1.1 This specification covers high-strength, extra-highstrength, and utilities grades of concentric lay steel wire strand composed of three wires or seven wires with Class A, Class B, or Class C zinc coatings specifically intended for use as overhead ground wires or static wires for electric power transmission lines.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 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 A363-03(2020)e1 Referenced Document
ASTM A90/A90M Standard Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
ASTM A902 Standard Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Products
ASTM B6 Standard Specification for Zinc*, 2023-04-01 Update
ASTM A363-03(2020)e1 history
2020ASTM A363-03(2020)e1 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Overhead Ground Wire Strand
2003ASTM A363-03(2014) Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated 40;Galvanized41; Steel Overhead Ground Wire Strand
2003ASTM A363-03(2009)e1 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Overhead Ground Wire Strand
2003ASTM A363-03 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Overhead Ground Wire Strand
1998ASTM A363-98 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Overhead Ground Wire Strand