ASTM A 709M-2006 - Standard Specification For Structural Steel For Bridges
ASTM A 709M-2006 - Standard Specification For Structural Steel For Bridges
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
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Stainless Steel, and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
A01.02 on Structural Steel for Bridges, Buildings, Rolling Stock, and Ships. contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved March 15, 2006. Published March 2006. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as A 709/A 709M– 05. the ASTM website.
Minimum Elongation, %
Yield Point
Reduc- Brinell
Structural Shape Flange or Yield Tensile Plates and BarsC,E ShapesE
Plate Thickness, tion of Hard-
Grade or Leg Strength,B Strength,
in. [mm] 8 in. 2 in. 8 in. 2 in. AreaC,D ness
Thickness, in. [mm] ksi ksi [MPa]
or 200 or 50 or 200 or 50 min, % Number
[MPa]
mm mm mm mm
36 [250] to 4 [100], incl to 3 in. [75 mm], incl 36 [250] min 58–80 [400–550] 20 23 20 21 ... ...
over 3 in. [75 mm] 36 [250] min 58 [400] min ... ... 20 19 ... ...
50 [345] to 4 [100], incl all 50 [345] min 65 [450] min 18 21 18 21F ... ...
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50S [345S] all 50–65 65 [450]H min ... ... 18 21
... ...
[345–450]H
50W [345W] and to 4 [100], incl all 50 [345] min 70 [485] min 18 21 18 21I
HPS 50W ... ...
[HPS 345W]
G
HPS 70W [HPS to 4 [100], incl 70 [485] minB 85–110 [585–760] ... 19J ... ...
... ...
485 W]
G
100 [690] , to 21⁄2 [65], incl 100 [690] minB 110–130 [760–895] ... 18J ... ...
100W [690W], K
235–293L
and HPS 100W
[HPS 690W]
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100 [690] and over 21⁄2 to 90 [620] minB 100–130 [690–895] ... 16J ... ... K ...
100W [690 W] 4 [65 to 100]
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See specimen orientation and preparation subsection in the Tension Tests section of Specification A 6/A 6 M.
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Measured at 0.2 % offset or 0.5 % extension under load as described in Section 13 of Test Methods A 370.
C
Elongation and reduction of area not required to be determined for floor plates.
D
For plates wider than 24 in. [600 mm], the reduction of area requirement, where applicable, is reduced by five percentage points.
E
For plates wider than 24 in. [600 mm], the elongation requirement is reduced by two percentage points. See elongation requirement adjustments in the Tension Tests
section of Specification A 6/A 6M.
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Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm: 19 % for shapes with flange thickness over 3 in. [75 mm].
G
Not applicable.
H
The yield to tensile ratio shall be 0.87 or less for shapes that are tested from the web location; for all other shapes, the requirement is 0.85.
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For wide flange shapes with flange thickness over 3 in. [75 mm], elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm. of 18 % minimum applies.
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If measured on the Fig. 3 (Test Methods A 370) 11⁄2 –in. [40–mm] wide specimen, the elongation is determined in a 2-in. or 50-mm. gage length that includes the fracture
and shows the greatest elongation.
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40 % minimum applies if measured on the Fig 3 (Test Methods A 370) 1 1⁄2 –in. [40-mm] wide specimen; 50 % minimum applies if measured on the Fig. 4 (Test Methods
A 370) 1⁄2 –in. [12.5-mm] round specimen.
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Applies only to Grades 100 [690] and 100W [690W] plates that are 3⁄8 in. [10 mm] or less in thickness and are not tension tested (See 8.1).
PlatesB BarsB
Product A
Shapes Over 3⁄4 Over 11⁄2 to Over 21⁄2 to 4 To 3⁄4 Over 3⁄4 to
Thickness, To 3⁄4 Over 11⁄2 to
All to 11⁄2 [20 to 40], 21⁄2 [40 to 65], [65 to 100], [20], 11⁄2 [20 to
in. (mm) [20], incl 4 [100], incl
incl incl incl incl 40], incl
Carbon, max, % 0.26 0.25 0.25 0.26 0.27 0.26 0.27 0.28
Manganese, % ... ... 0.80–1.20 0.80–1.20 0.85–1.20 ... 0.60–0.90 0.60–0.90
Phosphorus, max, % 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04
Sulfur, max, % 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
Silicon, % 0.40 max 0.40 max 0.40 max 0.15–0.40 0.15–0.40 0.40 max 0.40 max 0.40 max
Copper, min, % when 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20
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Manganese content of 0.85 to 1.35 % and silicon content of 0.15 to 0.40 % is required for shapes with flange thickness over 3 in. [75 mm].
B
For each reduction of 0.01 % below the specified carbon maximum, an increase of 0.06 % manganese above the specified maximum will be permitted up to a maximum
of 1.35 %.
TABLE 4 Grade 50W [345 W] Chemical Requirements (Heat whose failure would be expected to cause collapse of a
Analysis) structure or bridge without multiple, redundant load paths.
NOTE 1—Types A, B, and C are equivalent to Specification A 588/ 3.1.2 main load-carrying member—a steel member de-
A 588M Grades A, B, and C, respectively. signed to carry primary design loads, including dead, live,
impact, and other loads.
Composition, %A
Element 3.1.3 non-fracture critical member—a main load-carrying
Type A Type B Type C member whose failure would not be expected to cause collapse
CarbonB 0.19 max 0.20 max 0.15 max of a structure or bridge with multiple, redundant load paths.
ManganeseB 0.80–1.25 0.75–1.35 0.80–1.35
Phosphorus 0.04 max 0.04 max 0.04 max
3.1.4 secondary member—a steel member used for aligning
Sulfur 0.05 max 0.05 max 0.05 max and bracing of main load-carrying members, or for attaching
Silicon 0.30–0.65 0.15–0.50 0.15–0.40 utilities, signs, or other items to them, but not to directly
Nickel 0.40 max 0.50 max 0.25–0.50
Chromium 0.40–0.65 0.40–0.70 0.30–0.50
support primary design loads
Copper 0.25–0.40 0.20–0.40 0.20–0.50 3.1.5 tension component—a part or element of a fracture
Vanadium 0.02–0.10 0.01–0.10 0.01–0.10 critical or non-fracture critical member that is in tension under
A
Weldability data for these types have been qualified by FHWA for use in bridge various design loadings.
construction.
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For each reduction of 0.01 percentage point below the specified maximum for 4. Ordering Requirements
carbon, an increase of 0.06 percentage point above the specified maximum for
manganese is permitted, up to a maximum of 1.50 %. 4.1 In addition to the items listed in the ordering informa-
tion section of Specification A 6/A 6M, the following items
should be considered if applicable:
3.1.1 fracture critical member—a main load-carrying ten- 4.1.1 Type of tension component, non-fracture critical or
sion member or tension component of a bending member fracture critical (see Section 10).
Type A, Type B, Type C, Type EA, Type FA, Type H, Type J, Type M, Type PA, Type QA,
% % % % % % % % % %
Maximum 1 1 ⁄4 1 1⁄ 4 1 1⁄ 4 4 2 1⁄ 2 2 1 1⁄4 2 4 4
Thickness, [32] [32] [32] [100] [65] [50] [32] [50] [100] [100]
in. [mm]
Carbon 0.15–0.21 0.12–0.21 0.10–0.20 0.12–0.20 0.10–0.20 0.12–0.21 0.12–0.21 0.12–0.21 0.12–0.21 0.14–0.21
Manganese 0.80–1.10 0.70–1.00 1.10–1.50 0.40–0.70 0.60–1.00 0.95–1.30 0.45–0.70 0.45–0.70 0.45–0.70 0.95–1.30
Phosphorus, 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035
max
Sulfur, max 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035
Silicon 0.40–0.80 0.20–0.35 0.15–0.30 0.20–0.40 0.15–0.35 0.20–0.35 0.20–0.35 0.20–0.35 0.20–0.35 0.15–0.35
Nickel ... ... ... ... 0.70–1.00 0.30–0.70 ... 1.20–1.50 1.20–1.50 1.20–1.50
Chromium 0.50–0.80 0.40–0.65 ... 1.40–2.00 0.40–0.65 0.40–0.65 ... ... 0.85–1.20 1.00–1.50
Molybdenum 0.18–0.28 0.15–0.25 0.15–0.30 0.40–0.60 0.40–0.60 0.20–0.30 0.50–0.65 0.45–0.60 0.45–0.60 0.40–0.60
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Vanadium ... 0.03–0.08 ... 0.03–0.08 0.03–0.08 ... ... ... 0.03–0.08
Titanium ... 0.01–0.03 ... 0.01–0.10 ... ... ... ... ... . ..
Zirconium 0.05–0.15C ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
Copper ... ... ... ... 0.15–0.50 ... ... ... ... ...
Boron 0.0025–max 0.0005–0.005 0.001–0.005 0.001–0.005 0.0005–0.006 0.0005–0.005 0.001–0.005 0.001–0.005 0.001–0.005 ...
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Types E, F, P, and Q meet the requirements of atmospheric corrosion resistance in accordance with 11.1.2.
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May be substituted for part or all of titanium content on a one for one basis.
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Zirconium may be replaced by cerium. When cerium is added, the cerium/sulfur ratio should be approximately 1.5 to 1, based upon heat analysis.
TABLE 6 Grades HPS 50W [HPS 345W] and HPS 70W TABLE 7 Grade 50S [345S] Chemical Requirements
[HPS 485 W], and HPS 100W [HPS 690W] Chemical Requirements (Heat Analysis)
(Heat Analysis) Element Composition, %
NOTE 1— Where “. . .” appears in this table, there is no requirement. Carbon, max 0.23
Manganese 0.50 to 1.50A
Element Composition, %
Silicon, max 0.40
Grades Vanadium, max 0.11B
Grade
HPS 50W [HPS 345W], Columbium, max 0.05B
HPS 100W [HPS 690W]
HPS 70W [HPS 485W] Phosphorus, max 0.035
Sulfur, max 0.045
Copper, max 0.60
Carbon 0.11 max 0.08 max
Nickel, max 0.45
Manganese 1.10–1.35A 0.95–1.50
Chromium, max 0.35
Phosphorus 0.020 max 0.015 max
Molybdenum, max 0.15
SulfurB 0.006 max 0.006 max
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Silicon 0.30–0.50 0.15–0.35 Provided that the ratio of manganese to sulfur is not less than 20 to 1, the
Copper 0.25–0.40 0.90–1.20 minimum limit for manganese for Group 1 shapes shall be 0.30 %.
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Nickel 0.25–0.40 0.65–0.90 The sum of columbium and vanadium shall not exceed 0.15 %.
Chromium 0.45–0.70 0.40–0.65
Molybdenum 0.02–0.08 0.40–0.65
Vanadium 0.04–0.08 0.04–0.08 TABLE 8 Relationship Between Impact Testing Temperature
Columbium (Niobium) ... 0.01–0.03 Zones and Minimum Service Temperature
Aluminum 0.010–0.040 0.020–0.050
Nitrogen 0.015 max 0.015 max Zone Minimum Service Temperature, °F [°C]
A
For Grade HPS 70W [HPS 485W] plates over 2.5 in. [65 mm] in thickness, the 1 0 [−18]
manganese content may be increased to a maximum of 1.50 %. 2 below 0 to −30 [−18 to −34]
B
The steel shall be calcium treated for sulfide shape control. 3 below −30 to −60 [−34 to −51]
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controlled slow cooling of the ingots, slabs, or plates, or a tests by the manufacturer.
combination thereof.
10. Impact Testing Requirements
6.6 For Grades 100 [690], 100W [690W],and HPS 100W
[HPS 690W], the requirements for fine austenitic grain size in 10.1 Non-Fracture-Critical, T, Tension Components—
Specification A 6/A 6M shall be met. Structural products ordered for use as tension components of
6.7 Grades HPS 50W [HPS 345W] and HPS 70W [HPS non-fracture-critical members shall be impact tested in accor-
485W] shall be furnished in one of the following conditions: dance with Specification A 673/A 673M and as given in Table
as-rolled, control-rolled, thermo-mechanical control processed 9. The test results shall meet the requirements given in Table 9.
(TMCP) with or without accelerated cooling, or quenched and 10.2 Fracture-Critical, F, Tension Components—Structural
tempered. products ordered for use as tension components of fracture-
critical members shall be impact tested in accordance with
7. Heat Treatment Specification A 673/A 673M and as given in Table 10. The test
results shall meet the requirements given in Table 10.
7.1 For quenched and tempered Grades HPS 50W [HPS
345W] and HPS 70W [HPS 485W], the heat treatment shall be 11. Brinell Hardness Requirements for Grades 100 [690]
performed by the manufacturer and shall consist of heating the and 100W [690W]
steel to not less than 1650 °F [900 °C], quenching it in water 11.1 For plates 3⁄8 in. [10 mm] and under in thickness, a
or oil, and tempering it at not less than 1100 °F [590 °C]. The Brinell hardness test may be used instead of tension testing
heat-treating temperatures shall be reported on the test certifi- each plate, in which case a tension test specimen shall be taken
cates. from a corner of each of two plates per lot. A lot shall consist
7.2 For Grades 100 [690] and 100W [690W], the heat of plates from the same heat and thickness, same prior
treatment shall be performed by the manufacturer and shall condition and scheduled heat treatment and shall not exceed 15
consist of heating the steel to not less than 1650 °F [900 °C], tons [15 Mg] in weight [mass]. A Brinell hardness test shall be
quenching it in water or oil, and tempering it at not less than made on each plate not tension tested and shall meet the
1150 °F [620 °C]. The heat-treating temperatures shall be requirements given in Table 1.
reported on the test certificates.
7.3 For Grade HPS 100W [HPS 690W], the heat treatment 12. Test Specimens and Number of Tension Tests
shall be performed by the manufacturer and shall consist of 12.1 For Grades 36 [250], 50 [345], and 50W [345W], and
heating the steel to a temperature in the range from 1600 to non-quenched and tempered Grades HPS 50W [HPS 345W]
1700°F [870 to 925°C], quenching it in water, and tempering it and HPS 70W [HPS 485W], location and condition, number of
at not less than 1050°F [565°C] for a time to be determined by tests, and preparation of test specimens shall meet the require-
the manufacturer. The heat-treating temperatures shall be ments of Specification A 6/A 6M.
reported on the test certificates. 12.2 The following requirements, which are in addition to
those of Specification A 6/A 6M, shall apply only to Grades
8. Chemical Requirements 100 [690], 100W [690W], and HPS 100W [HPS 690W], and
8.1 The heat analysis shall conform to the requirements for quenched and tempered Grades HPS 50W [HPS 345W] and
the specified grade, as given in Tables 2-7. HPS 70W [HPS 485 W].
50T [345T]AB, 50ST to 2 [50] incl, mechanically fastened or welded 15 [20] at 70°F [21°C] 15 [20] at 40°F [4°C] 15 [20] at 10°F [−12°C]
[345ST]A, 50WT over 2 to to 4 [50 to 100] incl, mechanically fastened 15 [20] at 70°F [21°C] 15 [20] at 40°F [4°C] 15 [20] at 10°F [−12°C]
[345WT]AB
over 2 to 4 [50 to 100] incl, welded 20 [27] at 70°F [21°C] 20 [27] at 40°F [4°C] 20 [27] at 10°F [−12°C]
HPS 50WT [HPS to 4 [100] incl, mechanically fastened or welded 20 [27] at 10°F [–12°C] 20 [27] at 10°F [−12°C] 20 [27] at 10°F [−12°C]
345WT]AB
HPS 70WT [HPS to 4 [100] incl, mechanically fastened or welded 25 [34] at –10°F [–23°C] 25 [34] at –10°F [−23°C] 25 [34] at −10°F [−23°C]
485WT]CD
100T [690T]C, 100WT to 2 1⁄2 [65] incl, mechanically fastened or welded 25 [34] at 30°F [−1°C] 25 [34] at 0°F [−18°C] 25 [34] at −30°F [−34°C]
[690WT]C over 2 1⁄2 to 4 [65 to 100] incl, mechanically fastened 25 [34] at 30°F [−1°C] 25 [34] at 0°F [−18°C] 25 [34] at −30°F [−34°C]
over 2 1⁄2 to 4 [65 to 100] incl, welded 35 [48] at 30°F [−1°C] 35 [48] at 0°F [−18°C] 35 [48] at −30°F [−34°C]
HPS 100WT to 2 1⁄2 [65] incl, mechanically fastened or welded 25 [34] at –30°F [−34°C] 25 [34] at –30°F [−34°C] 25 [34] at –30°F [−34°C]
[HPS 690WT]C
A
The CVN-impact testing shall be at “H” frequency in accordance with Specification A 673/A 673M.
B
If the yield point of the structural product exceeds 65 ksi [450 MPa], the testing temperature for the minimum average energy required shall be reduced by 15 °F [8
°C] for each increment of 10 ksi [70 MPa] above 65 ksi [450 MPa]. The yield point is the value given in the test report.
C
The CVN-impact testing shall be at “P” frequency in accordance with Specification A 673/A 673M.
D
If the yield strength of the structural product exceeds 85 ksi [585 MPa], the testing temperature for the minimum average energy required shall be reduced by 15 °F
[8 °C] for each increment of 10 ksi [70 MPa] above 85 ksi [585 MPa]. The yield strength is the value given in the test report.
36F [250F] to 4 [100] incl, mechanically fastened or welded 20 [27] 25 [34] at 70°F [21°C] 25 [34] at 40°F [4°C] 25 [34] at 10°F [−12°C]
B
50F [345F] , 50SF to 2 [50] incl, mechanically fastened or welded 20 [27] 25 [34] at 70°F [21°C] 25 [34] at 40°F [4°C] 25 [34] at 10°F [−12°C]
[345SF], 50WF
[345WF] over 2 to 4 [50 to 100] incl, mechanically fastened 20 [27] 25 [34] at 70°F [21°C] 25 [34] at 40°F [4°C] 25 [34] at 10°F [−12°C]
over 2 to 4 [50 to 100], welded 24 [33] 30 [41] at 70°F [21°C] 30 [41] at 40°F [4°C] 30 [41] at 10°F [−12°C]
HPS 50WF [HPS to 4 [100] incl, mechanically fastened or welded 24 [33] 30 [41] at 10°F [–12°C] 30 [41] at 10°F [–12°C] 30 [41] at 10°F [−12°C]
345WF]B
HPS 70WF [HPS to 4 [100] incl, mechanically fastened or welded 28 [38] 35 [48] at –10°F [–23°C] 35 [48] at –10°F [−23°C] 35 [48] at −10°F [−23°C]
485WF]C
100F [690F], 100WF to 21⁄2 [65] incl, mechanically fastened or welded 28 [38] 35 [48] at 30°F [−1°C] 35 [48] at 0°F [−18°C] 35 [48] at −30°F [−34°C]
[690WF] over 2 1⁄2 to 4 [65 to 100] incl, mechanically fastened 28 [38] 35 [48] at 30°F [−1°C] 35 [48] at 0°F [−18°C] 35 [48] at −30°F [−34°C]
over 2 1⁄2 to 4 [65 to 100] incl, welded 36 [49] 45 [61] at 30°F [−1°C] 45 [61] at 0°F [−18°C] not permitted
HPS 100WF to 2 1⁄2 [65] incl, mechanically fastened or welded 28 [38] 35 [48] at –30°F [−34°C] 35 [48] at –30°F [−34°C] not permitted
[HPS 690WF]
A
The CVN-impact testing shall be at “P” frequency in accordance with Specification A 673/A 673M except for plates of Grades 36F [250F], 50F [345F], 50WF [345WF],
HPS 50WF [HPS 345WF], and HPS 70WF [HPS 485WF], for which the sampling shall be as follows:
(1) As-rolled (including control-rolled and TMCP) plates shall be sampled at each end of each plate-as-rolled.
(2) Normalized plates shall be sampled at one end of each plate, as heat treated.
(3) Quenched and tempered plates shall be sampled at each end of each plate, as heat treated.
B
If the yield point of the structural product exceeds 65 ksi [450 MPa], the testing temperature for the minimum average energy and minimum test value energy required
shall be reduced by 15 °F [8 °C] for each increment of 10 ksi [70 MPa] above 65 ksi [450 MPa]. The yield point is the value given in the test report.
C
If the yield strength of the structural product exceeds 85 ksi [585 MPa], the testing temperature for the minimum average energy and minimum test value energy
required shall be reduced by 15 °F [8 °C] for each increment of 10 ksi [70 MPa] above 85 ksi [585 MPa]. The yield strength is the value given in the test report.
12.2.1 When possible, all test specimens shall be cut from shall be of such size that the prepared test specimens are free
the plate in its heat-treated condition. If it is necessary to of any variation in properties due to edge effects.
prepare test specimens from separate pieces, all of these pieces 12.2.2 After final heat treatment of the plates, one tension
shall be full thickness, and shall be similarly and simulta- test specimen shall be taken from a corner of each plate as heat
neously heat treated with the material. All such separate pieces treated (except as specified in 11.1).
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tance of low-alloy steels, see Guide G 101.
13.2 Grades 100 [690], 100W [690W], and HPS 100W The user is cautioned that the Guide G 101 predictive equation (Predictive
[HPS 690W] plates that are subjected to Brinell hardness tests Method Based on the Data of Larabee and Coburn) for calculation of an
and fail to meet the hardness requirements, at the manufactur- atmospheric corrosion resistance index has only been verified for the
er’s option, may be subjected to tension testing and shall be composition limits stated in that guide.
accepted if the results conform to the requirements given in
Table 1. 15. Marking
13.3 The manufacturer may reheat treat quenched and 15.1 In addition to the marking requirements of Specifica-
tempered plates that fail to meet the mechanical property tion A 6/A 6M, the structural product shall be marked as
requirements of this specification. All mechanical property follows:
tests shall be repeated when the material is resubmitted for 15.1.1 For Grades 50W [345W], 100 [690], and 100W
inspection. [690W], the composition type shall be included.
15.1.2 For structural products that conform to the require-
14. Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance ments of 10.1, the letter T and the applicable zone number (1,
14.1 Steels meeting this specification provide two levels of 2, or 3) shall follow the grade designation.
atmospheric corrosion resistance: 15.1.3 For structural products that conform to the require-
14.1.1 Steel grades without suffix provide a level of atmo- ments of 10.2, the letter F and the applicable zone number (1,
spheric corrosion resistance typical of carbon or alloy steel 2, or 3) shall follow the grade designation.
without copper.
14.1.2 The steel for Grades 50W [345W], HPS 50W [HPS 16. Keywords
345W], and HPS 70W [HPS 485W] shall have an atmospheric 16.1 alloy; atmospheric corrosion resistance; bars; bridges;
corrosion resistance index of 6.0 or higher, calculated from the carbon; fracture-critical; high-strength; low-alloy; non-fracture
heat analysis in accordance with Guide G 101-Predictive critical; plates; quenched; shapes; steel; structural steel;
Method Based on the Data of Larabee and Coburn (see Note tempered
SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
Supplementary requirements shall not apply unless specified in the purchase order or contract.
Standardized supplementary requirements for use at the option of the purchaser are listed in
Specification A 6/A 6M. Those that are considered suitable for use with this specification are listed by
title:
S8. Ultrasonic Examination tested. If shapes are heat treated, one test shall be made on
S5.1 Refer to S8 of Specification A 6/A 6M. specimens taken from each heat of the same nominal size,
excluding length, in each furnace lot.
S32. Single Heat Bundles S60.1.3 Bars—One tension test shall be made using a test
S32.1 Bundles containing shapes or bars shall be from a specimen taken from each 5 tons [5 Mg] of the same heat and
single heat of steel. same diameter or thickness if the material is furnished as-rolled
or is heat treated in a continuous-type furnace. For material
S60. Frequency of Tension Tests heat treated in other than a continuous-type furnace, one test
S60.1 Tension testing that is additional to the tension testing shall be taken from each heat of the same bar diameter or
required by Specification A 6/A 6M shall be made, as follows: thickness for each furnace charge.
S60.1.1 Plate—One tension test shall be made using a test
specimen taken from each as-rolled or as-heat treated plate. S92. Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance
S60.1.2 Structural Shapes—One tension test shall be made S92.1 When specified, the material manufacturer shall sup-
using a test specimen taken from each 5 tons [5 Mg] of material ply to the purchaser evidence of atmospheric corrosion resis-
produced on the same mill of the same nominal size, excluding tance satisfactory to the purchaser.
length, from each heat of steel. For single pieces that weigh S92.2 Refer to S23 of Specification A 6/A 6M (applicable
more than 5 tons [5 Mg] individually, each piece shall be only to Grades 36 [250], 50 [345], and 100 [690]).
Standardized supplementary requirements for use at the option of the purchaser are listed in
Specification A 6/A 6M as follows:
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee A01 has identified the location of the following changes to this standard since A 709/A 709M-05
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved March 15, 2006.)
Committee A01 has identified the location of the following changes to this standard since A 709/A 709M-04a that may impact
the use of this standard. (Approved April 1, 2005.)
(1) Sections 1.4, 3, 4, and 10 were added. (3) Supplemental Requirements S83 and S84 were deleted.
(2) Sections 1.5, 1.6, 15, and 16 were revised.
Committee A01 has identified the location of the following changes to this standard since A 709/A 709M-04 that may impact
the use of this standard. (Approved Sept. 1, 2004.)
(1) The title has been revised. (3) Tables 1, 6, S1.2, and S1.3 have been revised.
(2) Paragraphs 1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2, 6.5, 6.6, 12.2, 13.2, and 14.1.2 (4) Paragraph 7.3 was added.
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