ASTM B831-19

Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Thin Aluminum Alloy Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The intent of this test method is to provide a means of measuring the ultimate shear strength of thin aluminum alloy wrought and cast products. It is recognized that the loading conditions developed by this test method, and by most others, are not ideal in that they do not strictly satisfy the definitions of pure shear. However, rarely do pure shear conditions exist in structures.
Note 1: Results from this test method are not interchangeable with results from Test Methods B565 and B769. Shear strengths obtained by this test method have been shown to differ from values determined with other methods.3
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers single shear testing of thin wrought and cast aluminum alloy products to determine shear ultimate strengths. It is intended for products that are too thin to be tested according to Test Method B769.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2019
• ICS: 77.040.10 - Mechanical testing of metals
• ICS: 77.150.10 - Aluminium products
• Technical Committee: B07 - Light Metals and Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B07.05 - Testing

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: B831 − 19
Standard Test Method for
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Shear Testing of Thin Aluminum Alloy Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B831; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* Measurement Systems
1.1 This test method covers single shear testing of thin
3. Terminology
wrought and cast aluminum alloy products to determine shear
3.1 Definitions—The definitions of terms relating to shear
ultimate strengths. It is intended for products that are too thin
testing in Terminology E6 are applicable to the terms used in
to be tested according to Test Method B769.
this test method.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical 4. Summary of Test Method
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4.1 This test method consists of subjecting a full thickness
and are not considered standard.
or machined rectangular test specimen to single shear force to
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
failure in a test fixture using a tension testing machine. The
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
shear strength is calculated from the maximum force required
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
to fracture the specimen.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5. Significance and Use
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
5.1 The intent of this test method is to provide a means of
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
measuring the ultimate shear strength of thin aluminum alloy
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
wrought and cast products. It is recognized that the loading
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
conditions developed by this test method, and by most others,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
are not ideal in that they do not strictly satisfy the definitions
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
of pure shear. However, rarely do pure shear conditions exist in
structures.
2. Referenced Documents
NOTE 1—Results from this test method are not interchangeable with
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
results from Test Methods B565 and B769. Shear strengths obtained by
date of material purchase, unless otherwise noted, form a part
this test method have been shown to differ from values determined with
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other methods.
of this specification to the extent referenced herein:
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
6. Apparatus
B565 Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum and
6.1 Testing Machines—The testing machines shall conform
Aluminum-Alloy Rivets and Cold-Heading Wire and
totherequirementsofPracticeE4.Themaximumforceusedto
Rods
determine the shear strength shall be within the verified force
B769 Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys
range of the testing machine as defined in Practice E4.
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
6.2 Loading Device:
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
6.2.1 The device for applying force to the specimen from
E2208 Guide for Evaluating Non-Contacting Optical Strain
the testing machine shall be a clevis of the type shown in Fig.
1 and shall be made of a hardened steel.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on Light
Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.05 on 7. Test Specimens
Testing.
7.1 The specimen size shall be 1.5 in. (38.1 mm) wide by
CurrenteditionapprovedMay1,2019.PublishedJuly2019.Originallyapproved
in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as B831 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/ 4.5in.(114mm)long.ThespecimengeometryisshowninFig.
B0831-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Davies, R. E., and Kaufman, J. G., “Effects of Test Method and Specimen
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Orientation on Shear Strengths ofAluminumAlloys,” Proceedings,ASTM, Vol 64,
the ASTM website. 1964.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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0.001 in. (0.025 mm). For dimensions less than 0.200 in. (5.1
mm) and not less than 0.100 in. (2.5 mm), measure to the
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Designation: B831 − 14 B831 − 19
Standard Test Method for
1
Shear Testing of Thin Aluminum Alloy Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B831; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers single shear testing of thin wrought and cast aluminum alloy products to determine shear ultimate
strengths. It is intended for products that are too thin to be tested according to Test Method B769.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the date of material purchase, unless otherwise noted, form a part of this
specification to the extent referenced herein:
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
B565 Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rivets and Cold-Heading Wire and Rods
B769 Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
E2208 Guide for Evaluating Non-Contacting Optical Strain Measurement Systems
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—The definitions of terms relating to shear testing in Terminology E6 are applicable to the terms used in this test
method.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 This test method consists of subjecting a full thickness or machined rectangular test specimen to single shear force to failure
in a test fixture using a tension testing machine. The shear strength is calculated from the maximum force required to fracture the
specimen.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The intent of this test method is to provide a means of measuring the ultimate shear strength of thin aluminum alloy wrought
and cast products. It is recognized that the loading conditions developed by this test method, and by most others, are not ideal in
that they do not strictly satisfy the definitions of pure shear. However, rarely do pure shear conditions exist in structures.
NOTE 1—Results from this test method are not interchangeable with results from Test Methods B565 and B769. Shear strengths obtained by this test
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method have been shown to differ from values determined with other methods.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B07 on Light Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B07.05 on Testing.
Current edition approved May 1, 2014May 1, 2019. Published July 2014July 2019. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20112014 as
B831 – 11.B831 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/B0831-14.10.1520/B0831-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Davies, R. E., and Kaufman, J. G., “Effects of Test Method and Specimen Orientation on Shear Strengths of Aluminum Alloys,” Proceedings, ASTM, Vol 64, 1964.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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6. Apparatus
6.1 Testing Machines—The testing machines shall conform to the requirements of Practice E4. The maximum force used to
determine the shear strength shall be within the verified force range of the testing machine as defined in Practice E4.
6.2 Loading Device:
6.2.1 The device for applying force to the
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