AS 2505.3-1989

1 - AS 2505.3-1989 METHODS FOR BEND AND RELATED TESTING OF METALS - TUBULAR PRODUCTS
4 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
5 - 1 SCOPE.
5 - 2 DEFINITIONS.
5 - 2.1 Test sample
5 - 2.2 Test specimen
5 - 2.3 Test piece
5 - 3 NOTATION.
5 - 4 APPARATUS.
5 - 5 TEMPERATURE OF TEST PIECE.
5 - 6 BEND TEST (FULL SECTION).
5 - 6.1 Test piece selection and preparation.
5 - 6.2 Test procedure.
5 - 6.3 Interpretation.
6 - 7 FLATTENING TEST.
6 - 7.1 Test piece selection and preparation.
6 - 7.2 Procedure.
6 - 7.3 Interpretation.
7 - 8 DRIFT EXPANSION TEST.
7 - 8.1 Test piece selection and preparation.
7 - 8.2 Procedure.
7 - 8.3 Interpretation.
7 - 9 FLANGING TEST.
7 - 9.1 Test piece selection and preparation.
7 - 9.2 Procedure.
8 - 9.3 Interpretation.
8 - 10 TEST REPORT.
9 - APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES
9 - A1 GENERAL.
9 - A2 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER.

Specifies procedures for simple bend tests, flattening tests, drift expansion tests and flanging tests.

This Standard sets out four test methods for determining the resistance of metallic seamless and welded tubes to plastic deformation.NOTES1. Criteria for assessment of results of tests are not included; they are set out in appropriate product Standards.2. Appendix A contains advice and recommendations on information which should be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry or order.