What is the standard for fatigue testing?

The standard for fatigue testing depends on the specific type of material or component being tested. Here are some commonly used standards for fatigue testing:


1. Metals and Alloys:

   - ASTM E466: Standard Practice for Conducting Force Controlled Constant Amplitude Axial Fatigue Tests of Metallic Materials

   - ASTM E606: Standard Practice for Strain-Controlled Fatigue Testing

   - ISO 12106: Metallic Materials - Fatigue Testing - Axial Force-Controlled Method


2. Composites:

   - ASTM D3479: Standard Test Method for Tension-Tension Fatigue of Polymer Matrix Composite Materials

   - ASTM D3528: Standard Test Method for Strength Properties of Double Lap Shear Bonded Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Lap-Shear Sandwich Joints in Shear by Tension Loading

   - ISO 13003: Plastics - Reinforced Thermosetting Molding Compounds (RTMC) - Determination of the Tensile Properties of Test Specimens


3. Rubber:

   - ASTM D4482: Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Extension Cycling Fatigue

   - ASTM D5992: Standard Guide for Dynamic Testing of Vulcanized Rubber and Rubber-Like Materials Using Vibratory Methods

   - ISO 6943: Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of dynamic properties of vulcanizates by mechanical tests


4. Welded Joints:

   - AWS D1.1: Structural Welding Code - Steel

   - ISO 5817: Welding - Fusion-Welded Joints in Steel, Nickel, Titanium, and Their Alloys (Quality levels for imperfections)


These are just a few examples of standards for fatigue testing, and there are many more specific standards available for different materials, components, and industries. These standards provide guidelines and procedures for conducting fatigue tests, including specimen preparation, loading conditions, test frequency, and data analysis methods.


It is important to consult the relevant standard that applies to your particular material or component to ensure accurate and standardized fatigue testing procedures. The applicable standard will provide detailed instructions and best practices for conducting fatigue tests and interpreting the results.