ASTM B831-14 PDF

Scope: 5.1 The intent of this test method is to provide a means of measuring the ultimate shear strength of thin aluminum alloy wrought and cast products. It is recognized that the loading conditions developed by this test method, and by most others, are not ideal in that they do not strictly satisfy the definitions of pure shear. However, rarely do pure shear conditions exist in structures.

Note 1: Results from this test method are not interchangeable with results from Test Methods B565 and B769. Shear strengths obtained by this test method have been shown to differ from values determined with other methods.3

1.1 This test method covers single shear testing of thin wrought and cast aluminum alloy products to determine shear ultimate strengths. It is intended for products that are too thin to be tested according to Test Method B769.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

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 B831-14 Referenced Document

ASTM B565 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rivets and Cold-Heading Wire and Rods
ASTM B769 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys
ASTM E2208 Standard Guide for Evaluating Non-Contacting Optical Strain Measurement Systems
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM E6 Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing

2022 ASTM B831-22 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Thin Aluminum Alloy Products
2019 ASTM B831-19 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Thin Aluminum Alloy Products
2014 ASTM B831-14 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Thin Aluminum Alloy Products
2011 ASTM B831-11 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Thin Aluminum Alloy Products
2005 ASTM B831-05 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Thin Aluminum Alloy Products
1993 ASTM B831-93(1998) Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Thin Aluminum Alloy Products