ASTM A242/A242M-13(2018)
Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
- Standard No.
- ASTM A242/A242M-13(2018)
- Release Date
- 2013
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM A242/A242M-24
- Latest
- ASTM A242/A242M-24
- Scope
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1.1 This specification covers high-strength low-alloy structural steel shapes, plates, and bars for welded, riveted, or bolted construction intended primarily for use as structural members where savings in weight [mass] or added durability are important. The atmospheric corrosion resistance of the steel in most environments is substantially better than that of carbon structural steels with or without copper addition. When properly exposed to the atmosphere, this steel can be used bare (unpainted) for many applications (see Note 1). This specification is limited to material up to 4 in. [100 mm], inclusive, in thickness.
Note 1: For methods of estimating the atmospheric corrosion resistance of low-alloy steels, see Guide G101.
1.2 When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service will be utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specification A6/A6M for information on weldability.
1.3 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.
1.4 For structural products produced from coil and furnished without heat treatment or with stress relieving only, the additional requirements, including additional testing requirements and the reporting of additional test results, of Specification A6/A6M apply.
1.5 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 A242/A242M-13(2018) Referenced Document
- ASTM A6/A6M Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
- ASTM G101 Standard Guide for Estimating the Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance of Low-Alloy Steels
ASTM A242/A242M-13(2018) history
- 2024 ASTM A242/A242M-24 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
- 2013 ASTM A242/A242M-13(2018) Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
- 2013 ASTM A242/A242M-13 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
- 2004 ASTM A242/A242M-04(2009) Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
- 2004 ASTM A242/A242M-04e1 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
- 2004 ASTM A242/A242M-04 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
- 2003 ASTM A242/A242M-03a Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
- 2003 ASTM A242/A242M-03 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
- 2001 ASTM A242/A242M-01 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
- 2000 ASTM A242/A242M-00a Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
- 1981 ASTM A242-81 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
- 1979 ASTM A242-79 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel
