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BS 3846:1970

Superseded

Superseded

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Methods for calibration and grading of extensometers for testing of metals

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

17-12-1970

Superseded date

15-12-1995

Superseded by

BS EN 10002-4:1995

£232.00
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Summarise this standard

Co-operating organizations
Foreword
Methods
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Definitions
2 Description of methods
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Calibration by means of a calibrating rig
2.3 Calibration by means of elastic devices
3 Calibration procedures
3.1 General
3.2 Accuracy of gauge length
3.3 Procedure using a calibrating rig
3.4 Procedure using elastic devices
3.5 Assessment of calibration
3.6 Grading
3.7 Record of results
3.8 Certificate of calibration
4 Requirements for calibration devices
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Calibrating rigs
4.3 Calibrated test pieces
5 Notes and recommendations
5.1 Notes and recommendations
Tables
1 Grading of extensometers
2 Limitation of grading
3 Example of grading
Figures
1 Measurement by interferometry
2 Measurement with slip gauges
3 Measurement with micrometer screw

Definitions, calibration devices and procedures for grading in terms of accuracy and repeatability. Recommendations on extensometer construction and use of calibrating equipment.

Committee
ISE/101
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
ISO 9513:2012 Similar to

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