BS 4545:1970
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Methods for mechanical testing of steel wire
Hardcopy , PDF
15-06-1994
English
31-01-1991
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Foreword
Methods of test
0. Scope
1. Tensile test
1.1 General
1.2 Principle of test
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Test pieces
1.5 Preparation of test pieces
1.6 Cross-sectional area
1.7 Marking the original gauge length
1.8 Method of gripping
1.9 Accuracy of testing equipment
1.10 Determination of properties
1.11 Determination of proof stresses
1.12 Proving tests for permanent set stress
1.13 Determination of yield stress
1.14 Determination of tensile strength
1.15 Determination of percentage elongation after
fracture
1.16 Determination of percentage reduction of area
2. Torsion test
2.1 General
2.2 Principle of test
2.3 Symbols and designations
2.4 Testing machine
2.5 Test piece
2.6 Procedure
2.7 Test requirements
3. Reverse bend test
3.1 General
3.2 Principle of test
3.3 Symbols and designations
3.4 Test piece
3.5 Testing machine
3.6 Test procedure
3.7. Maintenance of testing machine
4. Wrapping test
4.1 General
4.2 Principle of test
4.3 Test piece
4.4 Testing machine
4.5 Procedure
Tables
1. Free length between grips
2. Speed of testing
3. Dimensions of elements of testing machine
Describes procedures for tensile testing, torsion testing, reverse bend test and wrapping test. Covers terms, definitions and symbols appropriate to each test, including procedures and determinations of properties.
| Committee |
ISE/106
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| DevelopmentNote |
REPLACES BS 18: 1962
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
25
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
| Standards | Relationship |
| ISO 7800:2012 | Similar to |
| BS 183:1972 | Specification for general purpose galvanized steel wire strand |
| BS 4638:1970 | Specification for carbon steel wire for zigzag and square-form springs |
| DEFSTAN 95-5/2(1987) : 1987 | INSPECTION OF WROUGHT STEEL FOR STRESSED APPLICATIONS |
| BS 182:1972 | Specification for galvanized line-wire for telephone and telegraph purposes |
| BS 2W 12:1989 | Specification for preformed zinc coated carbon steel wire rope (metric and inch series) |
| I.S. 97-2:1988 | WOOD SCREWS - PART 2: SCREWS WITH ROLLED THREADS |
| I.S. 97:1986 | WOOD SCREWS |
| BS 1554:1990 | Specification for stainless and heat-resisting steel round wire |
| BS 4482:1985 | Specification for cold reduced steel wire for the reinforcement of concrete |
| BS 3507:1976 | Specification. Orthodontic wire and tape and dental ligature wire |
| BS 1429:1980 | Specification for annealed round steel wire for general engineering springs |
| BS 4393:1991 | Specification for solderable tin or tin-lead coated wires for component terminations |
| BS 3592-1:1986 | Steel wire for hose reinforcement Specification for coated round and flat steel wire for rubber hose reinforcement |
| BS 5216:1991 | Specification for patented cold drawn steel wire for mechanical springs |
| BS 1052:1980 | Specification for mild steel wire for general engineering purposes |
| BS 4087:1989 | Specification for copper-covered steel wire for telephone and telegraph purposes |
| BS 2056:1991 | Specification for stainless steel wire for mechanical springs |
| BS 4637:1970 | Specification for carbon steel wire for coiled springs (bedding and seating) |
| BS 2453:1973 | Specification for steel wire for spokes |
| BS 5896:1980 | Specification for high tensile steel wire and strand for the prestressing of concrete |
| BS 5S 100:1993 | Procedure for inspection, testing and acceptance of wrought steels (other than plate, sheet, strip and tube) |
| BS 6S 100:2010 | Aerospace series. Procedure for inspection, testing and acceptance of wrought steels (other than plate, sheet, strip and tube) |
| BS 3531-14.2:1990 | Implants for osteosynthesis. Intramedullary nailing systems Specification for medullary pins (Rush type) and introducer/extractors |
| BS 3111-2:1979 | Steel for cold forged fasteners and similar components Stainless steel |
| BS 3531-6.1:1990 | Implants for osteosynthesis. Skeletal pins and wires Specification for general requirements |
| BS 7612:1993 | Specification for non-circular steel wire for mechanical springs |
| BS 3688-1:1963 | Methods for mechanical testing of metals at elevated temperatures. Tensile testing |
| BS 427-1:1961 | Method for Vickers hardness test Testing of metals |
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