ASTM B645-98
Standard Practice for Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness Testing of Aluminum Alloys

Standard No.

ASTM B645-98

Release Date

1998

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B645-02

Latest

ASTM B645-21

Scope

1.1 This practice is applicable to the fracture toughness testing of all aluminum alloys, tempers, and products especially in cases where the tests are being made to establish whether or not individual lots meet the requirements of specifications and should be released to customers.

1.2 Test Method E399 is the basic standard test method for plane-strain fracture toughness testing of aluminum alloys. This practice augments Test Method E399 in three main areas:

1.2.1 Specimen size selection,

1.2.2 Fatigue cracking requirements, and

1.2.3 Interpretation of results of invalid tests.

1.2.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM B645-98 history

• 2021 ASTM B645-21 Standard Practice for Linear-Elastic Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness Testing of Aluminum Alloys
• 2010 ASTM B645-10(2015) Standard Practice for Linear-Elastic Plane–Strain Fracture Toughness Testing of Aluminum Alloys
• 2010 ASTM B645-10 Standard Practice for Linear-Elastic Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness Testing of Aluminum Alloys
• 2007 ASTM B645-07 Standard Practice for Linear-Elastic Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness Testing of Aluminum Alloys
• 2002 ASTM B645-02 Standard Practice for Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness Testing of Aluminum Alloys
• 1998 ASTM B645-98 Standard Practice for Plane-Strain Fracture Toughness Testing of Aluminum Alloys