Data sheet ASTM A709 Gr 50W 2019-11-25

ASTM A709 Gr 50W

General Product Description
The ASTM A709 is the Standard Specification for Structural Steel for Bridges and encompasses carbon, high-strength low-alloy, and quenched and
tempered alloy steels used as structural plates in the construction of bridges. Of the five grades SSAB offers, three grades have an ASTM G101 enhanced
Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance Index of ≥6.0.

Dimensions
Grade Thickness Width 1) Length 2) 3)
(Inches) (Inches) (Inches)
50W 0.1875 - 3.00 72 - 120 240 - 1200
50WT 0.1875 - 3.00 72 - 120 240 - 1200
50WF 0.1875 - 2.50 72 - 1204) 240 - 1200
1) Please inquire for plate widths less than 72 inch and over 120 inches. Inquire for widths greater than 96 inches for thicknesses less than 0.250 inches.
2) Please inquire for plate lengths greater than the listed maxima.
3) Plate length may be limited by maximum individual plate weight of 66,000 lbs. Plate length maximum of 960 inches for thicknesses less than 0.4375(7/16) inch.
4) For plate thicknesses greater than 2.0 inches and up to 2.5 inches, the maximum plate width is 100 inches.

Mechanical Properties
Tensile testing is performed in the transverse direction according to ASTM A370 requirements.
Grade Thickness Yield Strength 1) Tensile Strength Elongation in 2" 2) Elongation in 8" 2)
(Inches) (min ksi) (min ksi) (min %) (min %)
50W 0.1875 - 3.00 50 70 21 18
50WT 0.1875 - 3.00 50 70 21 18
50WF 0.1875 - 2.00 50 70 21 18
1) Yield strength measured as 0.2% offset or 0.5% extension under load
2) For plates wider than 24 inches, the elongation requirement is reduced by two percentage points. See elongation requirement adjustments in the Tension Tests section of Specification ASTM A6.

Impact Properties
Grade Thickness Minimum Minimum Zone 1 Test Temp Zone 2 Test Temp Zone 3 Test Temp
Longitudinal Longitudinal
Average Impact Individual Value 1) 2)
Energy 1) 2)
50WT 0.1875 - 2.00 Inches 15 ft-lbs 70 °F 40 °F 10 °F
50WT >2.00 - 3.00 Inches 20 ft-lbs 70 °F 40 °F 10 °F
50WF 0.1875 - 2.00 Inches 25 ft-lbs 20 ft-lbs 70 °F 40 °F 10 °F
50WF >2.00 - 2.50 Inches 30 ft-lbs 24 ft-lbs 70 °F 40 °F 10 °F
1) CVN impact testing in accordance with ASTM A673.
2) Please inquire for orders requiring CVN impact testing

Chemical Composition
(Heat Analysis, wt. %, maximum unless noted)
Type Thickness C 1) Mn 1) P S Si V Cr Ni Cu
(Inches) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%)
A 0.1875 - 0.19 0.80 - 1.25 0.030 0.030 0.30 - 0.65 0.02 - 0.10 0.40 - 0.65 0.40 0.25 - 0.40
2.00
B >2.00 - 0.20 0.75 - 1.35 0.030 0.030 0.15 - 0.50 0.01 - 0.10 0.40 - 0.70 0.50 0.20 - 0.40
3.002)
1) For each reduction of 0.01% below the specified carbon maximum, an increase of 0.06% manganese above the specified maximum is permitted up to a maximum of 1.60%.
2) SSAB only offers Type B for plate thicknesses greater than 2.00 inches to 3.00 inches.

Tolerances
Thickness, width, and length tolerances are in accordance with ASTM A6 requirements. The flatness tolerance for as-supplied product is half-standard
ASTM A6 tolerance.
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Fabrication and Other Recommendations

Please contact SSAB for technical support for welding, thermal cutting, and forming assistance, if needed.

Supplementary Requirements
Please see the ASTM A709 standard for supplementary requirements considered suitable for use with this specification.
Please inquire for orders requiring supplementary requirements.

Contact Information
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