1.1 This specification covers the requirements for an epoxy resin system intended for the repair of sandwich panels for durable, rigidwall, relocatable structures. It must be usable in a field environment and shall not require the use of special equipment such as autoclaves or presses. The epoxy system covered by this specification shall be usable for simultaneous impregnation of a wet-layup composite skin and bonding of that skin to a substrate honeycomb core. The material shall withstand exposure to temperatures from −54 °C to 93 °C (−65 °F to 199 °F) and high relative humidity, and also the combination of stress, temperature, and relative humidity that are expected to be encountered in service.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard where only SI units are given or where SI units are given first followed by inch-pound units; where inch-pound units are given first followed by SI units, the inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat refers only to the test methods described in this specification. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E1556-20 Referenced Document
ASTM C297/C297M Standard Test Method for Flatwise Tensile Strength of Sandwich Constructions*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D2344/D2344M Standard Test Method for Short-Beam Strength of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials and Their Laminates*, 2022-07-15 Update
ASTM D2584 Standard Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins
ASTM D2734 Standard Test Methods for Void Content of Reinforced Plastics
ASTM D3165 Standard Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesives in Shear by Tension Loading of Single-Lap-Joint Laminated Assemblies*, 2023-01-01 Update
ASTM D792 Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
ASTM E1091 Standard Specification for Nonmetallic Honeycomb Core for Use in Shelter Panels
ASTM E1749 Standard Terminology Relating to Rigid Wall Relocatable Shelters
ASTM E631 Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
ASTM E1556-20 history
2020ASTM E1556-20 Standard Specification for Epoxy Resin System for Composite Skin, Honeycomb Sandwich Panel Repair
2012ASTM E1556-12 Standard Specification for Epoxy Resin System for Composite Skin, Honeycomb Sandwich Panel Repair
2008ASTM E1556-08 Standard Specification for Epoxy Resin System for Composite Skin, Honeycomb Sandwich Panel Repair
2003ASTM E1556-03 Standard Specification for Epoxy Resin System for Composite Skin, Honeycomb Sandwich Panel Repair
1998ASTM E1556-98 Standard Specification for Epoxy Resin System for Composite Skin, Honeycomb Sandwich Panel Repair