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ASTM International - ASTM A370-15

Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

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Organization: ASTM International
Publication Date: 1 November 2015
Status: inactive
Page Count: 50
ICS Code (Mechanical testing of metals): 77.040.10
ICS Code (Iron and steel products in general): 77.140.01
significance And Use:

3.1 The primary use of these test methods is testing to determine the specified mechanical properties of steel, stainless steel and related alloy products for the evaluation of conformance of such... View More

scope:

1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to determine properties required in the product specifications. Variations in testing methods are to be avoided, and standard methods of testing are to be followed to obtain reproducible and comparable results. In those cases in which the testing requirements for certain products are unique or at variance with these general procedures, the product specification testing requirements shall control.

1.2 The following mechanical tests are described:

  Sections
Tension  6 to 14
Bend 15
Hardness 16
 Brinell 17
 Rockwell 18
 Portable 19
Impact 20 to 29
Keywords 30

1.3 Annexes covering details peculiar to certain products are appended to these test methods as follows:

  Annex
Bar Products A1.1
Tubular Products Annex A2
Fasteners Annex A3
Round Wire Products Annex A4
Significance of Notched-Bar Impact Testing Annex A5
Converting Percentage Elongation of Round Specimens to
 Equivalents for Flat Specimens
Annex A6
Testing Multi-Wire Strand Annex A7
Rounding of Test Data Annex A8
Methods for Testing Steel Reinforcing Bars Annex A9
Procedure for Use and Control of Heat-Cycle Simulation Annex A10

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.5 When this document is referenced in a metric product specification, the yield and tensile values may be determined in inch-pound (ksi) units then converted into SI (MPa) units. The elongation determined in inch-pound gauge lengths of 2 or 8 in. may be reported in SI unit gauge lengths of 50 or 200 mm, respectively, as applicable. Conversely, when this document is referenced in an inch-pound product specification, the yield and tensile values may be determined in SI units then converted into inch-pound units. The elongation determined in SI unit gauge lengths of 50 or 200 mm may be reported in inch-pound gauge lengths of 2 or 8 in., respectively, as applicable.

1.5.1 The specimen used to determine the original units must conform to the applicable tolerances of the original unit system given in the dimension table not that of the converted tolerance dimensions.

Note 1: This is due to the specimen SI dimensions and tolerances being hard conversions when this is not a dual standard. The user is directed to Test Methods A1058 if the tests are required in SI units.

1.6 Attention is directed to ISO/IEC 17025 when there may be a need for information on criteria for evaluation of testing laboratories.

1.7 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Document History

September 15, 2023
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to...
October 1, 2022
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to...
November 1, 2021
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to...
August 1, 2020
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to...
July 1, 2019
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to...
July 1, 2019
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to...
December 1, 2018
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November 15, 2017
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1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to...
January 1, 2017
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1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to...
May 1, 2016
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to...
ASTM A370-15
November 1, 2015
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to...
May 15, 2014
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to...
November 15, 2013
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to...
October 15, 2012
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
1.1 These test methods2 cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to...
March 15, 2012
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
1.1 These test methods cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to determine...
November 15, 2011
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June 15, 2010
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June 1, 2009
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
1.1 These test methods cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are used to determine...
June 1, 2009
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January 1, 2009
Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
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October 15, 2008
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1.1 These test methods cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of wrought and cast steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are...
April 14, 2008
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1.1 These test methods cover procedures and definitions for the mechanical testing of wrought and cast steels, stainless steels, and related alloys. The various mechanical tests herein described are...
April 1, 2008
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