Axial tensile testing of fasteners is relatively straightforward and requires minimal specialized fixturing. This is not true for shear testing; therefore, considerable development work has been ...

1 MIL-STD-1312-8A, “Fastener Test Methods, Method 8, Tensile Strength,” Naval Air Engineering Center (Lakehurst, N.J.), 1983. 2 NASM 1312-8, “Fastener Test Methods, Method 8, Tensile Strength,” ...

Depending on the type of STD a patient is being screened for, various testing methods may be used. Often, a provider will conduct several tests to ensure the accuracy of the diagnosis.