ASTM A572 Grade 50 Structural Steel
ASTM A572 Grade 50 Structural Steel
High-strength low-alloy structural steel for bridges, buildings, welded frames, structural plate, beams, channels and heavy fabricated equipment.
Representative Properties
- Typical tensile strength: 450 MPa
- Typical yield strength: 345 MPa
- Typical density: 7.85 g/cm³
- Typical hardness: 140 HB
- Standard: ASTM A572 Grade 50
Values are representative for the named grade and condition. Final design and procurement must use certified supplier data and the applicable standard.
Material properties
| Material name | ASTM A572 Grade 50 Structural Steel |
|---|---|
| Type | Carbon & Alloy Steel |
| Standard code | ASTM A572 Grade 50 |
| Tensile strength (MPa) | 450 |
| Yield strength (MPa) | 345 |
| Fatigue strength (MPa) | 200 |
| Elongation (%) | 18 |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 140 |
| Density (g/cm³) | 7.85 |
| Electrical resistivity (µΩ·in) | 6.3 |
| Thermal conductivity (W/m·K) | 51.9 |
| Melting range (°C) | 1425–1538 |
| Weldability | Excellent |
| Formability | Good |
| Shear modulus | 80 |
| Industry code | astm_a572_grade_50 |