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ASTM WK92817

Revision of E8/E8M-24 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

Rationale

Reduction of Area determination procedure is specified to include fitting the fractured ends together in 7.12.2, 7.12.2, and 7.12.3. However, this step is not necessary with the advent of current technology, which enables determination by automated, optical methods. These statements should be revised to make the re-fitting of fractured specimen pieces optional - similar to the approach taken by ISO 6892-1:2019 which states "If necessary, the broken pieces of the test piece shall be carefully fitted back together so that their axes lie in a straight line."

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: E28.04

Committee: E28

Staff Manager: Ashley Wiand

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 11-12-2024

Technical Contact: Dean Lovewell

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