ASTM A529
Full Name
ASTM A529 – Standard Specification for High-Strength Carbon-Manganese Steel of Structural Quality
Scope
ASTM A529 is a standard specification for high-strength carbon-manganese steel, a type of structural steel with enhanced mechanical properties compared to traditional carbon steel. It is commonly used in construction applications where high strength and durability are required.
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.
Applications – ASTM A529 steel is used in a wide variety of construction applications, including:
- Bridges
- Buildings
- Infrastructure
- Machinery
- Equipment
Resources
Keywords
high-strength carbon-manganese steel; structural quality; chemical composition; tensile properties; impact properties; bend test; hardness; bridges; buildings; infrastructure; machinery; equipment; testing services; ASTM A529