ASTM D3164Standard Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesively Bonded Plastic Lap-Shear Sandwich Joints in Shear by Tension Loading
Test method ASTM D3164 is used to produce shear strength data for joints to compare adhesives or evaluation surface treatments. Shear joints impose uniform stresses across the bond area which results in the highest possible joint strength.
Before conducting ASTM D3164, it is important to read the entire specification. Standards can be obtained from appropriate standard authorities.