ASTM A656/A656M A656 Type 3 Grade 415 Introduce

The technical requirements for hot-rolled and cold-formed steel structures are determined by building codes. ASTM A656/A656M is a structural steel standard that defines the properties of structural steel plates, from the tensile strength and yield strength, to the temperature and stress resistance. This standard not only provides the characteristics required for building a strong structure, but it also helps to reduce the cost of the construction by establishing a set of guidelines to be followed.

Smelting temperature:1871°C - 1353°C

Application:High-strength low-alloy hot-rolled structural steel plate with improved forgeability

ASTM A656/A656M A656 Type 3 Grade 415 Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the ASTM A656/A656M A656 Type 3 Grade 415 steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Vanadium (V)-0.0800
Silicon (Si)-0.6000
Sulfur (S)-0.0350
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0250
Niobium (Nb)0.00800.1000
Nitrogen (N)-0.0300
Manganese (Mn)-1.6500
Carbon (C)-0.1800

ASTM A656/A656M A656 Type 3 Grade 415 Material Mechanical Properties

Tensile strength is the maximum stress that can be applied to a material before it yields or breaks. It is also an indication of a material's ductility; the higher the tensile strength, the more ductile a material is considered to be. The minimum specified tensile strength for ASTM A656/A656M A656 Type 3 Grade 415 steel is 150 ksi. This yields the material with excellent formability and makes it suitable for applications subject to high stress levels.

The mechanical properties of the ASTM A656/A656M A656 Type 3 Grade 415 steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 841 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 381 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku22(J)
ElongationA33%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ13%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)312

ASTM A656/A656M A656 Type 3 Grade 415 Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A656/A656M A656 Type 3 Grade 415 steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)34365398
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-232-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--13
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-13.331.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-223-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.42--
Deity (kg/dm³)--342
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--114

ASTM A656/A656M A656 Type 3 Grade 415 Material Machining Technology

ASTM A656/A656M A656 Type 3 Grade 415 is highly formable and can be readily welded, machined, and cold worked. It easily bends, curves, and can be cut to the required size and shape. It is possible that an increased amount of formability may be available in ASTM A656/A656M A656 Type 3 Grade 415 as compared to standard carbon steels.