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ASTM A 370 : 2015

Superseded

Superseded

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Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

21-04-2016

Superseded by

ASTM A 370 : 2016

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-11-2015

€104.99
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Committee
A 01
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
50
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

1.1These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to determine properties required in the product specifications. Variations in testing methods are to be avoided, and standard methods of testing are to be followed to obtain reproducible and comparable results. In those cases in which the testing requirements for certain products are unique or at variance with these general procedures, the product specification testing requirements shall control.

1.2The following mechanical tests are described:

Sections

Tension

6 to 14

Bend

15

Hardness

16

 Brinell

17

 Rockwell

18

 Portable

19

Impact

20 to 29

Keywords

30

1.3Annexes covering details peculiar to certain products are appended to these test methods as follows:

Annex

Bar Products

A1.1

Tubular Products

Annex A2

Fasteners

Annex A3

Round Wire Products

Annex A4

Significance of Notched-Bar Impact Testing

Annex A5

Converting Percentage Elongation of Round Specimens to
 Equivalents for Flat Specimens

Annex A6

Testing Multi-Wire Strand

Annex A7

Rounding of Test Data

Annex A8

Methods for Testing Steel Reinforcing Bars

Annex A9

Procedure for Use and Control of Heat-Cycle Simulation

Annex A10

1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.5When this document is referenced in a metric product specification, the yield and tensile values may be determined in inch-pound (ksi) units then converted into SI (MPa) units. The elongation determined in inch-pound gauge lengths of 2 or 8 in. may be reported in SI unit gauge lengths of 50 or 200 mm, respectively, as applicable. Conversely, when this document is referenced in an inch-pound product specification, the yield and tensile values may be determined in SI units then converted into inch-pound units. The elongation determined in SI unit gauge lengths of 50 or 200 mm may be reported in inch-pound gauge lengths of 2 or 8 in., respectively, as applicable.

1.5.1The specimen used to determine the original units must conform to the applicable tolerances of the original unit system given in the dimension table not that of the converted tolerance dimensions.

Note 1:This is due to the specimen SI dimensions and tolerances being hard conversions when this is not a dual standard. The user is directed to Test Methods A1058 if the tests are required in SI units.

1.6Attention is directed to ISO/IEC 17025 when there may be a need for information on criteria for evaluation of testing laboratories.

1.7This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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