ASTM E6-09b

ASTM E6-09b - 15.5.2009

1. Scope

1.1 This terminology covers the principal terms relating to methods of mechanical testing of solids. The general definitions are restricted and interpreted, when necessary, to make them particularly applicable and practicable for use in standards requiring or relating to mechanical tests. These definitions are published to encourage uniformity of terminology in product specifications.

1.2 Terms relating to fatigue and fracture testing are defined in Terminology E 1823.

2. Referenced Documents

E8/E8M-24	Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E796-94(2000)	Standard Test Method for Ductility Testing of Metallic Foil (Withdrawn 2009)
E1823-23	Standard Terminology Relating to Fatigue and Fracture Testing
ISO/IEC Guide 99:2007
NIST Technical Note 1297	Guidelines for Evaluating and Expressing the Uncertainty of NIST Measurement Results Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100 Bureau Dr., Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070, http://www.nist.gov.