BS EN ISO 6892-1:2016

What is this standard about?
This is part one in a series of four standards which detail how to conduct tensile testing of metallic materials. This part looks at tensile testing methods for metallic materials at room temperature. It brings together the European and international testing methods.  The other standards in the series are: 

Part 2: Method of test at elevated temperature (published 2011) Part 3: Method of test at low temperature (published 2015) Part 4: Method of test in liquid helium (published 2015)

Who is this standard for?

Designers and engineers of metallic products and components  Specifiers Insurers

It will also be a useful reference for major fabrication contracts between manufacturers and customers. Why should you use this standard?   It specifies the method for tensile testing of metallic materials and defines the mechanical properties which can be determined at room temperature. Two standard methods of testing speeds are available. The first (Method A) is based on strain rates (including crosshead separation rate); the second (Method B) is based on maintaining a stress rate during elastic region of tensile test.   Method A is intended to minimize the variation of the test rates during the moment when strain rate sensitive parameters are determined, and to minimize the measurement uncertainty of the test results. Complementary recommendations for computer controlled testing machines are also indicated. What’s changed since the last update?
The standard was revised to clarify how the recommended method of test control can be achieved. In 2009, ISO 6892-1 introduced Method A, which is based on maintaining a strain rate. However many people were under the misapprehens...