ASTM A588 is a high strength low-alloy structural steel specification with improved atmospheric corrosion resistance for structural steel shapes such as angles, channel and beams, as well as steel plate and bars. The A588 specification is intended primarily for use in welded bridges and other structures where savings in weight or added durability is important along with the longer life cycle due to its corrosion resistant properties.
ASTM A588 steel has a yield strength of at least 50,000 psi (340,000 kPa), and ultimate tensile strength of 70,000 psi (480,000 kPa) for all rolled shapes and plate thicknesses up to 4 in (100 mm) thick. Plates from 4–5 in (102–127 mm) have yield strength at least 46,000 psi (320,000 kPa) and ultimate tensile strength at least 67,000 psi (460,000 kPa), and plates from 5–8 in (127–203 mm) thick have yield strength at least 42,000 psi (290,000 kPa) and ultimate tensile strength at least 63,000 psi (430,000 kPa).
ASTM A588 steel plate specification:
Thickness: 6MM to 200
Width: 1500mm to 4050mm,
Length: 3000mm to 15000mm
ASTM A588 steel mechanical requirements:
Tensile, min, ksi |
70 |
Yield, min, ksi |
50 |
Elongation, min % in 8” |
18 |
Elongation, min % in 2” |
21 |
ASTM A588 steel chemical requirements:
Element % |
Grade A |
Grade B |
Grade C |
Carbon |
0.19 max |
0.20 max |
0.17 max |
Manganese |
0.80 – 1.25 |
0.75 – 1.35 |
0.50 – 1.20 |
Phosphorus |
0.04 max |
0.04 max |
0.04 max |
Sulfur |
0.05 max |
0.05 max |
0.05 max |
Silicon |
0.30 – 0.65 |
0.15 – 0.50 |
0.25 – 0.50 |
Nickel |
0.40 max |
0.50 max |
0.40 max |
Chromium |
0.40 – 0.65 |
0.40 – 0.70 |
0.40 – 0.70 |
Molybdenum |
- |
- |
0.10 max |
Copper |
0.25 – 0.40 |
0.20 – 0.40 |
0.30 – 0.50 |
Vanadium |
0.02 – 0.10 |
0.01 – 0.10 |
- |
Columbium |
- |
- |
0.005 – 0.05 |
ASTM A588 steel plate application:
ASTM A588 steel plate is used for products that are exposed to the elements. These include:
1. Bridge plates
2. Gusset plates
3. Freight cars
4. Transmission and telecommunications towers
5. Housing and enclosures
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