10.2. ASTM Standards

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does ASTM stand for?

   Hint

   Consider what organization focuses on material testing.

2. 2.

   What property does ASTM D638 test?

   Hint

   Think about how materials react when pulled.

3. 3.

   What does ASTM D638 evaluate?

   • Tensile properties
   • Flexural properties
   • Impact resistance

   Hint

   Think about forces that pull materials.

4. 4.

   True or False: ASTM standards are only important for tensile testing.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the range of tests beyond tensile testing.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the effects of improper material testing on a civil engineering project and propose a solution using ASTM standards.

   Hint

   Consider consequences of failing to test materials properly.

6. 6.

   Analyze how different ASTM standards interrelate and contribute to a material's overall suitability for construction.

   Hint

   Think about how various properties impact overall material performance.