ASTM E6-15e4

Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing

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 E1823.  
1.3 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-Nov-2015
• ICS: 01.040.19 - Testing (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 19.060 - Mechanical testing
• Technical Committee: E28 - Mechanical Testing
• Drafting Committee: E28.91 - Terminology

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E6 − 15
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Methods of Mechanical Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E6; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
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ε NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in May 2017.
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ε NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in April 2019.
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ε NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in May 2020.
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ε NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in May 2021.
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1. Scope 2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO/IEC Guide 99:2007 International Vocabulary of
1.1 This terminology covers the principal terms relating to
metrology—Basic and general concepts and terms (VIM)
methods of mechanical testing of solids. The general defini-
2.3 NIST Technical Notes:
tions are restricted and interpreted, when necessary, to make
NIST Technical Note 1297 Guidelines for Evaluating and
them particularly applicable and practicable for use in stan-
Expressing the Uncertainty of NIST Measurement Re-
dards requiring or relating to mechanical tests. These defini-
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sults
tions are published to encourage uniformity of terminology in
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2.4 BIPM Standard:
product specifications.
JCGM 200 : International vocabulary of metrology — Basic
1.2 Terms relating to fatigue and fracture testing are defined
and general concepts and associated terms (VIM).
in Terminology E1823.
3. Index of Cross-References and Associated Definitions
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1 The terms listed below are associated with terminology
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
that is fundamental or commonly used. The definition for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
term of interest is related to or is given below the definition for
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
the fundamental term cited.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Term
angular strain see strain
axial strain see strain
2. Referenced Documents
bending strain see strain
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chord modulus see modulus of elasticity
2.1 ASTM Standards:
direct verification see verification
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
compressive stress see stress
terials
elastic constants see modulus of elasticity and Poisson’s
ratio
E796 Test Method for Ductility Testing of Metallic Foil
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elastic modulus see modulus of elasticity
(Withdrawn 2009)
engineering strain see strain
E1823 Terminology Relating to Fatigue and Fracture Testing
engineering stress see stress
fracture stress see stress
indirect verification see verification
linear (tensile or compressive) strain see strain
1 macrostrain see strain
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E28 on
malleability see ductility
Mechanical Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E28.91 on
microstrain see strain
Terminology except where designated otherwise. A subcommittee designation in
modulus of rigidity see modulus of elasticity
parentheses following a definition indicates the subcommittee with responsibility for
nominal stress see stress
that definition.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015. Published March 2016. Originally
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approved in 1923. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as E6 – 09b . DOI:
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10.1520/E0006-15E04. Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Varembé, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland, http://www.iso.ch.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Bureau Dr., Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070, http://www.nist.gov.
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the ASTM website. Available from BIPM - Pavillon de Breteuil F-92312 Sèvres Cedex FRANCE.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on this document is available free-of-charge at https://www.bipm.org/en/publications/
www.astm.org. guides/vim.html
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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bearing yield strength [FL ], n—the bearing stress at which
normal stress see stress
physical properties see mechanical properties
a material exhibits a specified limiting deviation from the
pin see mandrel (in bend
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Designation: E6 − 15 E6 − 15
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Methods of Mechanical Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E6; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1
ε NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in May 2017.
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ε NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in April 2019.
3
ε NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in May 2020.
4
ε NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in May 2021.
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 E1823.
1.3 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
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E796 Test Method for Ductility Testing of Metallic Foil (Withdrawn 2009)
E1823 Terminology Relating to Fatigue and Fracture Testing
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2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO/IEC Guide 99:2007 International Vocabulary of metrology—Basic and general concepts and terms (VIM)
2.3 NIST Technical Notes:
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NIST Technical Note 1297 Guidelines for Evaluating and Expressing the Uncertainty of NIST Measurement Results
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2.4 BIPM Standard:
JCGM 200 : International vocabulary of metrology — Basic and general concepts and associated terms (VIM).
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E28 on Mechanical Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E28.91 on Terminology
except where designated otherwise. A subcommittee designation in parentheses following a definition indicates the subcommittee with responsibility for that definition.
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Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015. Published March 2016. Originally approved in 1923. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as E6 – 09b . DOI:
10.1520/E0006-15E03.10.1520/E0006-15E04.
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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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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de Varembé, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland, http://www.iso.ch.
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Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100 Bureau Dr., Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070, http://www.nist.gov.
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Available from BIPM - Pavillon de Breteuil F-92312 Sèvres Cedex FRANCE. this document is available free-of-charge at https://www.bipm.org/en/publications/guides/
vim.html
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Index of Cross-References and Associated Definitions
3.1 The terms listed below are associated with terminology that is fundamental or commonly used. The definition for the term of
interest is related to or is given below the definition for the fundamental term cited.
Term
angular strain see strain
axial strain see strain
bending strain see strain
chord modulus see modulus of elasticity
direct verification see verification
compressive stress see stress
elastic constants see modulus of elasticity and Poisson’s
ratio
elastic modulus see modulus of elasticity
engineering strain see strain
engineering stress see stress
fracture stress see stress
indirect verification see verification
linear (tensile or compressive) strain see strain
macrostrain see strain
malleability see ductility
microstrain see strain
modulus of
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