ASTM A36 — Carbon structural steel
ASTM A36 covers carbon steel shapes, plates and bars of structural quality for riveted, bolted or welded construction of bridges, buildings and general structures, with 250 MPa minimum yield.
ASTM A36 at a glance
| Standard | ASTM A36 |
|---|---|
| Issued by | ASTM / ASME (SA-36) |
| Product form | Plate, shapes and bars |
| Typical use | Structural steel |
| Grades on this site | 1 |
Equivalent and related standards
ASTM A36 grades — chemistry and mechanical properties
| Grade | UNS | C% | Cr% | Ni% | Mo% | YieldMPa min | TensileMPa min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM A36 | K02600 | 0.25 max (plate ≤20 mm) to 0.29 max (>100 mm) | — | — | — | 250 | 400 |
Reference information compiled from the published standard for convenience. It does not replace the current edition of the governing standard, which takes precedence. Verify critical dimensions and properties before design, purchase or fabrication. Teshi Engineers & Sales Promoters (P) Ltd accepts no liability for errors or omissions.
FAQ
ASTM A36: common questions
Which grades does ASTM A36 cover?
On this site: ASTM A36. Open any grade for its full chemical composition, mechanical properties and PDF data sheet.
Does Teshi Group supply material to ASTM A36?
Teshi Group manufactures flanges, fittings, fasteners and valves, and supplies pipes and plates, to ASTM / ASME specifications and to equivalent EN, JIS, GB and IS standards on request, with EN 10204 3.1 certificates. Send your requirement to info@teshigroup.com.
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