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Carbon, max, % 0.26 0.25 0.25 0.26 0.27 0.26 0.27 0.28
Manganese, % ... ... 0.801.20 0.801.20 0.851.20 ... 0.600.90 0.600.90
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 0.150.40 0.150.40 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
copper steel is specified
A
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 %.
3.1.1 fracture critical membera main load-carrying ten- 3.1.3 non-fracture critical membera main load-carrying
sion member or tension component of a bending member member whose failure would not be expected to cause collapse
whose failure would be expected to cause collapse of a of a structure or bridge with multiple, redundant load paths.
structure or bridge without multiple, redundant load paths. 3.1.4 non-tension componenta steel member that is not in
3.1.2 main load-carrying membera steel member de- tension under any design loading.
signed to carry primary design loads, including dead, live, 3.1.5 secondary membera steel member used for aligning
impact, and other loads. and bracing of main load-carrying members, or for attaching
TABLE 4 Grade 50W [345 W] Chemical Requirements (Heat TABLE 5 Grades HPS 50W [HPS 345W] and HPS 70W
Analysis) [HPS 485 W], and HPS 100W [HPS 690W] Chemical Requirements
(Heat Analysis)
NOTE 1Types A and B are equivalent to Specification A588/A588M,
Grades A and B, respectively. NOTE 1Where . . . appears in this table, there is no requirement.
A
Element Composition, % Composition, %
Type A Type B Grades
Element HPS 50W [HPS Grade
CarbonB 0.19 max 0.20 max 345W], HPS 100W [HPS
ManganeseB 0.801.25 0.751.35 HPS 70W [HPS 690W]
Phosphorus 0.04 max 0.04 max 485W]
Sulfur 0.05 max 0.05 max Carbon 0.11 max 0.08 max
Silicon 0.300.65 0.150.50 Manganese
Nickel 0.40 max 0.50 max 2.5 in. [65 mm] and 1.101.35 0.951.50
Chromium 0.400.65 0.400.70 under
Copper 0.250.40 0.200.40 Over 2.5 in. [65 mm] 1.101.50 0.951.50
Vanadium 0.020.10 0.010.10 Phosphorus 0.020 max 0.015 max
A SulfurA 0.006 max 0.006 max
Weldability data for these types have been qualified by FHWA for use in bridge
Silicon 0.300.50 0.150.35
construction.
B Copper 0.250.40 0.901.20
For each reduction of 0.01 percentage point below the specified maximum for
Nickel 0.250.40 0.650.90
carbon, an increase of 0.06 percentage point above the specified maximum for
Chromium 0.450.70 0.400.65
manganese is permitted, up to a maximum of 1.50 %.
Molybdenum 0.020.08 0.400.65
Vanadium 0.040.08 0.040.08
Columbium (Niobium) ... 0.010.03
utilities, signs, or other items to them, but not to directly Aluminum 0.0100.040 0.0200.050
support primary design loads Nitrogen 0.015 max 0.015 max
3.1.6 tension componenta part or element of a fracture A
The steel shall be calcium treated for sulfide shape control.
critical or non-fracture critical member that is in tension under
various design loadings.
4. Ordering Requirements
4.1 In addition to the items listed in the ordering informa- 4.1.1 Type of component (tension or non-tension, fracture
tion section of Specification A6/A6M, the following items critical or non-fracture critical) (see Section 10).
should be considered if applicable: 4.2 Impact testing temperature zone (see Table 7).
36T [250T]A to 4 [100] incl 15 [20] at 70F [21C] 15 [20] at 40F [4C] 15 [20] at 10F [12C]
50T [345T]A, B , to 2 [50] incl 15 [20] at 70F [21C] 15 [20] at 40F [4C] 15 [20] at 10F [12C]
50ST [345ST]A, B , over 2 to 4 [50 to 100] incl 20 [27] at 70F [21C] 20 [27] at 40F [4C] 20 [27] at 10F [12C]
50WT [345WT]A, B
HPS 50WT to 4 [100] incl 20 [27] at 10F [12C] 20 [27] at 10F [12C] 20 [27] at 10F [12C]
[HPS 345WT]A, B
HPS 70WT to 4 [100] incl 25 [34] at 10F [23C] 25 [34] at 10F [23C] 25 [34] at 10F [23C]
[HPS 485WT]C, D
HPS 100WT to 212 [65] incl 25 [34] at 30F [34C] 25 [34] at 30F [34C] 25 [34] at 30F [34C]
[HPS 690WT]C over 212 to 4 [65 to 100] incl 35 [48] at 30F [34C] 35 [48] at 30F [34C] 35 [48] at 30F [34C]
A
The CVN-impact testing shall be at H frequency in accordance with Specification A673/A673M.
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 15F [8C]
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 A673/A673M.
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 15F [8C]
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 20 [27] 25 [34] at 70F [21C] 25 [34] at 40F [4C] 25 [34] at 10F [12C]
B B
50F [345F] , 50SF [345SF] , 50WF to 2 [50], incl 20 [27] 25 [34] at 70F [21C] 25 [34] at 40F [4C] 25 [34] at 10F [12C]
[345WF]B over 2 to 4 24 [33] 30 [41] at 70F [21C] 30 [41] at 40F [4C] 30 [41] at 10F [12C]
[50 to 100],
incl
HPS 50WF [HPS 345WF]B to 4 [100], incl 24 [33] 30 [41] at 10F [12C] 30 [41] at 10F [12C] 30 [41] at 10F [12C]
HPS 70WF [HPS 485WF]C to 4 [100], incl 28 [38] 35 [48] at 10F [23C] 35 [48] at 10F [23C] 35 [48] at 10F [23C]
HPS 100WF [HPS 690WF] to 212 [65], incl 28 [38] 35 [48] at 30F [34C] 35 [48] at 30F [34C] 35 [48] at 30F [34C]
D
over 212 to 4 Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted
[65 to 100],
incl
A
The CVN-impact testing shall be at P frequency in accordance with Specification A673/A673M except for plates, 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 15F [8C] 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 15F [8C] for each increment of 10 ksi [70 MPa] above 85 ksi [585 MPa]. The yield strength is the value given in the test report.
D
Not applicable.
9.2 For Grade 36 [250], shapes less than 1 in.2 [645 mm2] in dance with Specification A673/A673M and as given in Table 8.
cross section and bars, other than flats, less than 12 in. [12.5 The test results shall meet the requirements given in Table 8.
mm] in thickness or diameter need not be subjected to tension
tests by the manufacturer. 10.2 Fracture-Critical, F, Tension ComponentsStructural
products ordered for use as tension components of fracture-
10. Impact Testing Requirements critical members shall be impact tested in accordance with
10.1 Non-Fracture-Critical, T, Tension Components Specification A673/A673M and as given in Table 9. The test
Structural products ordered for use as tension components of results shall meet the requirements given in Table 9.
non-fracture-critical members shall be impact tested in accor-
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 A6/A6M. Those that are considered suitable for use with this specification are listed by
title:
Standardized supplementary requirements for use at the option of the purchaser are listed in
Specification A6/A6M as follows:
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A709/A709M 13) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Oct. 1, 2013.)
Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A709/A709M 11) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2013.)
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