D30.01 Editorial and Resource Standards
Chair: Dr. Crystal H. Newton; University of Delaware; Center for Composite Materials; Newark, DE 19716; Telephone: 302-831-4941; Facsimile: 302-831-8525; Email:
Scope: Responsible for committee by laws, nomenclature, definitions of terms, and editorial aspects of the standards under the jurisdiction of Committee D30. At least one appointed member from each of the other subcommittees will serve on Subcommittee D30.01.

D30.02 Research and Mechanics
Chair: Eugene Camponeschi; NSWCCD Code 6504; 9500 MacArthur Dlvd; West Bethesda, MD, 20817; Telephone: 301-227-5816; Facsimile: 301-227-1020; Email:
Scope: Responsible for stimulation of research, promotion of understanding of the behavior of fibers and their composites, and investigation of long-range testing problems for fibers and their composites, including reexamination of conventional tests in the light of structural design data requirements and composite properties. Responsible for planning symposia and lectures for dissemination and ex-change of technical knowledge.

D30.03 Constituent/Precursor Properties
Chair: Richard Fields; Apt. 4516; 5537 PGA Blvd.; Orlando, FL 32839; Telephone: 407-356-5842; Facsimile: 407-356-4634; Email:
Scope: Responsible for the development and maintenance of standards related to composite material constituents (organic matrices, fibrous reinforcement) and intermediate forms such as cloth and pre-impregnated forms.
The primary input to this subcommittee will be the requirements of commercial industries, government agencies, and research laboratories desiring a better understanding of constituent forms and relations to end product.

D30.04 Lamina and Laminate Test Methods
Chair: Peter Grant; 639 N. Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520; Telephone: 541-482-9171; Email:
Scope: Responsible for the development of test methods, specifications, standard guides, nomenclature, classification stimulation of research and investigation of man-made fibers, filaments and whiskers in a single or multifilament form having a modulus exceeding 3 x 106 psi.
Responsible for the development of test methods, standard guides, specifications, nomenclature, classification, stimulation of research and investigation of specialized fibrous composites which have organic or inorganic matrices.
The primary input to this subcommittee will be requirements of industries, government agencies and research laboratories using and producing high performance fibers and composites, such as the aerospace industry.

D30.05 Structural Test Methods
Chair: Adam J. Sawicki; Boeing Co.; P.O. Box 16858; Philadelphia, PA 19142; Telephone: 610-591-2807; Facsimile: 610-591-4948; Email:
Scope: Responsible for the development and maintenance of standards in the focus area of structural properties of high modulus, fiber-reinforced composite materials, especially, but not restricted to, mechanical design properties of multidirectional laminated forms of composite materials. In support of this objective this subcommittee will establish development priorities by interfacing with national and international standards agencies, material supplier trade groups, end-using industries and organizations, and other sub-committees, and stimulate, conduct, and discuss research and development studies related to the focus area.

D30.06 Interlaminar Properties
Chair: James R. Reeder; NASA Langley Research Center; Mail Stop 188E; Hampton, VA 23681; Telephone: 757-864-3456; Facsimile: 757-864-8911; Email:
Scope: Responsible for stimulation of research as well as for the development and maintenance of standards for interlaminar strength and fracture toughness measurement. These properties are used to characterize delamination resistance in laminated composite materials. Topics of interest include Modes I, II, and III interlaminar fracture toughness measurement, mixed-mode delamination criteria, delamination fatigue characterization, as well as interlaminar tension and shear strength measurement. In support of this objective, this subcommittee conducts interlaboratory round robin test programs for candidate test methods. Round robin participants are solicited from international groups with common interest, such as the European Structural Integrity Society (ESIS) and the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) group of MITI.

D30.07 Metal Matrix Composites
(currently inactive)
Scope: Responsible for the development of standards, stimulation of research, and investigation of continuous fiber re-inforced metal matrix composites. Emphasis will be on standard test methods that differ from typical polymeric matrix composite tests due to unique features of metal matrix composites. Particular emphasis will be given to high temperature testing. Both static and cyclic properties will be addressed in D30.07.

D30.09 Sandwich Construction
Chair: William D. Bertelsen; Gougeon Bros.; Box 908; 100 Patterson Ave; Bay City, MI 48707; Telephone: 989-684-7286; Facsimile: 989-684-1287; Email:
Scope: The development of standard test methods, practices, guides, and terminology in the area of sandwich construction. This includes honeycomb, foam, and balsa cores with nonmetallic or metallic facings.
In support of these objectives, this subcommittee conducts interlaboratory round robin test programs and interfaces with other organizations with similar interests.

D30.90 Executive Subcommittee
Chair: Richard Fields; Apt. 4516; 5537 PGA Blvd.; Orlando, FL 32839; Telephone: 407-356-5842; Facsimile: 407-356-4634; Email:
Scope: To give the Committee Executive direction.

D30.91 Strategic Planning
Chair: Carl Q. Rousseau; LM Aero; PO Box 748 MZ 866; Fort Worth, TX 76101; Telephone: 817-935-4746; Facsimile: 817-762-5673; Email:
Scope: The Strategic Planning Subcommittee shall perform the function of evaluating Committee operations relative to Committee scope, organization, publicity, industry needs, liaison with other technical committees and outside associations, and other activities related to long-term Committee operations. Recommendations based on these evaluations shall be forwarded to the Executive Subcommittee for consideration. The Vice-Chair of Committee D30 shall Chair the Strategic Planning Subcommittee.

D30.92 Awards
Chair: Paul Lagace; MIT Room 33-303; 77 Massachusetts Ave.; Cambridge, MA 02139; Telephone: 617-253-3628; Facsimile: 617-253-0361; Email:
Scope: The Awards Subcommittee shall recommend the recipient of an award to the D30 Executive Subcommittee. Tasks will include solicitation of nominees, review of the nominations and requirements, and recommendation of recipient. Awards include, but are not limited to, Award of Merit, Wayne W. Stinchcomb Memorial Award, and Award of Appreciation.

D30.93 Standards Coordination and Globalization Initiative
Chair: Carl Q. Rousseau; LM Aero; PO Box 748 MZ 866; Fort Worth, TX 76101; Telephone: 817-935-4746; Facsimile: 817-762-5673; Email:
Scope: Increase involvement in standards development by all Composite Materials stakeholders, including special emphasis on added participation by international interest, material suppliers, and non aerospace industries. ASTM membership will be encouraged, but not required, for this activity.