ASTM A996 Properties⚙️ (Chem., Mech. & Rankings) rev. 2022

In this post I'll talk about and give details about ASTM A996. First let's describe it and then have a look at its material's properties.

What is ASTM A996?

ASTM A996 is a Specification for Rail-Steel and Axle-Steel Deformed Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

Category

Rail-Steel

Scope

This specification covers rail-steel and axle-steel bars for concrete reinforcement. Three types of product are included, designated with a rail symbol, and an R for bars made of rail-steel and with an A for bars made of axle-steel.

Ok let's start with ASTM A996 chemical composition.

Chemical Composition

C

The ranges of carbon shall be determined by the manufacturer as those best suited to meet the mechanical requirements.

Learn more about chemical composition.

Now it's the mechanical properties turn:

Yield Strength

Grade 60

60 ksi (420 MPa) min.

Learn more about what is yield strength.

Tensile Strength

Grade 60

90 ksi (620 MPa) min.

Learn more about what is tensile strength.

Elongation (min.) 200 mm

0.12.

Learn more about what is elongation.

Reduction of Area (min. %)

Not Required.

Learn more about reduction of area.

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 A996 currently ranks 37 in my yield strength index. This means there are other 36 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 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing⁣
of Steel Products⁣
A 700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading⁣
Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment⁣
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to⁣
Determine Conformance with Specifications⁣