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ASTM A36 Structural Steel

carbon-steel

carbon-steel

Source Details

Id

steel-a36

Name

ASTM A36 Structural Steel

Category

carbon-steel

Designation

ASTM A36

Properties
{
  "density": {
    "value": 7850,
    "unit": "kg/m³"
  },
  "tensileStrengthYield": {
    "value": 250,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "tensileStrengthUltimate": {
    "value": 400,
    "min": 400,
    "max": 550,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "elasticModulus": {
    "value": 200,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "shearModulus": {
    "value": 79.3,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "poissonsRatio": 0.26,
  "thermalConductivity": {
    "value": 51.9,
    "unit": "W/(m·K)"
  },
  "thermalExpansion": {
    "value": 11.7,
    "unit": "µm/(m·K)"
  },
  "specificHeat": {
    "value": 486,
    "unit": "J/(kg·K)"
  },
  "meltingPoint": {
    "value": 1425,
    "unit": "°C"
  },
  "hardness": {
    "brinell": 119
  }
}
Applications

Structural shapes, Plates, Bridges, Buildings, General construction

Notes

Most common structural steel in US. Excellent weldability. Low cost.