ASTM E1685-00
Standard Practice for Measuring the Change in Length of Fasteners Using the Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Technique

Standard No.

ASTM E1685-00

Release Date

2000

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E1685-00(2006)

Latest

ASTM E1685-20

Scope

1.1 This practice covers a procedure for measuring changes in length of threaded fasteners using conventional ultrasonic, pulse-echo bolt-measuring instrumentation which has been properly calibrated.

1.2 This procedure is normally intended for metal bolting 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) or more in nominal diameter with effective length-to-diameter ratios of 2:1 or greater.

1.3 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.

ASTM E1685-00 history

• 2020 ASTM E1685-20 Standard Practice for Measuring the Change in Length of Bolts Using the Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Technique
• 2013 ASTM E1685-13 Standard Practice for Measuring the Change in Length of Fasteners Using the Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Technique
• 2000 ASTM E1685-00(2006) Standard Practice for Measuring the Change in Length of Fasteners Using the Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Technique
• 2000 ASTM E1685-00 Standard Practice for Measuring the Change in Length of Fasteners Using the Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Technique