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SANS 1431:2007
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
Weldable structural steels
Published by Standards South Africa

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Table of changes
Change No. Date Scope
Foreword
Engineering
materials – Ferrous metals
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Contents
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
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Weldable structural steels
1 Scope
1.1
2 Definitions
2.1
acceptable
Amdt 1; amdt 5
bars
cast
plate
sections
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test piece
test sample
3 Requirements
3.1 General
3.1.1 Process
3.1.2 Copper additions
3.2 Grade
3.2.1 Grade
Minimum yield
Designation
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Minimum Charpy V-
Designation
notch impact resistance
Amdt 6
3.3 Form and dimensions
3.3.1 Form
3.3.2 Dimensions
Form of steel Specification
Amdt 4; amdt 5
3.4 Supply condition and freedom from defects
3.4.1
3.4.2
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3.4.3 Freedom from defects
3.4.4 Correction of minor surface defects
3.4.5 Additional procedure for correction of minor surface defects
3.5 Chemical composition
3.5.1 Ladle analysis
3.5.2 Product analysis
3.5.3 Purchaser's product analysis
3.5.4 Acceptable product analysis
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3.5.5 Unacceptable product analysis
3.5.6 Maximum carbon equivalent value for weldability
Amdt 7
Table 1 — Chemical composition (ladle analysis) for sections and bars
Nb Maximum
C Mn Si P S Nb V Al
V carbon
Grade equivalent
Maximum content
Amdt 1; amdt 3; amdt 5; amdt 6; amdt 7
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Table 2 — Chemical composition (ladle analysis) for plates
Nb Maximum
C Mn Si P S Nb V Al
V carbon
Grade equivalent
Maximum content
Amdt 1; amdt 3; amdt 6; amdt 7; amdt 8
Table 3 — Permitted deviations in product analysis

above the maximum specified in tables 1 and 2
Deviations above maximum

specified ladle analysis
Grade
C Si Mn P S
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3.6 Mechanical properties
3.6.1 Tensile properties
3.6.2 Impact resistance tests
3.6.3 Bending properties
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Table 4 — Mechanical properties for flat bars and sections
Minimum elongation A Charpy V-notch impact test

Minimum yield stress R for thickness t
on gauge length of (10 mm × 10 mm test piece)
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Tensile
Minimum
Grade strength R average Test Maximum
t < 16 16 < t < 25 25 < t < 40 40 < t < 63 63 < t < 100 200 mm 5,65 S impact temperature thickness
resistance
Amdt 1
Table 5 — Mechanical properties for plates
Minimum elongation A, Charpy V-notch impact test

Minimum yield stress R for thickness t
on gauge length of (10 mm × 10 mm test piece)
Tensile
Minimum
1,5 < t < 16 16 < t < 40 40 < t < 63 63 < t < 100 100 < t < 150 50 mm 200 mm 5,65 S impact temperature thickness
resistance
Amdt 1; amdt 2
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Table 6 — Mechanical properties for round and square bars
Charpy V-notch impact test

Minimum yield stress R for diameter d or width w
(10 mm × 10 mm test piece)
Tensile Minimum
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elongation A Minimum
d < 25 25 < d < 50 50 < d < 63 63 < d < 100 100 < d < 160 5,65 S impact temperature thickness
w < 25 25 < w < 50 50 < w < 63 63 < w < 100 100 < w < 160
resistance
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Table 7 — Charpy V-notch impact test on subsidiary test pieces
Size of subsidiary Average minimum

test piece impact resistance
4 Marking
4.1 Identification of cast
4.2
4.3
4.4
5 Test certificates
5.1 Manufacturer's supply
Amdt 7
5.2 Merchant supply
Amdt 1
6 Inspection and methods of test

6.1 Inspection
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6.2 Test for chemical composition
Amdt 5; amdt 7
6.3 Tests for tensile properties
6.3.1 Number of tensile tests
6.3.2 Position of test samples
6.3.2.1 Direction of samples
6.3.2.2 Position for sections and bars
6.3.2.3 Position for plates
6.3.2.4 Alternative position
6.3.3 Test pieces
Amdt 3
6.3.4 Tests
6.3.4.1 Procedure
Rm Re
A
Amdt 3
ReH Rt
Amdt 1
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6.3.4.2 Dispute
6.4 Tests for impact resistance

6.4.1 Number of tests
6.4.2 Position of test samples
6.4.3 Standard test pieces
Amdt 5; amdt 8
Thick material
Thin material
Figure 1 — Orientation of test pieces
6.4.4 Subsidiary test pieces
Amdt 5; amdt 8
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6.4.5.1 Method of testing
Amdt 5; amdt 8
6.4.5.2 Standard test pieces
6.4.5.3 Subsidiary test pieces
6.4.5.4 Individual values
6.5 Bend test

6.5.1 Number of tests
6.5.2 Test samples
6.5.3 Test pieces
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6.5.4 Bending requirement Amdt 7
Amdt 7
6.5.5 Evaluation
Table 8 — Bend test requirements
Bend diameter
Grade for thickness
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
6.6 Retests
6.6.1 Tensile and bend tests
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6.6.2.1 General
6.6.2.2 Material tested on a batch basis
General
Plates
Section or bars
6.6.3 Heat treatment
6.6.4 Defects revealed after delivery
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Appendix A
Applicable standards
X-ray emission spectrometric analysis of low-alloy steels and cast irons Amdt 5
Chemical analysis of carbon steel, low-alloy steel, silicon electrical steel, ingot iron and
wrought iron Amdt 5
Chemical analysis of stainless, heat-resisting, maraging, and other similar chromium-

nickel-iron alloys
Chemical analysis of high-temperature, electrical, magnetic and other similar iron, nickel
and cobalt alloys
Optical emission vacuum spectrometric analysis of carbon and low-alloy steel.

Amdt 5; amdt 7
Structural steel sections – Part 1: Specification for hot-rolled sections
Hot-rolled I-beams – Medium flange I-beams, IPE-series – Part 5: Dimensions, masses

and sectional properties Amdt 1; amdt 5
Hot-rolled steel channels – Part 1: Taper flange steel channels, dimensions, masses and
sectional properties Amdt 5
Hot rolled steel plates 3 mm thick or above – Tolerances on dimensions, shape and mass
Amdt 1; amdt 5
Ultrasonic testing of steel flat product of thickness equal or greater than 6 mm (reflection
method) Amdt 5
Steel products with improved deformation properties perpendicular to the surface of the
product – Technical delivery conditions Amdt 5
Hot-rolled steel channels – Tolerances on shape, dimensions and mass Amdt 5
Hot-rolled steel sections – Part 1: Equal-leg angles, dimensions Amdt 5
Steel – Charpy impact test (V-notch). Amdt 3; amdt 5; amdt 8
Metallic materials – Charpy pendulum impact test – Part 1: Test method.

Amdt 8
Metallic materials – Tensile testing at ambient temperature Amdt 3; amdt 5
Quality management systems – Requirements Amdt 5
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Appendix B
Notes to purchasers
Amdt 1
B.1 Information to be supplied by the purchaser

B.1.1 General
Amdt 1
B.2 Options
B.2.1 Steelmaking process
B.2.2 Sulphur content
B.2.3 Copper additions
B.2.4 Maximum carbon equivalent value
B.2.5 Ladle analysis: additional elements
B.2.6 Product analysis
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B.2.7 Correction of surface defects
B.2.8 Repair by welding
B.2.9 Additional marking
B.2.10 Purchaser's visual inspection
B.2.11 Purchaser's witnessing of tests
B.2.12 Purchaser's selection and identification of test samples
B.2.13 Ultrasonic testing

Amdt 5
Amdt 5
B.2.14 Through-thickness testing
Amdt 5
B.2.15 Bend tests
B.2.16 Impact tests
Amdt 1
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B.3
B.3.1 Testing facilities
B.3.2 Selection and identification of test samples
B.3.2.1 Selection of samples by the purchaser
B.3.2.2
B.3.2.3
B.3.2.4
B.3.3 Selection of samples by the manufacturer
B.3.4 Condition of samples
B.3.5 Inspection
Amdt 1
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Appendix C
Positions of test samples for tensile and bend tests

Amdt 1
C.1 Positions of test samples for tensile and bend tests
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4
Key to figures:
Section reference
Figure Product form Bend test Notes
Tensile test
(where applicable)
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C.2 Positions of test piece to be taken from tensile test samples when
two rolled surfaces cannot be retained
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Appendix D
Positions of test samples for impact tests

Amdt 1
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3
Key to figures:
Figure Product form
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Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 6
Figure 7
Key to figures:
Figure Product form
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Appendix E
Quality evaluation of weldable structural steels produced

to the requirements laid down in the specification
E.1 Quality verification

E.1.1
Amdt 5
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3.1.2 Copper additions

3.3 Form and dimensions

Form of steel Specification

3.4 Supply condition and freedom from defects

3.4.3 Freedom from defects

3.4.4 Correction of minor surface defects

3.4.5 Additional procedure for correction of minor surface defects

3.5 Chemical composition

3.5.1 Ladle analysis

3.5.2 Product analysis

3.5.3 Purchaser's product analysis

3.5.4 Acceptable product analysis

3.5.5 Unacceptable product analysis

3.5.6 Maximum carbon equivalent value for weldability

Table 1 — Chemical composition (ladle analysis) for sections and bars

Amdt 1; amdt 3; amdt 5; amdt 6; amdt 7

Table 2 — Chemical composition (ladle analysis) for plates

Amdt 1; amdt 3; amdt 6; amdt 7; amdt 8

Table 3 — Permitted deviations in product analysis

Deviations above maximum

3.6 Mechanical properties

3.6.1 Tensile properties

3.6.2 Impact resistance tests

3.6.3 Bending properties

Minimum elongation A Charpy V-notch impact test

Table 5 — Mechanical properties for plates

Minimum elongation A, Charpy V-notch impact test

Charpy V-notch impact test

Table 7 — Charpy V-notch impact test on subsidiary test pieces

Size of subsidiary Average minimum

5.2 Merchant supply

6 Inspection and methods of test

6.2 Test for chemical composition

6.3 Tests for tensile properties

6.3.1 Number of tensile tests

6.3.2 Position of test samples

6.3.2.1 Direction of samples

6.3.2.2 Position for sections and bars

6.3.2.3 Position for plates

6.3.2.4 Alternative position

6.3.3 Test pieces

6.4 Tests for impact resistance

6.4.2 Position of test samples

6.4.3 Standard test pieces

Figure 1 — Orientation of test pieces

6.4.4 Subsidiary test pieces

6.4.5 Impact resistance tests

6.4.5.1 Method of testing

6.4.5.2 Standard test pieces

6.4.5.3 Subsidiary test pieces

6.4.5.4 Individual values

6.5 Bend test