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Abstract

Specifies the method by which a test piece of metal is strained in uni-axial tension at elevated temperature in order to determine one or more of its short-time tensile properties.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MT-009 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 20 March 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-009:
Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Steel Institute
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Galvanizers Association of Australia
Galvanizing Association of New Zealand
New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers

Scope

This Standard specifies the method by which a test piece of metal is strained in uni-axial tension at elevated temperature in order to determine one or more of its short-time tensile properties. It defines the properties to be determined and the terms used in describing tests and test pieces. It specifies the dimensions of standard test pieces, temperature requirements and method of tensile testing.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 31/03/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 31/03/2017
Pages
ISBN
Committee	MT-006
Supersedes	AS 2291-1979 DR 06294