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TENSILE TEST

Techniques

Tensile tests on metals and non-metallic materials are available to determine the following parameters:

  • Ultimate tensile strength
  • Yield stress
  • Proof stress
  • Elongation at failure
  • Reduction in area
Standards
ASTM A370-17a Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM E8-16a Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
BS EN ISO 6892-1:2016
(BS EN 10002-1:2001)
Metallic materials. Tensile testing. Method of test at room temperature
BS EN ISO 6892-2:2018
(BS EN 10002-5:1992)
Metallic materials. Tensile testing. Method of test at elevated temperature