1.1 This specification covers two grades of low-relaxation, seven-wire steel strand for use in prestressed concrete construction. Grade 250 [1725] and Grade 270 [1860] have minimum tensile strengths of 250 ksi [1725 MPa] and 270 ksi [1860 MPa], respectively, based on the nominal area of the strand.
1.2 A supplementary requirement (S1) is provided for use where bond strength testing of
0.600-in. [15.24-mm] diameter Grade 270 [1860] strand for applications in prestressed ground anchors is required by the purchaser. The supplementary requirement applies only when specified in the purchase order.
1.3 The text of this specification contains notes or footnotes, or both, that provide explanatory material. Such notes and footnotes do not contain any mandatory information.
1.4 This specification is applicable for orders in either inch-pound units (as Specification A416) or in SI units (as Specification A416M).
1.5 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the specification.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM A416/A416M-18 Referenced Document
ASTM A1061/A1061M Standard Test Methods for Testing Multi-Wire Steel Prestressing Strand*, 2020-07-01 Update
ASTM A981/A981M Standard Test Method for Evaluating Bond Strength for 0.600-in. [15.24-mm] Diameter Seven-Wire Steel Strand, Grade 270 [1860], Used in Prestressed Ground Anchors*, 2023-09-01 Update
ASTM A416/A416M-18 history
2024ASTM A416/A416M-24 Standard Specification for Low-Relaxation, Seven-Wire Steel Strand for Prestressed Concrete
2018ASTM A416/A416M-18 Standard Specification for Low-Relaxation, Seven-Wire Steel Strand for Prestressed Concrete
2017ASTM A416/A416M-17a Standard Specification for Low-Relaxation, Seven-Wire Steel Strand for Prestressed Concrete
2017ASTM A416/A416M-17 Standard Specification for Low-Relaxation, Seven-Wire Steel Strand for Prestressed Concrete
2016ASTM A416/A416M-16 Standard Specification for Low-Relaxation, Seven-Wire Steel Strand for Prestressed Concrete
2015ASTM A416/A416M-15 Standard Specification for Low-Relaxation, Seven-Wire Steel Strand for Prestressed Concrete
2012ASTM A416/A416M-12a Standard Specification for Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for Prestressed Concrete
2012ASTM A416/A416M-12 Standard Specification for Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for Prestressed Concrete
2010ASTM A416/A416M-10 Standard Specification for Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for Prestressed Concrete
2006ASTM A416/A416M-06 Standard Specification for Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for Prestressed Concrete
2005ASTM A416/A416M-05 Standard Specification for Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for Prestressed Concrete
2002ASTM A416/A416M-02 Standard Specification for Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for Prestressed Concrete
1999ASTM A416/A416M-99 Standard Specification for Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for Prestressed Concrete
1974ASTM A416-74 Standard Specification for Uncoated Seven-Wire Stress-Relieved Strand For Prestressed Concrete