Mechanical Properties Data for Metals and Alloys. Status of Data Reporting, Collecting, Appraising, and Disseminating

摘要

The Panel on Mechanical Properties Data for Metals and Alloys was organized by the Numerical Data Advisory Board of the National Research Council at the request of the Office of Standard Reference Data (OSRD) of the National Bureau of Standards (NBS). Its primary purposes were the following: (1) To advise the OSRD whether it should become actively involved in mechanical property data evaluation; if so, to what extent, which properties, and what role. If not directly involved, how should OSRD interface in areas where overlap with physical and chemical properties occurs. (2) To increase awareness of the current situation in mechanical-property data needs and evaluation activities; to increase familiarity with programs and individuals involved. In response to this request, the Ad Hoc Panel on Mechanical Properties Data for Metals and Alloys was formed to perform a 'first-round' cursory survey of ongoing activities as well as needs in industry, government, and academia and those perceived by professional societies and trade associations. The request has been interpreted in a broad sense, to address the full range of mechanical properties. In the process of determining an answer for the OSRD, this report has been assembled to provide a general survey of the status and needs in this area.