CSA G40.21 350W (50W) Structural Steel

CSA G40.21 350W (50W) Structural Steel

High-strength Canadian weldable structural steel for buildings, bridges, hollow sections, heavy frames and fabricated structural equipment.

Representative Properties

  • Typical tensile strength: 450 MPa
  • Typical yield strength: 350 MPa
  • Typical density: 7.85 g/cm³
  • Typical hardness: 145 HB
  • Standard: CSA G40.21 Grade 350W / 50W

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 nameCSA G40.21 350W (50W) Structural Steel
TypeCarbon & Alloy Steel
Standard codeCSA G40.21 Grade 350W / 50W
Tensile strength (MPa)450
Yield strength (MPa)350
Fatigue strength (MPa)200
Elongation (%)18
Hardness (Brinell)145
Density (g/cm³)7.85
Electrical resistivity (µΩ·in)6.3
Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)51.9
Melting range (°C)1425–1538
WeldabilityExcellent
FormabilityGood
Shear modulus80
Industry codecsa_g40_21_350w