CE134P-2 Section Properties of Hot

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Steel exhibiting ductile behavior entails

its ability to undergo large deformations
before fracturing.
Structural Steel

Ductility can be measured by the

elongation, defined as
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The various properties of structural steel, including strength and ductility, are determined by its
chemical composition.
Steel is an alloy, its principal
component being iron. Structural steels can be grouped according to
Structural Steel

their composition as follows.

Another component of all structural

steels, although in much smaller
amounts, is carbon, which
contributes to strength but reduces
ductility.

Other components of some

grades of steel include copper,
manganese, nickel, chromium,
molybdenum, and
silicon.

Different grades of structural steel are
identified by the designation assigned
them by the American Society for Testing
and Materials (ASTM).
Structural Steel
One of the most commonly used
structural steels is a mild steel designated
as ASTM A36, or A36 for short.
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A36 steel is classified as a plain carbon steel, and
it has the following components (other than iron).
Carbon: 0.26% (maximum)
Phosphorous: 0.04% (maximum)
Sulfur: 0.05% (maximum)
Other commonly used structural steels are ASTM
A572 Grade 50 and ASTM A992. These two steels
are very similar in both tensile properties and
chemical composition, with a maximum carbon
content of 0.23%.
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Hot-Rolled Shapes

W 410 x 85
S 610 x 134
L 200 x 200 x 30
L 200 x 150 x 25
C 380 x 74
WT 300 x 119.3