1.1 This practice covers a procedure for measuring changes in length of threaded bolts using the ultrasonic pulse-echo technique.
1.2 This procedure is normally intended for metal bolting
6.3 mm or more in nominal diameter with effective length-todiameter ratios of 2:1 or greater.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
ASTM E1685-20 Referenced Document
ASTM E111 Standard Test Method for Young''s Modulus, Tangent Modulus, and Chord Modulus
ASTM E1316 Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E1544 Standard Practice for Construction of a Stepped Block and Its Use to Estimate Errors Produced by Speed-of-Sound Measurement Systems for Use on Solids
ASTM E6 Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
ASTM E1685-20 history
2020ASTM E1685-20 Standard Practice for Measuring the Change in Length of Bolts Using the Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Technique
2013ASTM E1685-13 Standard Practice for Measuring the Change in Length of Fasteners Using the Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Technique
2000ASTM E1685-00(2006) Standard Practice for Measuring the Change in Length of Fasteners Using the Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Technique
2000ASTM E1685-00 Standard Practice for Measuring the Change in Length of Fasteners Using the Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Technique