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This course provides a high-level overview of ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products through a media-rich, interactive eLearning course. The course can be completed in approximately four hours.
Aims - Reasons to attend
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Identify the two common types of loading systems for tension testing.
- Recognize the various tension test specimen types and the ASTM A370 guidance for preparation of these specimens to their applicable dimensions and tolerances.
- Describe the determination of various tensile properties through speed of testing, gauge making, and dimensioning of test specimens.
- List various ASTM A370 hardness testing platforms and when they should be utilized.
- Describe superficial hardness testing as depicted in the ASTM 370 Rockwell standard section.
- Explain when the use of a portable hardness testers is allowable and how its hardness number shall be reported.
- Recognize minimum test results for Charpy impact testing such as results for absorbed energy, fracture appearance, lateral expansion, or a combination thereof, at a specified test temperature.
- Identify the Charpy impact machine, its principle features, and some common indicating ranges in ft-lbf/joules.
- Recall the methods for evaluating ductility by performing the bend test, in relation to steel product specifications and/or ASTM Test methods E190 and E290.
Who should attend this training?
This eLearning course is designed for, but not limited to: ASTM current (and possible future) members, Engineers, Educators and Students in the Material Science/Mechanical Engineering programs, Mechanical Testing Laboratory personnel, Quality Department personnel, and those involved in the manufacturing/testing of steel products.
