ASTM C1211-02 - 10.12.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers determination of the flexural strength of advanced ceramics at elevated temperatures. Four-point-1/4 point and three-point loadings with prescribed spans are the standard. Rectangular specimens of prescribed cross-section 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

C1465-26

Standard Test Method for Determination of Slow Crack Growth Parameters of Advanced Ceramics by Constant Stress-Rate Flexural Testing at Elevated Temperatures

C1341-13(2023)

Standard Test Method for Flexural Properties of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Advanced Ceramic Composites

C1322-25

Standard Practice for Fractography and Characterization of Fracture Origins in Advanced Ceramics

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).

C1161-18(2023)

Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Advanced Ceramics at Ambient Temperature

E230-03

Standard Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force (EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples

E220-25

Standard Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples by Comparison Techniques

E4-24

Standard Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines