ASTM-E83 Historical Revision Information
Standard Practice for Verification and Classification of Extensometer Systems

ASTM-E83 - 2006 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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This practice covers procedures for the verification and classification of extensometer systems, but it is not intended to be a complete purchase specification. The practice is applicable only to instruments that indicate or record values that are proportional to changes in length corresponding to either tensile or compressive strain. Extensometer systems are classified on the basis of the magnitude of their errors. The apparatus for verifying extensometer systems shall provide a means for applying controlled displacements to a simulated specimen and for measuring these displacements accurately. Extensometer systems shall be classified in accordance with the requirements as to maximum error of strain indicated: Class A; Class B-1; Class B-2; Class C; Class D; and Class E. Extensometer systems shall be categorized in three types according to gage length: Type 1; Type 2; and Type 3. A verification procedure for extensometer systems shall be done in accordance with the specified requirements.

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1.1 This practice covers procedures for the verification and classification of extensometer systems, but it is not intended to be a complete purchase specification. The practice is applicable only to instruments that indicate or record values that are proportional to changes in length corresponding to either tensile or compressive strain. Extensometer systems are classified on the basis of the magnitude of their errors.

1.2 Because strain is a dimensionless quantity, this document can be used for extensometers based on either SI or US customary units of displacement.

Note 1—Bonded resistance strain gages directly bonded to a specimen cannot be calibrated or verified with the apparatus described in this practice for the verification of extensometers having definite gage points. (See procedures as described in Test Methods E 251.)

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.

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ICS Number Code 19.060 (Mechanical testing)

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Document Number

ASTM-E83-06

Revision Level

2006 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

May 1, 2006

Document Type

Practice

Page Count

14 pages

Committee Number

E28.01