The structural strength of metallic materials and methods of determination

Conclusions

The time is past when “mechanical properties” means ultimate strength, elongation, and impact toughness. It is urgent that we introduce in our investigations, technical specifications, and GOST standards of new strength parameters that reliably characterize the working capacity of a metal.

The limits within which these new parameters can be used must be carefully considered. Methods of determining the new strength parameters must be standardized as much as possible, with specific instructions and recommendations, to permit all metal scientists to use them in their investigations.