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BS 4545:1970

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Methods for mechanical testing of steel wire

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-1991

Superseded date

15-06-1994

£232.00
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Summarise this standard

Cooperating organizations
Foreword
Methods of test
0. Scope
1. Tensile test
1.1 General
1.2 Principle of test
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Test pieces
1.5 Preparation of test pieces
1.6 Cross-sectional area
1.7 Marking the original gauge length
1.8 Method of gripping
1.9 Accuracy of testing equipment
1.10 Determination of properties
1.11 Determination of proof stresses
1.12 Proving tests for permanent set stress
1.13 Determination of yield stress
1.14 Determination of tensile strength
1.15 Determination of percentage elongation after
      fracture
1.16 Determination of percentage reduction of area
2. Torsion test
2.1 General
2.2 Principle of test
2.3 Symbols and designations
2.4 Testing machine
2.5 Test piece
2.6 Procedure
2.7 Test requirements
3. Reverse bend test
3.1 General
3.2 Principle of test
3.3 Symbols and designations
3.4 Test piece
3.5 Testing machine
3.6 Test procedure
3.7. Maintenance of testing machine
4. Wrapping test
4.1 General
4.2 Principle of test
4.3 Test piece
4.4 Testing machine
4.5 Procedure
Tables
1. Free length between grips
2. Speed of testing
3. Dimensions of elements of testing machine

Describes procedures for tensile testing, torsion testing, reverse bend test and wrapping test. Covers terms, definitions and symbols appropriate to each test, including procedures and determinations of properties.

Committee
ISE/106
DevelopmentNote
REPLACES BS 18: 1962
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
25
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
ISO 7800:2012 Similar to

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