Work Item
ASTM WK98009

Revision of B557-15(2023) Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products

Rationale

Prior Ballot B07 (23-01) Item 006 for WK84805 Reapproval of B557 received a comment from Atsushi Ogawa regarding how ASTM E8/E8M should be referenced.
According to the Form and Style for ASTM Standards April 2023 (Bluebook) G22.2 States “Any reference to a combined standard shall include the entire designation, for example, Specification A36/A36M. When only one system of units is applicable, this may be indicated where the reference is cited; for example: This material shall conform to the general requirements stated in SI units of Specification A36/A36M.”
Since B557 is not a combined standard, the rule above applies and this will be addressed in this work item.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: B07.05

Committee: B07

Staff Manager: Kristy Straiton

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 02-05-2026

Technical Contact: Kimberly Maciejewski

Item: 000

Ballot:

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