ASTM A653 Properties⚙️ (Chem., Mech. & Rankings) rev. 2022

In this post I'll talk about and give details about ASTM A653. First let's describe it and then have a look at its material's properties.

What is ASTM A653?

ASTM A653 is a Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy- Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process

Category

Steel Sheet,

Scope

This specification covers steel sheet, zinc-coated (galvanized) or zinc-iron alloy-coated (galvannealed) by the hot dip process in coils and cut lengths.

Ok let's start with ASTM A653 chemical composition.

Chemical Composition

Grade CS Type B

C

0.02 - 0.15

Mn max.

0.60

P max.

0.030

S max.

0.035

Cu max.

0.20

Ni max.

0.20

Cr max.

0.15

Mo max.

0.06

V max.

0.008

Nb max.

0.008

Ti max.

0.025

Learn more about chemical composition.

Now it's the mechanical properties turn:

Yield Strength

Grade CS Type B (Non mandatory)

30 - 55 ksi (205 - 380 MPa)

Learn more about what is yield strength.

Elongation (min.) 50 mm

0.2.

Learn more about what is elongation.

Reduction of Area (min. %)

Not Required.

Learn more about reduction of area.

Density

7800 - 8000 kg/m3 (around 7.9 g/cm3 or 0.285 lb/in3).

Learn more about density.

Elastic Modulus

190 GPa (27557 ksi) - 210GPa (30458 ksi).

Learn more about the Elastic Modulus.

Poisson's Ratio

0.27 – 0.30.

Learn more about the poisson ratio.

Allowable Stress

Depends on the project (And its factor of safety).

Learn more about the what is allowable stress.

My Material's Rank

While engineers will often look for the cheapest material they can use, I took a different approach to material's selection to help newbie students.

I ranked materials according to their yield strengths and ASTM A653 currently ranks 124 in my yield strength index. This means there are other 123 materials that are more resistant.

Note: I've analysed 134 materials in order to create an yield strength index. Check my astm material's comparison post for more details.

Details and PDF

Instructions:

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2. Type the name of the standard you are looking for in the search box. Tip: Don't forget to include "ASTM" as a keyword.
3. Read the details about the standard or download the PDF.

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References

Citation

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Other References

A 90/A 90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on⁣
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings⁣
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing⁣
of Steel Products⁣
A 568/A 568M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, and⁣
High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled,⁣
General Requirements for⁣
A 902 Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Products⁣
A 924/A 924M Specification for General Requirements for⁣
Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process⁣
D 2092 Guide for Treatment of Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)⁣
Steel Surfaces for Painting⁣
E 517 Test Method for Plastic Strain Ratio r for Sheet Metal⁣
E 646 Test Method for Tensile Strain-Hardening Exponents⁣
(n values) of Metallic Sheet Materials⁣