Contents.Properties As with most steels, A36 has a density of 7,800 kg/m 3 (0.28 lb/cu in). For A36 steel is 200 GPa (29,000,000 psi). A36 steel has a of 0.26, and a of 75 GPa (10,900,000 psi).A36 steel in plates, bars, and shapes with a thickness of less than 8 in (203 mm) has a minimum of 36,000 psi (250 MPa) and ultimate of 58,000–80,000 psi (400–550 MPa). Plates thicker than 8 in have a 32,000 psi (220 MPa) yield strength and the same ultimate tensile strength of 58,000–80,000 psi (400–550 MPa).The electrical resistance of A36 is 0.142 μΩm at 20 °C.A36 bars and shapes maintain their ultimate strength up to 650 °F (343 °C). Afterward, the minimum strength drops off from 58,000 psi (400 MPa): 54,000 psi (370 MPa) at 700 °F (371 °C); 45,000 psi (310 MPa) at 750 °F (399 °C); 37,000 psi (260 MPa) at 800 °F (427 °C).Fabricated forms A36 is produced in a wide variety of forms, including:.
Plates. Structural Shapes. Bars. Sheets.
Girders. Angle iron. T ironMethods of joining A36 is readily by all welding processes. As a result, the most common welding methods for A36 are the cheapest and easiest: ( SMAW, or stick welding), ( GMAW, or MIG welding),. A36 steel is also commonly and in structural applications.See also.References.
Young's modulus of steel at room temperature is typically between 190 GPa (27500 ksi) and 215 GPa (31200 ksi). Young's modulus of carbon steels (mild, medium and high), alloy steels, stainless steels and tool steels are given in the following table in GPA and ksi. The shear modulus is a measure of the ability of a material to resist transverse deformations and is a valid index of elastic behaviour only for small deformations, after which the material is able to return to its original configuration. Large shearing forces lead to flow and permanent deformation or fracture.