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This 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 G 101.
When 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 A 6/A 6M
for information on weldability.
The 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.
For 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 A 6/A 6M apply.
Footnote * - A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this
standard.