1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers double-shear testing of wrought and cast aluminum products to determine shear ultimate strengths.Note 1--The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.2 This 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
B565 Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rivets and Cold-Heading Wire and Rods
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
Keywords
aluminum alloys; cast aluminum products; double-shear testing; shear strength; wrought aluminum products;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.150.10 (Aluminium products)
DOI: 10.1520/B0769-94R00
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