ASTM D7137/D7137M — Compression After Impact (CAI) / Compressive Residual Strength of Damaged Composite Plates

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ASTM D7137 is the test method for the compressive residual strength of multidirectional polymer matrix composite plates after impact damage, the compression-after-impact (CAI) test. To match this to your program, talk with our team.

What ASTM D7137 Covers

It loads a previously impacted composite plate in compression to failure, giving the residual strength that quantifies how much the impact damage weakened the laminate.

Why It Matters

CAI strength is a key damage-tolerance metric for composite structures, pairing with the impact step to show the strength consequence of impact damage.

Reading the Designation

Cited as ASTM D7137 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and the specimen or notch requirements before finalizing fixtures and reporting. To configure an impact setup, request a quote.

Related Standards

ASTM D7136 produces the impact damage and ISO 18352 is the ISO CAI method.

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Setting up compression-after-impact testing? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your panel size and fixturing.


TensileMill CNC products for ASTM D7137

Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with ASTM D7137:


Get ready for ASTM D7137 with TensileMill CNC

From specimen preparation to the test itself, TensileMill CNC supports the full ASTM D7137 testing chain. Our range includes CNC systems for flat and round impact specimen preparation with precision notching. Request a quote and our team will help you configure a system for ASTM D7137.