ASTM A992
Full Name
ASTM A992 – Standard Specification for Steel for Structural Shapes For Use in Building Framing
Scope
ASTM A992 is a standard specification for steel shapes used in building framing, such as wide-flange beams, columns, and channels. It covers a range of steel grades, including high-strength low-alloy steels, that are designed for structural applications.
Key requirements:
- Chemical composition: specifies maximum and minimum allowable limits for elements such as carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, copper, and other alloying elements.
- 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 shapes to pass a bend test to demonstrate their ductility.
- Hardness: sets maximum limits for hardness to ensure adequate toughness.
Applications – ASTM A992 steel shapes are widely used in building construction, including:
- Commercial buildings
- Industrial facilities
- Residential structures
Resources
Keywords
steel for structural shapes; building framing; chemical composition; tensile properties; impact properties; bend test; hardness; commercial buildings; industrial facilities; residential structures; testing services; ASTM A992