This practice covers compression test in which the specimen is
heated to a constant and uniform temperature and held at
temperature while an axial force is applied at a controlled rate
of strain. Machines used for compression testing shall conform
to the requirements prescribed. The apparatus and method for
heating the specimens are not specified. The procedure for
temperature control, temperature measurement, strain rate during
test, and strain measurement are presented in detail. The
complete compression-test system consisting of jig, strain
instrument, and recorders should be qualified, in accordance
with the requirements prescribed. This abstract is a brief
summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and
not an official part of the standard; the full text of the
standard itself must be referred to for its use and application.
ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any
representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate,
complete or up to date. 1.1 This pract