scope:

This test method standard will provide the guidelines for assessing adhesives in the laboratory. All researchers performing adhesives development and evaluation work in the laboratory must follow the procedures outlined herein.

Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to develop a test method that will assist in the evaluation and priority assignment of candidate adhesives for high-loading rate applications. It will provide minimal acceptance criteria for adhesives to be used on ground vehicle platforms for highloading rate applications. The adhesives will be screened for potential usage over a very broad performance spectrum to provide Army engineers, scientists, and researchers with the direction needed to meet operational priorities in a timely manner. Any deviation from the process details must be justified, fully documented, and submitted to the governing authority.

intended Use: