ASTM A529 Specification

Scope

This specification covers carbon-manganese steel shapes, plates, and bars of structural quality for use in riveted, bolted, or welded construction of buildings and for general structural purposes.

Chemical Composition

ElementComposition, %
Grades 50 [345] and 55 [380]
Carbon, max0.27
Manganese, max1.35
Phosphorus, max0.04
Sulfur, max0.05
Silicon, max0.40
Copper, min, when copper is specified0.20

Mechanical Properties

 Grade 50 [345]Grade 55 [380]
ksi [MPa]ksi [MPa]
Tensile strength, min70B [485]70 [485]
Tensile strength, max100 [690]100 [690]
Yield strength, min50 [345]55 [380]
Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm], min, %1817
Elongation in 2 in. [50 mm], min, %2120

Note :

A. See the Orientation subsection in the Tension Tests section of Specification
A6/A6M.
B. Minimum tensile strength for Grade 50 shapes with flange or leg thickness to 1
1⁄2 in. [40 mm] inclusive, shall be 65 ksi [450 MPa].