Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Principle
4 Terms, definitions and symbols
5 Apparatus
5.1 Test machine
5.2 Load train
5.3 Strain measurement
5.3.1 Strain gauges
5.3.2 Extensometry
5.4 Data recording system
5.5 Dimension measuring devices
6 Test specimens
6.1 Compression between platens
6.2 Test specimen used with grips
7 Test specimen preparation
7.1 Machining and preparation
7.2 Number of test specimens
8 Test procedure
8.1 Displacement rate
8.2 Measurement of test specimen dimensions
8.3 Buckling
8.4 Testing technique
8.4.1 Specimen mounting
8.4.2 Extensometers
8.4.3 Measurements
8.5 Test validity
9 Calculation of results
9.1 Test specimen origin
9.2 Compression strength
9.3 Strain at maximum compression force
9.4 Proportionality ratio or pseudo-elastic modulus, elastic
modulus
10 Test report