ASTM B769-07
Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys

Standard No.

ASTM B769-07

Release Date

2007

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B769-11

Latest

ASTM B769-11(2021)

Scope

The intent of this method is to provide a means of measuring the ultimate shear strength of aluminum-alloy wrought and cast products. Data obtained by this method are used to calculate minimum properties that can be utilized in the design of structural members such as found in aircraft. It is recognized that loading conditions developed by this method, and by most others, are not ideal in that they do not strictly satisfy the definition of pure shear. However, rarely do pure shear conditions exist in structures.

Note 28212;This method is not interchangeable with that described in Test Method B 565. Shear strengths obtained by Test Method B 565 are about 10 % lower than those developed by this test method.

The presence of a lubricant on the surface of the specimen and fixture may result in shear strengths up to 3 % lower than those determined in the absence of lubrication (see 8.1 and Test Method B 565).

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.

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 B769-07 Referenced Document

• ASTM B565 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rivets and Cold-Heading Wire and Rods
• ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
• ASTM E6 Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing

ASTM B769-07 history

• 2021 ASTM B769-11(2021) Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys
• 2011 ASTM B769-11(2016) Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys
• 2011 ASTM B769-11 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys
• 2007 ASTM B769-07 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys
• 2006 ASTM B769-06 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys
• 1994 ASTM B769-94(2000) Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum Alloys