1.1This specification covers carbon and high-strength low-alloy steel structural shapes, plates, and bars and quenched and tempered alloy steel for structural plates intended for use in bridges. Seven grades are available in four yield strength levels as follows:
Grade U.S. [SI] |
Yield Strength, ksi [MPa] |
36 [250] |
36 [250] |
50 [345] |
50 [345] |
50S [345S] |
50 [345] |
50W [345W] |
50 [345] |
HPS 50W [HPS 345W] |
50 [345] |
HPS 70W [HPS 485W] |
70 [485] |
HPS 100W [HPS 690W] |
100 [690] |
1.1.1Grades 36 [250], 50 [345], 50S [345S], and 50W [345W] are also included in Specifications A36/A36M, A572/A572M, A992/A992M, and A588/A588M, respectively. When the requirements of Table 9 or Table 10 or the supplementary requirements of this specification are specified, they exceed the requirements of Specifications A36/A36M, A572/A572M, A992/A992M, and A588/A588M.
1.1.2Grades 50W [345W], HPS 50W [HPS 345W], HPS 70W [HPS 485W], and HPS 100W [HPS 690W] have enhanced atmospheric corrosion resistance (see 13.1.2). Product availability is shown in Table 1.