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3.1B Chemical Composition of Carbon Steels for Structural Steel Plates (Continued)

Section Thickness Weight, %, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Specified
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
t, mm t, in. C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Others
ASTM A 1011/A 1011M-03 33 [230] K02502
≤ 6.0 ≤ 0.229
0.25 0.90
report
value
0.035 0.04 0.15 0.20 0.06
Cb 0.008; V 0.008; Al report
value; Cu see standard;
Cu + Ni + Cr + Mo 0.50;
Cr + Mo see standard
≤ 16
0.17 1.40 0.045 0.045 N 0.009

S235JR 1.0037
16 < t ≤ 40
0.20 1.40 0.045 0.045 N 0.009
≤ 16
0.17 1.40 0.045 0.045 N 0.007
S235JRG1 1.0036
16 < t ≤ 40
0.20 1.40 0.045 0.045 N 0.007
≤ 16
0.17 1.40 0.045 0.045 N 0.009
16 < t ≤ 40
0.17 1.40 0.045 0.045 N 0.009
S235JRG2 1.0038
> 40 0.20 1.40 0.045 0.045 N 0.009
≤ 16
0.17 1.40 0.040 0.040 N 0.009
16 < t ≤ 40
0.17 1.40 0.040 0.040 N 0.009
S235J0 1.0114
> 40 0.17 1.40 0.040 0.040 N 0.009
≤ 16
0.17 1.40 0.035 0.035
16 < t ≤ 40
0.17 1.40 0.035 0.035
S235J2G3 1.0116
> 40 0.17 1.40 0.035 0.035
≤ 16
0.17 1.40 0.035 0.035
16 < t ≤ 40
0.17 1.40 0.035 0.035

EN 10025:1993
S235J2G4 1.0117
> 40 0.17 1.40 0.035 0.035
ASTM A 1011/A 1011M-03
36 [250]
Type 1
K02502
≤ 6.0 ≤ 0.229
0.25 0.90
report
value
0.035 0.04 0.15 0.20 0.06
Cb 0.008; V 0.008; Al report
value; Cu see standard;
Cu + Ni + Cr + Mo 0.50;
Cr + Mo see standard

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3.1B Chemical Composition of Carbon Steels for Structural Steel Plates (Continued)

Section Thickness Weight, %, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Specified
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol

or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
t, mm t, in. C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Others
≤ 40 ≤ 1.5
0.24 0.90 0.40 0.035 0.04
ASTM A 283/A 283M-03 C K02401
> 40 > 1.5 0.24 0.90 0.15-0.40 0.035 0.04
ASTM A 1011/A 1011M-03 40 [275] K02502
≤ 6.0 ≤ 0.229
0.25 0.90
report
value
0.035 0.04 0.15 0.20 0.06
Cb 0.008; V 0.008; Al report
value; Cu see standard;
Cu + Ni + Cr + Mo 0.50;
Cr + Mo see standard
K02595
≤ 20 ≤ ¾
0.25 0.40 0.04 0.05
K02596
20 < t ≤ 40 ¾ < t ≤ 1½
0.25 0.80-1.20 0.40 0.04 0.05
K02597
40 < t ≤ 65 1½ < t ≤ 2½
0.26 0.80-1.20 0.15-0.40 0.04 0.05
K02598

65 < t ≤ 100 2½ < t ≤ 4
0.27 0.85-1.20 0.15-0.40 0.04 0.05
ASTM A 36/A 36M-03a
K02599-
> 100 > 4 0.29 0.85-1.20 0.15-0.40 0.04 0.05
ASTM A 1011/A 1011M-03
36 [250]
Type 2
K02502
≤ 6.0 ≤ 0.229
0.25 1.35
report
value
0.035 0.04 0.15 0.20 0.06
Cb 0.008; V 0.008; Si, Al report
value; Cu see standard;
Cu + Ni + Cr + Mo 0.50;
Cr + Mo see standard
≤ 13 ≤ ½
0.23 0.60-0.90 0.10-0.35 0.035 0.04
ASTM A 573/A 573M-00a 58 [400] K02301
13 < t ≤ 40 ½ < t ≤ 1½
0.23 0.60-0.90 0.10-0.35 0.035 0.04
≤ 20 ≤ ¾
0.25 0.40 0.04 0.05
20 < t ≤ 40 ¾ < t ≤ 1½
0.25 0.80-1.20 0.40 0.04 0.05
40 < t ≤ 65 1½< t ≤2½
0.26 0.80-1.20 0.15-0.40 0.04 0.05
ASTM A 709/A 709M-03a 36 [250]

65 < t ≤ 100 2½ < t ≤ 4
0.27 0.85-1.20 0.15-0.40 0.04 0.05
JIS G 3101:1995 SS400 0.050 0.050
≤ 50
0.23 2.5xC min 0.035 0.035
SM400A
50 < t ≤ 200
0.25 2.5xC min 0.035 0.035
≤ 50
0.20 0.60-1.40 0.35 0.035 0.035
SM400B
50 < t ≤ 200
0.22 0.60-1.40 0.35 0.035 0.035
JIS G 3106:1999
SM400C
≤ 100
0.18 1.40 0.35 0.035 0.035
SN400A
6 ≤ t ≤ 100
0.24 0.050 0.050
6 ≤ t ≤ 50
0.20 0.60-1.40 0.35 0.030 0.015
SN400B
50 < t ≤ 100
0.22 0.60-1.40 0.35 0.030 0.015
16 ≤ t ≤ 50
0.20 0.60-1.40 0.35 0.020 0.008
JIS G 3136:1994
SN400C
50 < t ≤ 100

0.22 0.60-1.40 0.35 0.020 0.008

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3.1B Chemical Composition of Carbon Steels for Structural Steel Plates (Continued)

Section Thickness Weight, %, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Specified
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
t, mm t, in. C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Others
E 275 A 0.24 0.050 0.050
≤ 40
0.21 1.50 0.40 0.045 0.045 Non-rimming
E 275 B
> 40 0.22 1.50 0.40 0.045 0.045 Non-rimming
E 275 C 0.20 1.50 0.40 0.040 0.040 Non-rimming
ISO 630:1995
E 275 D 0.20 1.50 0.40 0.035 0.035 Fine-grained
≤ 40 ≤ 1.5

0.27 0.90 0.40 0.035 0.04
ASTM A 283/A 283M-03 D K02702
> 40 > 1.5 0.27 0.90 0.15-0.40 0.035 0.04
ASTM A 1011/A 1011M-03 45 [310] K02507
≤ 6.0 ≤ 0.229
0.25 1.35
report
value
0.035 0.04 0.15 0.20 0.06
Cb 0.008; V 0.008; Al report
value; Cu see standard;
Cu + Ni + Cr + Mo 0.50;
Cr + Mo see standard
≤ 16
0.21 1.50 0.045 0.045 N 0.009
16 < t ≤ 40
0.21 1.50 0.045 0.045 N 0.009
S275JR 1.0044
> 40 0.22 1.50 0.045 0.045 N 0.009
≤ 16
0.18 1.50 0.040 0.040 N 0.009
16 < t ≤ 40
0.18 1.50 0.040 0.040 N 0.009
S275J0 1.0143
> 40 0.18 1.50 0.040 0.040 N 0.009
≤ 16
0.18 1.50 0.035 0.035
16 < t ≤ 40
0.18 1.50 0.035 0.035
S275J2G3 1.0144

> 40 0.18 1.50 0.035 0.035
≤ 16
0.18 1.50 0.035 0.035
16 < t ≤ 40
0.18 1.50 0.035 0.035
EN 10025:1993
S275J2G4 1.0145
> 40 0.18 1.50 0.035 0.035
ASTM A 1011/A 1011M-03 50 [340] K02507
≤ 6.0 ≤ 0.229
0.25 1.35
report
value
0.035 0.04 0.15 0.20 0.06
Cb 0.008; V 0.008; Al report
value; Cu see standard;
Cu + Ni + Cr + Mo 0.50;
Cr + Mo see standard
≤ 13 ≤ ½
0.24 0.85-1.20 0.15-0.40 0.035 0.04
ASTM A 573/A 573M-00a 65 [450] K02404
13 < t ≤ 40 ½ < t ≤ 1½
0.26 0.85-1.20 0.15-0.40 0.035 0.04

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3.1B Chemical Composition of Carbon Steels for Structural Steel Plates (Continued)

Section Thickness Weight, %, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Specified
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
t, mm t, in. C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Others
50 [345] K02703
≤ 25 ≤ 1
0.27 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
ASTM A 529/A 529M-03
55 [380] K02703
≤ 25 ≤ 1
0.27 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
ASTM A 1011/A 1011M-03 55 [380] K02507
≤ 6.0 ≤ 0.229
0.25 1.35
report
value
0.035 0.04 0.15 0.20 0.06
Cb 0.008; V 0.008; Al report
value; Cu see standard;
Cu + Ni + Cr + Mo 0.50;
Cr + Mo see standard

≤ 13 ≤ ½
0.27 0.85-1.20 0.15-0.40 0.035 0.04
ASTM A 573/A 573M-00a 70 [485] K02701
13 < t ≤ 40 ½ < t ≤ 1½
0.28 0.85-1.20 0.15-0.40 0.035 0.04
ASTM A 678/A 678M-00a A K01600
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.16 0.90-1.50 0.15-0.50 0.035 0.04
JIS G 3101:1995 SS490 0.050 0.050
≤ 50
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
SM490A
50< t ≤ 200
0.22 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
≤ 50
0.18 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
SM490B
50< t ≤ 200
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
SM490C
≤ 100
0.18 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
SM490YA
≤ 100
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
JIS G 3106:1999
SM490YB
≤ 100
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
6 ≤ t ≤ 50

0.18 1.60 0.55 0.030 0.015
SN490B
50 < t ≤ 100
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.030 0.015
16 ≤ t ≤ 50
0.18 1.60 0.55 0.020 0.008
JIS G 3136:1994
SN490C
50 < t ≤ 100
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.020 0.008
EN 10025:1993 E295 1.0050 0.045 0.045 N 0.009
≤ 30
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.040 0.040 non-rimming
E 355 C
> 30 0.22 1.60 0.55 0.040 0.040 non-rimming
≤ 30
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035 fine-grained
ISO 630:1995
E 355 D
> 30 0.22 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035 fine-grained

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3.1B Chemical Composition of Carbon Steels for Structural Steel Plates (Continued)

Section Thickness Weight, %, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Specified

Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
t, mm t, in. C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Others
≤ 16
0.24 1.60 0.55 0.045 0.045 N 0.009
16 < t ≤ 40
0.24 1.60 0.55 0.045 0.045 N 0.009
S355JR 1.0045
> 40 0.24 1.60 0.55 0.045 0.045 N 0.009
≤ 16
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.040 0.040 N 0.009
16 < t ≤ 40
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.040 0.040 N 0.009
S355J0 1.0553
> 40 0.22 1.60 0.55 0.040 0.040 N 0.009
≤ 16
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
16 < t ≤ 40
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
S355J2G3 1.0570
> 40 0.22 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
≤ 16
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035

16 < t ≤ 40
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
S355J2G4 1.0577
> 40 0.22 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
≤ 16
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
16 < t ≤ 40
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
S355K2G3 1.0595
> 40 0.22 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
≤ 16
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
16 < t ≤ 40
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
EN 10025:1993
S355K2G4 1.0596
> 40 0.22 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
SM520B
≤ 100
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
JIS G 3106:1999
SM520C
≤ 100
0.20 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
JIS G 3101:1995 SS540 0.30 1.60 0.040 0.040
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.20 0.70-1.35 0.15-0.50 0.035 0.04
ASTM A 678/A 678M-00a B K02002
40 < t ≤ 65 1½ < t ≤ 2½
0.20 1.00-1.60 0.15-0.50 0.035 0.04

JIS G 3106:1999 SM570
≤ 100
0.18 1.60 0.55 0.035 0.035
EN 10025:1993 E 335 1.0060 0.045 0.045 N 0.009
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.22 1.00-1.60 0.20-0.50 0.035 0.04
ASTM A 678/A 678M-00a C K02204
40 < t ≤ 65 1½ < t ≤ 2½
0.22 1.00-1.60 0.20-0.50 0.035 0.04
EN 10025:1993 E 360 1.0070 0.045 0.045 N 0.009

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3.2.1A Mechanical Properties of High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel Plates

Section Thickness
Yield Strength, min Tensile Strength, min
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number

Heat
Treatment
t, mm t, in.
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
Elongation,
min, %
Other
≤ 65 ≤ 2½
260
38
65 < t ≤ 100 2½ < t ≤ 4
250
36
260WT (38WT)
100 < t ≤ 150 4 < t ≤ 6
250
36
410-590 60-85
23
see standard
for impact data

≤ 65 ≤ 2½
260
38
65 < t ≤ 100 2½ < t ≤ 4
250
36
100 < t ≤ 150 4 < t ≤ 6
250
36
CSA G40.21-04
260W (38W)
150 < t ≤ 200 6 < t ≤ 8
250
36
410-590 60-85
23
< 2.5 < .097 23.0
45 [310]
Class 1
HR
> 2.5 > .097
310
45 410 60
25.0

< 2.5 < .097 20.0
ASTM A 1011/A 1011M-03
50 [340]
Class 2
HR

> 2.5 > .097
340
50 410 60
22.0

ASTM A 572/A 572M-03a 42 [290]
≤ 150 ≤ 6
290
42 415 60
24
ASTM A 656/A 656M-03 50 [345] HR
≤ 50 ≤ 2
345
50 415 60
23
≤ 65 ≤ 2.5
ASTM A 633/A 633M-01 A K01802 N
65 < t ≤ 100 2.5 < t ≤ 4
290
42 430-570 63-83
23
see standard for
supplementary
impact testing
ASTM A 709/A 709M-03a 50 [345]
≤ 100 ≤ 4
345
50 450 65
21
ASTM A 572/A 572M-03a 50 [345]

≤ 100 ≤ 4
345
50 450 65
21
< 2.5 < .097 20.0
50 [340]
Class 1
HR
> 2.5 > .097
340
50 450 65
22.0

< 2.5 < .097 18.0
ASTM A 1011/A 1011M-03
55 [380]
Class 2
HR
> 2.5 > .097
380 55 450 65
20.0

t ≤ 16
355

16 < t ≤ 40
345

S355M 1.8823 TMCP
40 < t ≤ 63

335

450-610
22
see standard
for impact data
t ≤ 16
355

16 < t ≤ 40
345

EN 10113-3:1993
S355ML 1.8834 TMCP
40 < t ≤ 63
335

450-610
22
see standard
for impact data
≤ 65 ≤ 2½
300
44
65 < t ≤ 100 2½ < t ≤ 4
280
40
300WT (44WT)
100 < t ≤ 150 4 < t ≤ 6
280

40
450-620 65-90
23
see standard
for impact data
≤ 65 ≤ 2½
300
44
65 < t ≤ 100 2½ < t ≤ 4
280
40
100 < t ≤ 150 4 < t ≤ 6
280
40
CSA G40.21-04
300W (44W)
150 < t ≤ 200 6 < t ≤ 8
280
40
450-620 65-90
23

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Section Thickness
Yield Strength, min Tensile Strength, min
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
Heat
Treatment
t, mm t, in.
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
Elongation,
min, %
Other
t ≤ 16
355

16 < t ≤ 40
345

40 < t ≤ 63
335

63 < t ≤ 80
325

80 < t ≤ 100
315

470-630
S355N 1.0545 N
100 < t ≤ 150
295
450-600
22
see standard
for impact data
t ≤ 16
355

16 < t ≤ 40
345

40 < t ≤ 63
335

63 < t ≤ 80

325

80 < t ≤ 100
315

470-630
EN 10113-2:1998
S355NL 1.0546 N
100 < t ≤ 150
295
450-600
22
see standard
for impact data
t ≤ 20 t ≤ ¾
345
50
480
70
20 < t ≤ 40 ¾ < t ≤ 1½
315
46
460
67
ASTM A 242/A 242M-03a K11510
40 < t ≤ 100 1½ < t ≤ 4
290
42
435
63

21
< 2.5 < .097 18.0
55 [380]
Class 1
HR
> 2.5 > .097
380 55
480
70
20.0

< 2.5 < .097 16.0
ASTM A 1011/A 1011M-03
60 [410]
Class 2
HR
> 2.5 > .097
410 60
480
70
18.0

≤ 65 ≤ 2½
350
50
350WT (50WT)
65 < t ≤ 150 2½ < t ≤ 6
320
46
480-650 70-95

22
see standard
for impact data
≤ 65 ≤ 2½
350
50
65 < t ≤ 100 2½ < t ≤ 4
320
46
350W (50W)
100 < t ≤ 150 4 < t ≤ 6
320
46
450-650 65-95
22
CSA G40.21-04
380W (55W)
≤ 65 ≤ 2½
380
55 480-650 70-95
21
ASTM A 572/A 572M-03a 55 [380]
≤ 50 ≤ 2
380
55 485 70
20
ASTM A 656/A 656M-03 60 [415] HR
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
415
60 485 70

20
t ≤ 100 t ≤ 4
345
50 485 70
100 < t ≤ 125 4 < t ≤ 5
315
46 460 67
ASTM A 588/A 588M-03a
A
B
C
K

K11430
K12043
K11538


125 < t ≤ 200 5 < t ≤ 8
290
42 435 63
21
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3.2.1A Mechanical Properties of High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel Plates (Continued)

Section Thickness
Yield Strength, min Tensile Strength, min
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
Heat
Treatment
t, mm t, in.
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
Elongation,
min, %

Other
≤ 65 ≤ 2.5
345
50 485-620 70-90
C K12000 N
65 < t ≤ 100 2.5 < t ≤ 4
315
46 450-590 65-85
23
see standard for
supplementary
impact testing
≤ 65 ≤ 2.5
345
50 485-620 70-90
ASTM A 633/A 633M-01
D K12037 N
65 < t ≤ 100 2.5 < t ≤ 4
315
46 450-590 65-85
23
see standard for
supplementary
impact testing
t ≤ 16
420

16 < t ≤ 40
400

S420M 1.8825 TMCP
40 < t ≤ 63
390

500-660
19
see standard
for impact data
t ≤ 16
420

16 < t ≤ 40
400

EN 10113-3:1993
S420ML 1.8836 TMCP
40 < t ≤ 63
390

500-660
19
see standard
for impact data
ASTM A 572/A 572M-03a 60 [415]
≤ 32 ≤ 1¼
415
60 520 75
18
< 2.5 < .097 16.0
60 [410]

Class 1
HR
> 2.5 > .097
410 60
520
75
18.0

< 2.5 < .097 16.0
ASTM A 1011/A 1011M-03
65 [450]
Class 2
HR
> 2.5 > .097
410 60
520
75
18.0

400WT (60WT) AR
≤ 65 ≤ 2½
400
60 520-690 75-100
20
see standard
for impact data
CSA G40.21-04
400W (60W)
≤ 65 ≤ 2½
400

60
520-690
75-100
18
ASTM A 572/A 572M-03a 65 [450]
≤ 32 ≤ 1¼
450
65 550 80
17
t ≤ 100 t ≤ 4
415
60 550-690 80-100
ASTM A 633/A 633M-01 E K12202
N < 3 in.
N+N > 3 in.
(75 mm)
100 < t ≤ 150 4 < t ≤ 6
380
55 515-655 75-95
23
see standard for
supplementary
impact testing
ASTM A 656/A 656M-03 70 [485] HR
≤ 25 ≤ 1
485
70 550 80
17
< 2.5 < .097 14.0
65 [450]

Class 1
HR
> 2.5 > .097
450 65
550
80
16.0

< 2.5 < .097 12.0
ASTM A 1011/A 1011M-03
70 [480]
Class 2
HR
> 2.5 > .097
480 70
550
80
14.0


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Section Thickness Weight, %, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Specified
Standard

Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
t, mm t, in. C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Others
260WT (38WT) 0.20 0.80-1.50 0.15-0.40 0.03 0.04 grain refining elements 0.10
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
> 40 > 1½
0.20
CSA G40.21-04
260W (38W)
>100 > 4 0.22
0.50-1.50
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05 grain refining elements 0.10
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
42 [290]
Type 1

40 < t ≤ 150 1½ < t ≤ 6
0.21 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05 Cb 0.005-0.05
≤ 40 ≤ 1½

0.40
42 [290]
Type 2

40 < t ≤ 150 1½ < t ≤ 6
0.21 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05 V 0.01-0.15
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
42 [290]
Type 3

40 < t ≤ 150 1½ < t ≤ 6
0.21 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05
Cb 0.005-0.05; V 0.01-0.15;
Cb + V 0.02-0.15
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
42 [290]
Type 4

40 < t ≤ 150 1½ < t ≤ 6
0.21 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05
V 0.01-0.15; N 0.015
V:N > 4:1

≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
ASTM A 572/A 572M-03a
42 [290]
Type 5

40 < t ≤ 150 1½ < t ≤ 6
0.21 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05
Ti 0.006-0.04; N 0.003-0.015;
V 0.06
50 [345]
Type 3
0.18 1.65 0.60 0.025 0.035 V 0.08; N 0.020; Cb 0.008-0.10
ASTM A 656/A 656M-03
50 [345]
Type 7
0.18 1.65 0.60 0.025 0.035 V 0.15; N 0.020; Cb 0.10
ASTM A 633/A 633M-01 A K01802
≤ 100 ≤ 4
0.18 1.00-1.35 0.15-0.50 0.035 0.04 Cb 0.05
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.23 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
50 [345]
Type 1

40 < t ≤ 100 1½ < t ≤ 4
0.23 1.35 0.15-0.40 0.04 0.05
Cb 0.005-0.05

≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.23 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
50 [345]
Type 2

40 < t ≤ 100 1½ < t ≤ 4
0.23 1.35 0.15-0.40 0.04 0.05
V 0.01-0.15
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.23 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
50 [345]
Type 3

40 < t ≤ 100 1½ < t ≤ 4
0.23 1.35 0.15-0.40 0.04 0.05
Cb 0.005-0.05; V 0.01-0.15;
Cb + V 0.02-0.15
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.23 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
50 [345]
Type 4

40 < t ≤ 100 1½ < t ≤ 4
0.23 1.35 0.15-0.40 0.04 0.05
V 0.01-0.15; N 0.015
V:N > 4:1
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.23 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
ASTM A 709/A 709M-03a
50 [345]

Type 5

40 < t ≤ 100 1½ < t ≤ 4
0.23 1.35 0.15-0.40 0.04 0.05
Ti 0.006-0.04; V 0.01-0.15;
N 0.015
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Section Thickness Weight, %, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Specified
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
t, mm t, in. C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Others
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
50 [345]

Type 1

40 < t ≤ 100 1½ < t ≤ 4
0.23 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05 Cb 0.005-0.05
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
50 [345]
Type 2

40 < t ≤ 100 1½ < t ≤ 4
0.23 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05 V 0.01-0.15
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
50 [345]
Type 3

40 < t ≤ 100 1½ < t ≤ 4
0.23 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05
Cb 0.005-0.05; V 0.01-0.15;
Cb + V 0.02-0.15
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
50 [345]
Type 4

40 < t ≤ 100 1½ < t ≤ 4
0.23 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05
V 0.01-0.15; N 0.015
V:N > 4:1
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
ASTM A 572/A 572M-03a
50 [345]
Type 5

40 < t ≤ 100 1½ < t ≤ 4
0.23 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05
Ti 0.006-0.04; N 0.003-0.015;
V 0.06
S355M 1.8823
≤ 63
0.14 1.60 0.50 0.035 0.030 0.30 0.20
Nb 0.05; V 0.10; Al 0.02 min;
Ti 0.05; N 0.015
EN 10113-3:1993
S355ML 1.8834
≤ 63
0.14 1.60 0.50 0.030 0.025 0.30 0.20
Nb 0.05; V 0.10; Al 0.02 min;
Ti 0.05; N 0.015

300WT (44WT) 0.22 0.80-1.50 0.15-0.40 0.03 0.04 grain refining elements 0.10
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
> 40 > 1½
0.22
CSA G40.21-04
300W (44W)
>100 > 4 0.23
0.50-1.50
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05 grain refining elements 0.10

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Section Thickness Weight, %, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Specified
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number

t, mm t, in. C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Others
S355N 1.0545
≤ 150
0.20 0.90-1.65 0.50 0.035 0.030 0.30 0.30 0.10
Nb 0.05; V 0.05; Al 0.02 min;
Ti 0.03; Cu 0.35; N 0.015
EN 10113-2:1998
S355NL 1.0546
≤ 150
0.18 0.90-1.65 0.50 0.030 0.025 0.30 0.50 0.10
Nb 0.05; V 0.12; Al 0.02 min;
Ti 0.03; Cu 0.35; N 0.015
ASTM A 242/A 242M-03a 1 K11510
≤ 100 ≤ 4
0.15 1.00 0.15 0.05 Cu 0.20
350WT (50WT) 0.22 0.80-1.50 0.15-0.40 0.03 0.04 grain refining elements 0.10
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
CSA G40.21-04
350W (50W)
> 40 > 1½
0.23 0.50-1.50
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05 grain refining elements 0.10
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
55 [380]
Type 1

40 < t ≤ 50 1½ < t ≤ 2

0.25 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05 Cb 0.005-0.05
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
55 [380]
Type 2

40 < t ≤ 50 1½ < t ≤ 2
0.25 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05 V 0.01-0.15
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
55 [380]
Type 3

40 < t ≤ 50 1½ < t ≤ 2
0.25 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05
Cb 0.005-0.05; V 0.01-0.15;
Cb + V 0.02-0.15
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
55 [380]
Type 4

40 < t ≤ 50 1½ < t ≤ 2
0.25 1.35

0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05 V 0.01-0.15; N 0.015
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
ASTM A 572/A 572M-03a
55 [380]
Type 5

40 < t ≤ 50 1½ < t ≤ 2
0.25 1.35
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05
Ti 0.006-0.04; N 0.003-0.015;
V 0.06
60 [415]
Type 3

≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.18 1.65 0.60 0.025 0.035 V 0.08; N 0.020; Cb 0.008-0.10
ASTM A 656/A 656M-03
60 [415]
Type 7

≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.18 1.65 0.60 0.025 0.035 V 0.15; N 0.020; Cb 0.10
A K11430
≤ 200 ≤ 8
0.19 0.80-1.25 0.30-0.65 0.04 0.05 0.40-0.65 0.40 Cu 0.25-0.40; V 0.02-0.10
B K12043
≤ 200 ≤ 8

0.20 0.75-1.35 0.15-0.50 0.04 0.05 0.40-0.70 0.50 Cu 0.20-0.40; V 0.01-0.10
C K11538
≤ 200 ≤ 8
0.15 0.80-1.35 0.15-0.40 0.04 0.05 0.30-0.50 0.25-0.50 Cu 0.20-0.50; V 0.01-0.10
ASTM A 588/A 588M-03a
K
≤ 200 ≤ 8
0.17 0.50-1.20 0.25-0.50 0.04 0.05 0.40-0.70 0.40 0.10 Cu 0.30-0.50; Cb 0.005-0.05
C K12000
≤ 100 ≤ 4
0.20 1.15-1.50 0.15-0.50 0.035 0.04 Cb 0.01-0.05
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.20 0.70-1.35 0.15-0.50 0.035 0.04 0.25 0.25 0.08 Cu 0.35
ASTM A 633/A 633M-01
D K12037
40 < t ≤ 100 1½ < t ≤ 4
0.20 1.00-1.60 0.15-0.50 0.035 0.04 0.25 0.25 0.08 Cu 0.35
S420M 1.8825
≤ 63
0.16 1.70 0.50 0.035 0.030 0.30 0.20
Nb 0.05; V 0.12; Al 0.02 min;
Ti 0.05; N 0.020
EN 10113-3:1993
S420ML 1.8836
≤ 63
0.16 1.70 0.50 0.030 0.025 0.30 0.20
Nb 0.05; V 0.12; Al 0.02 min;
Ti 0.05; N 0.020

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Section Thickness Weight, %, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Specified
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
t, mm t, in. C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Others
60 [415]
Type 1
32 1¼ 0.26 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05 Cb 0.005-0.05
60 [415]
Type 2
32 1¼ 0.26 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05 V 0.01-0.15
60 [415]
Type 3
32 1¼ 0.26 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
Cb 0.005-0.05; V 0.01-0.15;
Cb + V 0.02-0.15
60 [415]

Type 4
32 1¼ 0.26 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05 V 0.01-0.15; N 0.015
ASTM A 572/A 572M-03a
60 [415]
Type 5
32 1¼ 0.26 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
Ti 0.006-0.04; N 0.003-0.015;
V 0.06
400WT (60WT) 0.22 0.80-1.50 0.15-0.40 0.03 0.04 grain refining elements 0.10
≤ 40 ≤ 1½
0.40
CSA G40.21-04
400W (60W)
> 40 > 1½
0.23 0.50-1.50
0.15-0.40
0.04 0.05 grain refining elements 0.10
≤ 13 ≤ ½
0.26 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
65 [450]
Type 1

> 13-32 > ½-1¼ 0.23 1.65 0.40 0.04 0.05
Cb 0.005-0.05
≤ 13 ≤ ½
0.26 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
65 [450]
Type 2

> 13-32 > ½-1¼ 0.23 1.65 0.40 0.04 0.05

V 0.01-0.15
≤ 13 ≤ ½
0.26 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
65 [450]
Type 3

> 13-32 > ½-1¼ 0.23 1.65 0.40 0.04 0.05
Cb 0.005-0.05; V 0.01-0.15;
Cb + V 0.02-0.15
≤ 13 ≤ ½
0.26 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
65 [450]
Type 4

> 13-32 > ½-1¼ 0.23 1.65 0.40 0.04 0.05
V 0.01-0.15; N 0.015
≤ 13 ≤ ½
0.26 1.35 0.40 0.04 0.05
ASTM A 572/A 572M-03a
65 [450]
Type 5

> 13-32 > ½-1¼ 0.23 1.65 0.40 0.04 0.05
Ti 0.006-0.04; N 0.003-0.015;
V 0.06
ASTM A 633/A 633M-01 E K12202
≤ 150 ≤ 6
0.22 1.15-1.50 0.15-0.50 0.035 0.04 V 0.04-0.11; N 0.03
70 [485]
Type 3

≤ 25 ≤ 1
0.18 1.65 0.60 0.025 0.035 V 0.08; N 0.020; Cb 0.008-0.10
ASTM A 656/A 656M-03
70 [485]
Type 7

≤ 25 ≤ 1
0.18 1.65 0.60 0.025 0.035 V 0.15; N 0.020; Cb 0.10

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3.2.2A Mechanical Properties of Alloy Steels for Structural Steel Plates

Section Thickness
Yield Strength, min Tensile Strength, min
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
Heat

Treatment
t, mm t, in.
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
Elongation,
min, %
Other
t ≤ 16
355

16 < t ≤ 35
345

35 < t ≤ 50
335

50 < t ≤ 70
325

470-630
70 < t ≤ 100
305

450-610
100 < t ≤ 125
295
440-600
E 355 DD
N or NT or
CTR
125 < t ≤ 150
285
430-590
22
39 J at -20°C
t ≤ 16
355

16 < t ≤ 35
345

35 < t ≤ 50
335

50 < t ≤ 70
325

470-630
70 < t ≤ 100
305
450-610
100 < t ≤ 125
295

440-600
ISO 4950-2:1995
E 355 E
N or NT or
CTR
125 < t ≤ 150
285
430-590
22
27 J at -50°C
ASTM A 709/A 709M-03a
50W [345W]
Type A, B, C

≤ 100 ≤ 4
345
50 485 70
21
≤ 25 ≤ 1
450
65
25 < t ≤ 30
1 < t ≤ 1¹⁄₄
30 < t ≤ 50
1¹⁄₄ < t ≤ 2
415
60
495 72
50 < t ≤ 100 2 < t ≤ 4
380

55 450 65
ASTM A 710/A 710M-02
Grade A
Class 2
K20747 N + PH
> 100 > 4 345
50 415 60
20

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3.2.2A Mechanical Properties of Alloy Steels for Structural Steel Plates (Continued)

Section Thickness
Yield Strength, min Tensile Strength, min
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
Heat
Treatment

t, mm t, in.
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
Elongation,
min, %
Other
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
460
50 < t ≤ 100
440
550-720

S460Q 1.8908 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
400
500-670

17
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
460

50 < t ≤ 100
440
550-720

S460QL 1.8906 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
400
500-670

17
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
460
50 < t ≤ 100
440
550-720

EN 10137-2:1996
S460QL1 1.8916 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
400
500-670

17
see standard
for impact data
t ≤ 50
460

E 460 DD QT
50 < t ≤ 70
440

570-720
17
39 J at -20°C
t ≤ 50
460

ISO 4950-3:1995
E 460 E QT
50 < t ≤ 70
440

570-720
17
27 J at -50°C
ASTM A 709/A 709M-03a
HPS 70W
[HPS 485W]
QT
≤ 100 ≤ 4
485
70 585-760 85-110
19
t ≤ 30
≤ 1¹⁄₄
550
80 585 85

30 < t ≤ 50
1¹⁄₄ < t ≤ 2
515
75 585 85
50 < t ≤ 100 2 < t ≤ 4
450
65 515 75
ASTM A 710/A 710M-02
Grade A
Class 3
K20747 Q + PH
> 100 > 4 415
60 485 70
20
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
500
50 < t ≤ 100
480
590-770

S500Q 1.8924 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
440
540-720

17
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
500

50 < t ≤ 100
480
590-770

S500QL 1.8909 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
440
540-720

17
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
500
50 < t ≤ 100
480
590-770

EN 10137-2:1996
S500QL1 1.8984 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
440
540-720

17
see standard
for impact data
CSA G40.21-04 480WT (70WT)
≤ 65
≤ 2¹⁄₂

480 70
590-790
85-115 17
see standard
for impact data
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3.2.2A Mechanical Properties of Alloy Steels for Structural Steel Plates (Continued)

Section Thickness
Yield Strength, min Tensile Strength, min
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
Heat
Treatment
t, mm t, in.
N/mm
2
or

MPa
ksi
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
Elongation,
min, %
Other
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
500

S500A 1.8980 PH
50 < t ≤ 70
480

600-700
17
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
500

EN 10137-3:1996
S500AL 1.8990 PH
50 < t ≤ 70
480

600-700

17
see standard
for impact data
≤ 8
≤ ⁵⁄₁₆
585
85
ASTM A 710/A 710M-02
Grade A
Class 1
K20747 PH
8 < t ≤ 20
⁵⁄₁₆ < t ≤ ³⁄₄
550
80
620 90
20
L: 27 J at -45°C
T: 20 J at -45°C
ASTM A 852/A 852M-03 K12043 QT
≤ 100 ≤ 4
485
70 620-760 90-110
19
27 J at 10°C
CSA G40.21-04 550WT (80WT)
≤ 65
≤ 2¹⁄₂
550 80
620-860

90-125 15
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
550
50 < t ≤ 100
530
640-820

S550Q 1.8904 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
490
590-770

16
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
550
50 < t ≤ 100
530
640-820

S550QL 1.8926 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
490
590-770

16
see standard

for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
550
50 < t ≤ 100
530
640-820

EN 10137-2:1996
S550QL1 1.8986 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
490
590-770

16
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
550

S550A 1.8991 PH
50 < t ≤ 70
530

650-820
16
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
550

EN 10137-3:1996
S550AL 1.8992 PH
50 < t ≤ 70
530

650-820
16
see standard
for impact data

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3.2.2A Mechanical Properties of Alloy Steels for Structural Steel Plates (Continued)

Section Thickness
Yield Strength, min Tensile Strength, min
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
Heat

Treatment
t, mm t, in.
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
Elongation,
min, %
Other
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
620
50 < t ≤ 100
580
700-890

S620Q 1.8914 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
560
650-830

15
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50

620
50 < t ≤ 100
580
700-890

S620QL 1.8927 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
560
650-830

15
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
620
50 < t ≤ 100
580
700-890

EN 10137-2:1996
S620QL1 1.8987 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
560
650-830

15
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
620

S620A 1.8993 PH
50 < t ≤ 70
580

710-880
15
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
620

EN 10137-3:1996
S620AL 1.8994 PH
50 < t ≤ 70
580

710-880
15
see standard
for impact data
≤ 65 ≤ 2½
690
100 760-895 110-130
18
ASTM A 514/A 514M-00a all grades QT
65 < t ≤ 150 2½ < t ≤ 6
620
90 690-895 100-130
16

≤ 65 ≤ 2½
690
100 760-895 110-130
18
100 [690] QT
65 < t ≤ 100 2½ < t ≤ 4
620
90 690-895 100-130
16

≤ 65 ≤ 2½
690
100 760-895 110-130
18
ASTM A 709/A 709M-03a
100W [690W] QT
65 < t ≤ 100 2½ < t ≤ 4
620
90 690-895 100-130
16

3 ≤ t ≤ 50
690

S690A 1.8995 PH
50 < t ≤ 70
650

760-930

14
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
690

EN 10137-3:1996
S690AL 1.8996 PH
50 < t ≤ 70
650

760-930
14
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
690
770-940

50 < t ≤ 100
650
760-930

S690Q 1.8931 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
630
710-900

14
see standard

for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
690
770-940

50 < t ≤ 100
650
760-930

S690QL 1.8928 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
630
710-900

14
see standard
for impact data
3 ≤ t ≤ 50
690
770-940

50 < t ≤ 100
650
760-930

EN 10137-2:1996
S690QL1 1.8988 QT
100 < t ≤ 150
630
710-900

14
see standard
for impact data
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Section Thickness
Yield Strength, min Tensile Strength, min
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
Heat
Treatment
t, mm t, in.
N/mm
2
or
MPa

ksi
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
Elongation,
min, %
Other
≤ 50
685
780-930
SHY 685 QT
50 < t ≤ 100
665
760-910
see standard
47 J at -20°C
≤ 50
685
780-930
SHY 685 N QT
50 < t ≤ 100
665
760-910
see standard
47 J at -20°C
≤ 50
685
780-930

JIS G 3128:1999
SHY 685 NS QT
50 < t ≤ 100
665
760-910
see standard
47 J at -40°C
t ≤ 65 t ≤ 2½
700
100
700Q (100Q) QT
65 < t ≤ 100 2½ < t ≤ 4
620
90
760-895
110-130
18
t ≤ 65 t ≤ 2½
700
100
CSA G40.21-04
700QT
(100QT)
QT
65 < t ≤ 100 2½ < t ≤ 4
620
90
760-895
110-130
18

see standard
for impact data

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3.2.2B Chemical Composition of Alloy Steels for Structural Steel Plates

Section Thickness Weight, %, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Specified
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
t, mm t, in. C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Others
E 355 DD 0.18 0.9-1.6 0.50 0.030 0.030 0.25 0.30 0.10
Nb 0.015-0.060; V 0.02-0.10;
Al 0.020 min; Ti 0.02-0.20; Cu 0.35
ISO 4950-2:1995
E 355 E 0.18 0.9-1.6 0.50 0.025 0.025 0.25 0.30 0.10
Nb 0.015-0.060; V 0.02-0.10;
Al 0.020 min; Ti 0.02-0.20; Cu 0.35
50W [345W]

Type A
0.19 0.80-1.25 0.30-0.65 0.04 0.05 0.40-0.65 0.40 Cu 0.25-0.40; V 0.02-0.10
50W [345W]
Type B
0.20 0.75-1.35 0.15-0.50 0.04 0.05 0.40-0.70 0.50 Cu 0.20-0.40; V 0.01-0.10
ASTM A 709/A 709M-03a
50W [345W]
Type C
0.15 0.80-1.35 0.15-0.40 0.04 0.05 0.30-0.50 0.25-0.50 Cu 0.20-0.50; V 0.01-0.10
ASTM A 710/A 710M-02
Grade A
Class 2
K20747 0.07 0.40-0.70 0.40 0.025 0.025 0.60-0.90 0.70-1.00 0.15-0.25 Cu 1.00-1.30; Cb 0.02 min
S460Q 1.8908 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.025 0.015 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
S460QL 1.8906 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.020 0.010 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
EN 10137-2:1996
S460QL1 1.8916 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.020 0.010 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
E 460 DD 0.20 0.7-1.7 0.55 0.035 0.035 see std see std see std see standard
ISO 4950-3:1995
E 460 E 0.20 0.7-1.7 0.55 0.030 0.030 see std see std see std see standard
ASTM A 709/A 709M-03a
HPS 70W
[HPS 485W]
0.11 1.10-1.35 0.30-0.50 0.020 0.006 0.45-0.70 0.25-0.40 0.02-0.08

N 0.015; Cu 0.25-0.40;
V 0.04-0.08; Al 0.010-0.040
ASTM A 710/A 710M-02
Grade A
Class 3
K20747 0.07 0.40-0.70 0.40 0.025 0.025 0.60-0.90 0.70-1.00 0.15-0.25 Cu 1.00-0.30; Cb 0.02 min
S500Q 1.8924 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.025 0.015 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
S500QL 1.8909 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.020 0.010 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
EN 10137-2:1996
S500QL1 1.8984 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.020 0.010 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
CSA G40.21-04 480WT (70WT)
≤ 65
≤ 2¹⁄₂
0.26 0.80-1.50 0.15-0.40 0.03 0.04
grain refining elements 0.10;
N 0.01-0.02 if N < 0.25 Va
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3.2.2B Chemical Composition of Alloy Steels for Structural Steel Plates (Continued)

Section Thickness Weight, %, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Specified
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
t, mm t, in. C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Others
S500A 1.8980
3 ≤ t ≤ 70
0.03-0.12 0.30-1.80 0.50 0.025 0.015 0.3 2 0.5
N 0.015; Cu 2; Nb 0.060;
Ti 0.10; V 0.10; Al 0.080
EN 10137-3:1996
S500AL 1.8990
3 ≤ t ≤ 70
0.03-0.12 0.30-1.80 0.50 0.020 0.010 0.3 2 0.5
N 0.015; Cu 2; Nb 0.060;
Ti 0.10; V 0.10; Al 0.080
ASTM A 710/A 710M-02
Grade A
Class 1
K20747
≤ 20
≤ ³⁄₄
0.07 0.40-0.70 0.40 0.025 0.025 0.60-0.90 0.70-1.00 0.15-0.25 Cu 1.00-1.30; Cb 0.02 min
ASTM A 852/A 852M-03 K12043

≤ 100 ≤ 4
0.19 0.80-1.35 0.20-0.65 0.035 0.04 0.40-0.70 0.50 Cu 0.20-0.40; V 0.02-0.10
CSA G40.21-04 550WT (80WT)
≤ 65
≤ 2¹⁄₂
0.15 1.75 0.15-0.40 0.03 0.04
grain refining elements 0.15;
N 0.01-0.02 if N < 0.25 Va
S550Q 1.8904 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.025 0.015 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
S550QL 1.8926 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.020 0.010 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
EN 10137-2:1996
S550QL1 1.8986 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.020 0.010 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
S550A 1.8991
3 ≤ t ≤ 70
0.03-0.12 0.30-1.80 0.50 0.025 0.015 0.3 2 0.5
N 0.015; Cu 2; Nb 0.060;
Ti 0.10; V 0.10; Al 0.080
EN 10137-3:1996
S550AL 1.8992
3 ≤ t ≤ 70
0.03-0.12 0.30-1.80 0.50 0.020 0.010 0.3 2 0.5
N 0.015; Cu 2; Nb 0.060;
Ti 0.10; V 0.10; Al 0.080

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3.2.2B Chemical Composition of Alloy Steels for Structural Steel Plates (Continued)

Section Thickness Weight, %, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Specified
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
t, mm t, in. C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Others
S620Q 1.8914 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.025 0.015 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
S620QL 1.8927 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.020 0.010 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
EN 10137-2:1996
S620QL1 1.8987 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.020 0.010 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
S620A 1.8993

3 ≤ t ≤ 70
0.03-0.12 0.30-1.80 0.50 0.025 0.015 0.3 2 0.5
N 0.015; Cu 2; Nb 0.060;
Ti 0.10; V 0.10; Al 0.080
EN 10137-3:1996
S620AL 1.8994
3 ≤ t ≤ 70
0.03-0.12 0.30-1.80 0.50 0.020 0.010 0.3 2 0.5
N 0.015; Cu 2; Nb 0.060;
Ti 0.10; V 0.10; Al 0.080
A K11856
≤ 32 ≤ 1¼
0.15-0.21 0.80-1.10 0.40-0.80 0.035 0.035 0.50-0.80 0.18-0.28 Zr 0.05-0.15; B 0.0025
B K11630
≤ 32 ≤ 1¼
0.12-0.21 0.70-1.00 0.20-0.35 0.035 0.035 0.40-0.65 0.15-0.25
V 0.03-0.08; Ti 0.01-0.03;
B 0.0005-0.005
C K11511
≤ 32 ≤ 1¼
0.10-0.20 1.10-1.50 0.15-0.30 0.035 0.035 0.15-0.30 B 0.001-0.005
E K21604
≤ 150 ≤ 6
0.12-0.20 0.40-0.70 0.20-0.40 0.035 0.035 1.40-2.00 0.40-0.60 Ti 0.01-0.10; B 0.001-0.005
F K11576
≤ 65 ≤ 2½
0.10-0.20 0.60-1.00 0.15-0.35 0.035 0.035 0.40-0.65 0.70-1.00 0.40-0.60
V 0.03-0.08; Cu 0.15-0.50;
B 0.0005-0.006
H K11646

≤ 50 ≤ 2
0.12-0.21 0.95-1.30 0.20-0.35 0.035 0.035 0.40-0.65 0.30-0.70 0.20-0.30 V 0.03-0.08; B 0.0005-0.005
J K11625
≤ 32 ≤ 1¼
0.12-0.21 0.45-0.70 0.20-0.35 0.035 0.035 0.50-0.65 B 0.001-0.005
K
≤ 50 ≤ 2
0.10-0.20 1.10-1.50 0.15-0.30 0.035 0.035 0.45-0.55 B 0.001-0.005
M K11683
≤ 50 ≤ 2
0.12-0.21 0.45-0.70 0.20-0.35 0.035 0.035 1.20-1.50 0.45-0.60 B 0.001-0.005
P K21650
≤ 150 ≤ 6
0.12-0.21 0.45-0.70 0.20-0.35 0.035 0.035 0.85-1.20 1.20-1.50 0.45-0.60 B 0.001-0.005
Q
≤ 150 ≤ 6
0.14-0.21 0.95-1.30 0.15-0.35 0.035 0.035 1.00-1.50 1.20-1.50 0.40-0.60 V 0.03-0.08
R
≤ 65 ≤ 2½
0.15-0.20 0.85-1.15 0.20-0.35 0.035 0.035 0.35-0.65 0.90-1.10 0.15-0.25 V 0.03-0.08
S
≤ 65 ≤ 2½
0.11-0.21 1.10-1.50 0.15-0.45 0.035 0.020 0.10-0.60 V 0.06; B 0.001-0.005; Cb0.06
ASTM A 514/A 514M-00a
T
≤ 50 ≤ 2
0.08-0.14 1.20-1.50 0.40-0.60 0.035 0.010 0.45-0.60 V 0.03-0.08; B 0.001-0.005
Gr. 100 [690] &
100W [690W]
Type A

≤ 32 ≤ 1¼
0.15-0.21 0.80-1.10 0.40-0.80 0.035 0.035 0.50-0.80 0.18-0.28 Zr 0.05-0.15; B 0.0025
Gr. 100 [690] &
100W [690W]
Type B

≤ 32 ≤ 1¼
0.12-0.21 0.70-1.00 0.20-0.35 0.035 0.035 0.40-0.65 0.15-0.25
V 0.03-0.08; Ti 0.01-0.03;
B 0.0005-0.005
ASTM A 709/A 709M-03a
Gr. 100 [690] &
100W [690W]
Type C

≤ 32 ≤ 1¼
0.10-0.20 1.10-1.50 0.15-0.30 0.035 0.035 0.15-0.30 B 0.001-0.005
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3.2.2B Chemical Composition of Alloy Steel Structural Steel Plate (Continued)

Section Thickness Weight, %, Maximum, Unless Otherwise Specified
Standard

Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
t, mm t, in. C Mn Si P S Cr Ni Mo Others
Gr. 100 [690] &
100W [690W]
Type E

≤ 100 ≤ 4
0.12-0.20 0.40-0.70 0.20-0.40 0.035 0.035 1.40-2.00 0.40-0.60 Ti 0.01-0.10; B 0.001-0.005
Gr. 100 [690] &
100W [690W]
Type F

≤ 65 ≤ 2½
0.10-0.20 0.60-1.00 0.15-0.35 0.035 0.035 0.40-0.65 0.70-1.00 0.40-0.60
V 0.03-0.08; Cu 0.15-0.50;
B 0.0005-0.006
Gr. 100 [690] &
100W [690W]
Type H

≤ 50 ≤ 2
0.12-0.21 0.95-1.30 0.20-0.35 0.035 0.035 0.40-0.65 0.30-0.70 0.20-0.30 V 0.03-0.08; B 0.0005-0.005
Gr. 100 [690] &

100W [690W]
Type J

≤ 32 ≤ 1¼
0.12-0.21 0.45-0.70 0.20-0.35 0.035 0.035 0.50-0.65 B 0.001-0.005
Gr. 100 [690] &
100W [690W]
Type M

≤ 50 ≤ 2
0.12-0.21 0.45-0.70 0.20-0.35 0.035 0.035 1.20-1.50 0.45-0.60 B 0.001-0.005
Gr. 100 [690] &
100W [690W]
Type P

≤ 100 ≤ 4
0.12-0.21 0.45-0.70 0.20-0.35 0.035 0.035 0.85-1.20 1.20-1.50 0.45-0.60 B 0.001-0.005
ASTM A 709/A 709M-03a
(Continued)
Gr. 100 [690] &
100W [690W]
Type Q

≤ 100 ≤ 4
0.14-0.21 0.95-1.30 0.15-0.35 0.035 0.035 1.00-1.50 1.20-1.50 0.40-0.60 V 0.03-0.08
S690A 1.8995
3 ≤ t ≤ 70
0.03-0.12 0.30-1.80 0.50 0.025 0.015 0.3 2 0.5
N 0.015; Cu 2; Nb 0.060;
Ti 0.10; V 0.10; Al 0.080

EN 10137-3:1996
S690AL 1.8996
3 ≤ t ≤ 70
0.03-0.12 0.30-1.80 0.50 0.020 0.010 0.3 2 0.5
N 0.015; Cu 2; Nb 0.060;
Ti 0.10; V 0.10; Al 0.080
S690Q 1.8931 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.025 0.015 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
S690QL 1.8928 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.020 0.010 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
EN 10137-2:1996
S690QL1 1.8988 0.20 1.70 0.80 0.020 0.010 1.50 2.0 0.70
N 0.015; B 0.0050; Cu 0.50;
Nb 0.06; Ti 0.05; V 0.12; Zr 0.15
SHY 685
6 ≤ t ≤ 100
0.18 1.50 0.55 0.03 0.025 1.20 0.60 Cu 0.50; V 0.10; B 0.005
SHY 685 N
6 ≤ t ≤ 100
0.18 1.50 0.55 0.030 0.025 0.80 0.30-1.50 0.60 Cu 0.50; V 0.10; B 0.005
JIS G 3128:1999
SHY 685 NS
6 ≤ t ≤ 100
0.14 1.50 0.55 0.015 0.015 0.80 0.30-1.50 0.60 Cu 0.50; V 0.05; B 0.005
700Q (100Q) 0.20 1.50 0.15-0.40 0.03 0.04 B 0.0005-0.005
CSA G40.21-04
700QT
(100QT)

0.20 1.50 0.15-0.40 0.03 0.04 B 0.0005-0.005


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3.3A Mechanical Properties of Structural Steels with Improved Atmospheric Corrosion-Resistance (Continued)

Section Thickness
Yield Strength, min Tensile Strength, min
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
Heat
Treatment
t, mm t, in.
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi

N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
Elongation,
min, %
Other
< 3

245 400-540 20
ISO 5952:1998
Gr. HSA 245W
Class B, D
HR
≥ 3

245 400-540 22
≤ 16

245 max
17
16 < t ≤ 40

235 max
21
40 < t ≤ 100

215 max

100 < t ≤ 160

205 max

SMA400AW HR
160 < t ≤ 200

195 max

400-540

23

≤ 16

245 max
17
16 < t ≤ 40

235 max
21
40 < t ≤ 100

215 max

100 < t ≤ 160

205 max

SMA400BW HR

160 < t ≤ 200

195 max

400-540

23
27 J at 0°C
≤ 16

245 max
17
16 < t ≤ 40

235 max
21
SMA400CW HR
40 < t ≤ 100

215 max

400-540

23
47 J at 0°C
≤ 16

245 max
17
16 < t ≤ 40

235 max
21
40 < t ≤ 100

215 max

100 < t ≤ 160

205 max

SMA400AP HR
160 < t ≤ 200

195 max

400-540

23

≤ 16

245 max
17
16 < t ≤ 40

235 max
21
40 < t ≤ 100

215 max

100 < t ≤ 160

205 max

SMA400BP HR
160 < t ≤ 200

195 max

400-540

23
27 J at 0°C
≤ 16

245 max
17
16 < t ≤ 40

235 max
21
JIS G 3114:1998
SMA400CP HR
40 < t ≤ 100

215 max

400-540

23
47 J at 0°C

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3.3A Mechanical Properties of Structural Steels with Improved Atmospheric Corrosion-Resistance (Continued)

Section Thickness
Yield Strength, min Tensile Strength, min
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
Heat
Treatment
t, mm t, in.
N/mm
2
or
MPa

ksi
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
Elongation,
min, %
Other
JIS G 3125:1987 SPA-C CR
315

450
26
t < 16 355

22
16 < t ≤ 40
345

22
Gr. Fe 355W
Quality 2B
AR
40 < t ≤ 63
335

470 - 630
21
27 J at 20°C

t < 16 355

22
16 < t ≤ 40
345

22
Gr. Fe 355W
Quality 2C
AR
40 < t ≤ 63
335

470 - 630
21
27 J at 0°C
t < 16 355

22
16 < t ≤ 40
345

22
ISO 4952:2003
Gr. Fe 355W
Quality 2D
AR or N
40 < t ≤ 63
335

470 - 630
21
27 J at -20°C
HR
340
50
480
70 22
HR, A or N
310
45
450
65 22
ASTM A 606-01
Type 2 and
Type 4

CR
310
45
450
65 22
Gr. Fe 355W
Quality 1A
AR t < 12 355
470 - 630
21
ISO 4952:2003
Gr. Fe 355W
Quality 1D

AR or N t < 12 355
470 - 630
21
27 J at -20°C
350R (50R)
≤ 65 ≤ 2½
350 50 480-650 70-95 21
350A (50A)
≤ 100 ≤ 4
350
50 480-650 70-95
21

CSA G40.21-04
350AT (50AT)
≤ 100 ≤ 4
350
50 480-650 70-95
21
see standard
for impact data
≤ 6.0

345
22
JIS G 3125:1987 SPA-H HR
> 6.0 355

480

15

≤ 16
365 max 15
16 < t ≤ 40
355 max

19
40 < t ≤ 75
335 max

21
75 < t ≤ 100
325 max

21
100 < t ≤ 160
305 max

21
JIS G 3114:1998 SMA490AW HR
160 < t ≤ 200
295 max

490-610

21

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3.3A Mechanical Properties of Structural Steels with Improved Atmospheric Corrosion-Resistance (Continued)

Section Thickness
Yield Strength, min Tensile Strength, min
Standard
Designation
Grade, Class,
Type, Symbol
or Name
Steel
Number
UNS
Number
Heat
Treatment
t, mm t, in.
N/mm
2
or
MPa
ksi
N/mm
2
or

MPa
ksi
Elongation,
min, %
Other
≤ 16
365 max

15
16 < t ≤ 40
355 max

19
40 < t ≤ 75
335 max

21
75 < t ≤ 100
325 max

21
100 < t ≤ 160
305 max

21
SMA490AP HR
160 < t ≤ 200
295 max

490-610

21

≤ 16
365 max

15
16 < t ≤ 40
355 max

19
40 < t ≤ 75
335 max

21
75 < t ≤ 100
325 max

21
100 < t ≤ 160
305 max

21
SMA490BW HR
160 < t ≤ 200
295 max

490-610

21

27 J at 0°C
≤ 16
365 max

15
16 < t ≤ 40
355 max

19
40 < t ≤ 75
335 max

21
75 < t ≤ 100
325 max

21
100 < t ≤ 160
305 max

21
SMA490BP HR
160 < t ≤ 200
295 max

490-610

21
27 J at 0°C
≤ 16

365 max

15
16 < t ≤ 40
355 max

19
40 < t ≤ 75
335 max

21
SMA490CW HR
75 < t ≤ 100
325 max

490-610

21
47 J at 0°C
≤ 16
365 max

15
16 < t ≤ 40
355 max

19
40 < t ≤ 75
335 max

21
JIS G 3114:1998
(Continued)
SMA490CP HR
75 < t ≤ 100
325 max

490-610

21
47 J at 0°C
< 3 365 15
ISO 5952:1998
Gr. HSA 365W
Class B, D
HR
≥ 3
365
490-610
19