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Estimation of mode II fracture toughness KIIC in composite materials is known as a troublous and crucial problem. Dissipated values of KIIC that are reported in different fracture mechanics references is the evidence of the mentioned claim. This problem can signify the necessity of modification on common test methods and fixtures. The present study focuses on the caus‐ es of shear test results scattering in composite materials and presents some solutions in the form of necessary corrections that should be per‐ formed on the common test fixtures. Mixed mode I/II fracture limit curves are employed to show that the scattering in test results have strong rela‐ tion with the creation of a considerable Fracture Process Zone FPZ . It is shown that common test fixtures are blind in confrontation with FPZ and are not able to active toughening mechanisms in pure mode II, correctly. Therefore, estimation of KIIC with available test fixtures has considerable standard deviation. After that, by employing some structural modifications on common fixtures, a new scheme of a shear fixture is proposed that in addition to include the FPZ effects, prepare suitable condition in order to activate the mode II toughening mechanisms. In this regard, it could be found that by applying these reforms, shear load concentration as well as the accuracy of empirical test and repeatability and reproducibility are en‐ hanced. Furthermore, a 3D finite element method FEM was considered as the numerical method in which the Iosipesque and new fixture’s specimens were analyzed by ANSYS software. It was found that by applying major amendments in the new shear test fixture, a remarkable precision in re‐ sults can be obtained in comparison with the previous Iosipesque one

A New Approach for Investigation of Mode II Fracture Toughness in Orthotropic Materials