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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.