552 | -918.75 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.6999999999999996 | -945 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.7194444444444446 | -971.2499999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.7388888888888886 | -997.4999999999999 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.7583333333333335 | -1023.75 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.7777777777777775 | -1050 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.7972222222222224 | -1076.25 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.8166666666666665 | -1102.4999999999998 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.8361111111111107 | -1128.75 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.8555555555555556 | -1154.9999999999998 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.8749999999999998 | -1181.25 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.8944444444444444 | -1207.5 |
| Axial stress (MPa) | -0.9138888888888889 | -1233.7499999999998 |
Negative force and strain denote compression. The displayed history is pre-activation, not a compressive-strength prediction.
Set up in CDS
- Link the laminate and compression coupon geometry.
- Define gauge length and negative axial reference load.
- Run the uniform gauge-section CLT response.
- Review the pre-activation stress and deformation.
Inputs for this recorded case
- 140 × 12.7 × 2 mm
- 8 plies / 2 mm
- Selected force -31337 N
- Reference force -1000 N
These are teaching-case inputs, not ASTM-prescribed specimen dimensions or acceptance criteria.
Response & readout
Force (N)
Gauge extension (mm)
View plotted values
| Series | Gauge extension (mm) | Force (N) |
|---|---|---|
| Native load–displacement | 0 | 0 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.004861111111111112 | -666.7499999999998 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.009722222222222224 | -1333.4999999999995 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.014583333333333332 | -2000.2499999999995 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.019444444444444448 | -2666.999999999999 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.024305555555555546 | -3333.749999999999 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.029166666666666664 | -4000.499999999999 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.034027777777777775 | -4667.249999999999 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.038888888888888896 | -5333.999999999998 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.043749999999999976 | -6000.749999999998 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.04861111111111109 | -6667.499999999998 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.05347222222222223 | -7334.249999999998 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.05833333333333333 | -8000.999999999998 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.06319444444444443 | -8667.749999999998 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.06805555555555555 | -9334.499999999998 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.07291666666666664 | -10001.249999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.07777777777777779 | -10667.999999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.08263888888888891 | -11334.749999999998 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.08749999999999995 | -12001.499999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.09236111111111107 | -12668.249999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.09722222222222218 | -13334.999999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.10208333333333332 | -14001.749999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.10694444444444445 | -14668.499999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.11180555555555555 | -15335.249999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.11666666666666665 | -16001.999999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.12152777777777776 | -16668.749999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.12638888888888886 | -17335.499999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.13125000000000003 | -18002.249999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.1361111111111111 | -18668.999999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.14097222222222222 | -19335.749999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.1458333333333333 | -20002.499999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.15069444444444438 | -20669.249999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.15555555555555559 | -21335.999999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.1604166666666666 | -22002.749999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.16527777777777783 | -22669.499999999996 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.1701388888888888 | -23336.249999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.1749999999999999 | -24002.999999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.17986111111111114 | -24669.749999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.18472222222222215 | -25336.499999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.18958333333333338 | -26003.249999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.19444444444444436 | -26669.999999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.1993055555555556 | -27336.749999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.20416666666666664 | -28003.499999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.20902777777777767 | -28670.249999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.2138888888888889 | -29336.999999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.21874999999999994 | -30003.749999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.2236111111111111 | -30670.499999999993 |
| Native load–displacement | -0.22847222222222222 | -31337.249999999985 |
- Selected force
- -31,340 N
- Selected axial stress
- -1,234 MPa
- Selected axial strain
- -0.9139 %
All recorded readouts
- Selected force
- -31,340 N
- Selected axial stress
- -1,234 MPa
- Selected axial strain
- -0.9139 %
- Activation events in shown phase
- 0 count
Pre-activation CLT gauge response. Fixture contact, buckling and physical strength are excluded.
About this ASTM reference
Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials with Unsupported Gage Section by Shear Loading
Active catalog edition checked October 10, 2026. The official standard defines the physical method; the CDS example below has a narrower modeling scope. Full procedures remain on ASTM’s site.
Find this setup in Workbench
In the Test menu, choose D3410. With bundled records loaded, the Simulation picker also lists this demonstration.
What this CDS case represents
Read the actual ASTM standard ↗Pre-activation CLT gauge response. Fixture contact, buckling and physical strength are excluded.
Load & Play test behavior
The selected coupon model can calculate a progressive CLT history. Force and gauge extension follow the saved steps; ply colors indicate calculated activation modes. They are not spatial crack paths or a solved deformed shape. The website figures above retain only the phase named on their charts.
In Workbench, select the mechanical case and inspect Live Load. Play test opens the eligible Response → Failure calculation. Availability depends on compatible equipment, selected settings and licensed modules. Gauge/specimen displacement excludes frame compliance and grip slip. Playback speed changes viewing speed, not the test’s physical loading rate.
Instructional model comparison, not experimental validation or ASTM certification. Physical testing requires the licensed standard and a qualified test program.