ISO 13314-2011 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 13314:2011 — Mechanical testing of metals — Ductility testing — Compression test for porous and cellular metals. Specifies a standardized quasi‑static compression test method for evaluating the compressive behaviour of porous and cellular metallic materials (typically metal foams and similar structures) with high porosity.

Abstract

ISO 13314:2011 specifies a test method for compressive properties of porous and cellular metals having a porosity of 50 % or more. The standard covers compressive tests carried out at ambient temperature under quasi‑static strain rate conditions and provides rules for specimen preparation, testing procedure, measurement and calculation of compressive properties.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed after systematic review in 2022).
• Publication date: December 2011 (published 15 Dec 2011 — first edition 2011‑12).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 77.040.10 — Mechanical testing of metals.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2011).
• Number of pages: 7 (ISO published document).

Scope

This International Standard specifies a method for determining the compressive behaviour (compressive stress–strain response and related parameters) of porous and cellular metallic materials having a porosity of 50 % or more. It applies to quasi‑static compression tests at ambient temperature and defines requirements for specimen geometry, mounting, loading, measurement and calculation to enable reproducible, comparable results for engineering design, quality control and research.

Key topics and requirements

• Applicability to porous and cellular metals (porosity ≥ 50 %) and typical test specimens (metal foams, porous sintered metals, lattice structures) as the intended materials under test.
• Quasi‑static compression test conditions at ambient temperature (controlled strain rate ranges appropriate for static testing).
• Specimen preparation and dimensional requirements to ensure consistent cross‑section and height for valid stress/strain calculations.
• Measurement and calculation of compressive properties: stress–strain behaviour, plateau/collapse stress, densification behaviour and related ductility/energy‑absorption metrics.
• Reference to normative documents for calibration and measurement accuracy (for example ISO 7500‑1 for force‑measuring system verification and ISO 9513 for extensometer calibration where applicable).
• Instructions to enable reproducibility and comparability between laboratories (fixtures, alignment, test machine verification and reporting requirements).

Typical use and users

Used by materials testing laboratories, R&D groups, manufacturers of metal foams and cellular components, and design/engineering teams in automotive, aerospace, transportation, construction and biomedical sectors to characterise compressive performance, energy absorption and crashworthiness of porous metallic components. Also used for quality control, material comparison and product validation.

Related standards

Standards commonly referenced alongside ISO 13314 include ISO 17340 (high‑speed compression testing of porous and cellular metals for dynamic/impact conditions), ISO 7500‑1 (verification of force‑measuring systems of uniaxial testing machines), ISO 9513 (calibration of extensometers) and various ASTM methods for compression testing of metals. Emerging/sector‑specific documents for additive manufacturing lattice tests and dimensional metrology may also reference ISO 13314.

Keywords

ISO 13314, compression test, porous metals, cellular metals, metal foam, ductility testing, quasi‑static compression, energy absorption, plateau stress, densification, ISO/TC 164/SC 2.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 13314:2011 is an ISO International Standard that defines a method for quasi‑static compression testing of porous and cellular metallic materials to determine their compressive behaviour and related parameters.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers test applicability (porosity ≥ 50 %), specimen preparation, test setup and procedure, measurement and calculation of compressive properties under ambient, quasi‑static conditions, and references for machine and measurement verification.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Materials testing laboratories, researchers, manufacturers of metal foams and porous components, and designers or quality engineers in automotive, aerospace, biomedical and other industries that use porous metallic materials.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The first edition (2011) remains the published ISO document and was confirmed following systematic review (confirmation recorded in 2022). For dynamic/high‑speed testing of similar materials see ISO 17340. Users should check the ISO catalogue or national bodies for any amendments or newer editions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 13314 belongs to the broader group of ISO standards on mechanical testing of metals and ductility testing; related standards address high‑speed compression (ISO 17340), machine verification and measurement calibration (ISO 7500‑1, ISO 9513) and complementary methods from ASTM/sector bodies.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Porous metals, cellular metals, metal foam, compression test, ductility testing, quasi‑static, energy absorption, plateau stress, densification, ISO 13314.