Structural Steel Tension Testing
The tension testing of structural steel for many shapes, such as W and S shapes, flat or dogbone coupons may be performed in accordance with general specifications, such as ASTM A370 or EN 10002-1. However, despite the simplicity of a normal flat geometry, these specimens can be large, heavy, and require significantly more loading capacity than specimens cut from sheet due to the thickness of the shape's web, flange, or stem.