This specification covers high-strength, low-alloy structural steel shapes, plates, and bars for welded, riveted, or bolted construction with atmospheric corrosion resistance.
Heat analysis shall be performed wherein the low-alloy structural steel materials shall conform to the required chemical composition for carbon, manganese, phosphorous, sulfur, silicon, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, copper, vanadium, and columbium. Steel samples shall also undergo the tensile test and conform to required values of tensile strength, yield point, and elongation.
Nine ASTM A588 low-alloy weathering steels representing three levels of silicon and nickel were prepared by induction melting and hot rolling in the laboratory.
Corrosion tests were conducted for eleven years at four atmospheric sites which included industrial, rural, and marine locations. The results were fitted to kinetic equations of the form, C= AtB, where C is the corrosion loss, t is time, and A and B are constants in accord with Method 1 of ASTM G101 "Standard Guide for Estimating the Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance of Low Alloy Steels."
Both silicon and nickel are shown to have a beneficial effect on the corrosion resistance of A588 weathering steel. For silicon, on average, each 0.1% increase results in a 4% decrease in corrosion loss after 11 years, a 6% decrease in corrosion rate after 11 years, and a 12% increase in the time to reach a 10-mil(250μm) penetration.
For nickel, each 0.1% increase results in a 4% decrease in corrosion loss after 11 years, a 7% decrease in corrosion rate after 11 years, and a 15% increase in the time to reach a 10-mil (250(μm) penetration. By way of comparison, Method 2 of ASTM G101 predicts a 2% increase in the corrosion index for each 0.1% increase in silicon or nickel.
What is ASTM A588 material?
A588 is a type of weathering steel that's renowned for its exceptional corrosion resistance. With its unique ability to form a protective rust-like surface, it eliminates the need for additional coatings, reducing maintenance costs. ASTM A588 is also referred to as Corten® and covers structural shapes, plate, and bar.
What is A588 steel equivalent to?
The ASTM A588 grade A plate is equivalent to Corten A steel plate. ASTM A242 plate is equivalent to Corten B. Compared with common low alloy high strength steel such as A572 Grade 50, ASTM A588 and ASTM A242 has advantages of weathering resistant performances.
What is the difference between ASTM A36 and A588?
ASTM A36: It is widely used in general structural applications such as buildings, bridges, and machinery parts. ASTM A588: It is commonly used for outdoor structures exposed to the elements, including bridges, buildings, transmission towers, and freight cars
