BS 4545:1970
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Methods for mechanical testing of steel wire
Hardcopy , PDF
15-06-1994
English
31-01-1991
Cooperating organizations
Foreword
Methods of test
0. Scope
1. Tensile test
1.1 General
1.2 Principle of test
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Test pieces
1.5 Preparation of test pieces
1.6 Cross-sectional area
1.7 Marking the original gauge length
1.8 Method of gripping
1.9 Accuracy of testing equipment
1.10 Determination of properties
1.11 Determination of proof stresses
1.12 Proving tests for permanent set stress
1.13 Determination of yield stress
1.14 Determination of tensile strength
1.15 Determination of percentage elongation after
fracture
1.16 Determination of percentage reduction of area
2. Torsion test
2.1 General
2.2 Principle of test
2.3 Symbols and designations
2.4 Testing machine
2.5 Test piece
2.6 Procedure
2.7 Test requirements
3. Reverse bend test
3.1 General
3.2 Principle of test
3.3 Symbols and designations
3.4 Test piece
3.5 Testing machine
3.6 Test procedure
3.7. Maintenance of testing machine
4. Wrapping test
4.1 General
4.2 Principle of test
4.3 Test piece
4.4 Testing machine
4.5 Procedure
Tables
1. Free length between grips
2. Speed of testing
3. Dimensions of elements of testing machine
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