New Test Method for Test Method for Environmental Assisted Cracking
1. Scope
This standard will build on E1618 and detail a rising displacement method that will be faster and more accurate. The standard should be suitable for a range of materials and environmental conditions.
Keywords
Environmental Assisted Cracking
Rationale
The current method is a very expensive, time consuming test. The results can be anti-conservatibve. New understanding will result in a new standard that amy replace E1618