ASTM A 242/A242M : 2013

Name: ASTM A 242/A242M : 2013
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Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

27-03-2024

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-05-2013

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

CONTAINED IN VOL. 01.04, 2018 Defines high-strength low-alloy structural steel shapes, plates, and bars for welded, riveted, or bolted construction intended primarily for use as structural members where savings in weight [mass] or added durability are important.

1.1This specification covers high-strength low-alloy structural steel shapes, plates, and bars for welded, riveted, or bolted construction intended primarily for use as structural members where savings in weight [mass] or added durability are important. The atmospheric corrosion resistance of the steel in most environments is substantially better than that of carbon structural steels with or without copper addition. When properly exposed to the atmosphere, this steel can be used bare (unpainted) for many applications (see Note 1). This specification is limited to material up to 4 in. [100 mm], inclusive, in thickness.

Note 1—For methods of estimating the atmospheric corrosion resistance of low-alloy steels, see Guide G101.

1.2When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service will be utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specification A6/A6M for information on weldability.

1.3The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.

1.4For structural products produced from coil and furnished without heat treatment or with stress relieving only, the additional requirements, including additional testing requirements and the reporting of additional test results, of Specification A6/A6M apply.

Committee	A 01
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes ASTM A 242. (10/2001)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	3
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 2013
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM A 242/A242M : 2013 : R2018
Supersedes	ASTM A 242/A242M : 2004 : R2009