ASTM A36
Full Name
ASTM A36 – Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
Scope
ASTM A36 is a widely used standard specification for carbon structural steel. It covers a range of steel products, including plates, shapes, and bars, that are commonly used in construction applications.
Key requirements:
- Chemical composition: specifies maximum and minimum allowable limits for elements such as carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, and copper.
- Tensile properties: defines minimum requirements for tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation.
- Impact properties: specifies minimum requirements for impact resistance at a specified temperature.
- Bend test: requires the steel to pass a bend test to demonstrate its ductility.
- Hardness: sets maximum limits for hardness to ensure adequate toughness.
- Manufacturing processes: outlines the acceptable manufacturing processes, including rolling and heat treatment.
Applications – ASTM A36 steel is used in a wide variety of construction applications, including:
- Bridges
- Buildings
- Infrastructure
- Machinery
- Equipment
Resources
Keywords
carbon structural steel; plates; shapes; bars; chemical composition; tensile properties; impact properties; bend test; hardness; manufacturing processes; bridges; buildings; infrastructure; machinery; equipment; testing services; ASTM A36