1.1 This test method covers double-shear testing of wrought and cast aluminum products to determine shear ultimate strengths. NOTE 1—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.2 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.
1.3 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 B769-11(2021) Referenced Document
ASTM B565 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rivets and Cold-Heading Wire and Rods
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM E6 Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM B769-11(2021) history
2021ASTM B769-11(2021) Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys
2011ASTM B769-11(2016) Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys
2011ASTM B769-11 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys
2007ASTM B769-07 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys
2006ASTM B769-06 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys
1994ASTM B769-94(2000) Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys