ASTM C1161-02ce1

ASTM C1161-02ce1 - 10.10.2002

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of flexural strength of advanced ceramic materials at ambient temperature. Four-point-¼ point and three-point loadings with prescribed spans are the standard. Rectangular specimens of prescribed cross-section sizes are used with specified features in prescribed specimen-fixture combinations.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 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

C1368-18(2026)	Standard Test Method for Determination of Slow Crack Growth Parameters of Advanced Ceramics by Constant Stress Rate Strength Testing at Ambient Temperature
C1239-26a	Standard Practice for Reporting Uniaxial Strength Data and Estimating Weibull Distribution Parameters for Advanced Ceramics (Includes all amendments and changes 8/11/2026).
E4-24	Standard Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines
E337-15(2023)	Standard Test Method for Measuring Humidity with a Psychrometer (the Measurement of Wet- and Dry-Bulb Temperatures)
C1322-25	Standard Practice for Fractography and Characterization of Fracture Origins in Advanced Ceramics
MIL-STD-1942	(MR) Flexural Strength of High Performance Ceramics at Ambient Temperature Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://www.dodssp.daps.mil.