Question

Which of the following impact test method is preferred these days?

(a) Impact test

(b) Reverse bend test

(c) Flattening test

(d) Charpy test

I have been asked this question in final exam.

Question is from Aircraft Materials in portion Testing Aircraft Materials of Aerospace Materials & Processes

Answer 1

The correct option is (d) Charpy test

Best explanation: The method commonly preferred these days is the Charpy impact test. The Izod impact test has also been extensively used in the past. It is rarely used for testing materials/specimen these days.