AASHTO M 270M/M 270
Standard Specification for Structural Steel for Bridges
Organization: | AASHTO |
Publication Date: | 1 January 2015 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 14 |
scope:
This specification covers carbon and high-strength low-alloy steel structural shapes, plates, and bars and quenched and tempered alloy steel for structural plates intended for use in bridges.
Grades 250 [36], 345 [50], 345S [50S], or 345W [50W] are also included in ASTM A36/A36M, A572/A572M, A992/A992M, A588/A588M, and A514/A514M. When the supplementary requirements of this specification are specified, they exceed the requirements of A36/A36M, A572/A572M, A992/A992M, A588/A588M, and A514/A514M.
Grades 345W [50W], HPS 345W [HPS 50W], HPS 485W [HPS 70W], and HPS 690W [HPS 100W] have enhanced atmospheric corrosion resistance (Section 13.1.2). Product availability is shown in Table 2. Grade HPS 485W [HPS 70W] or HPS 690W [HPS 100W] shall not be substituted for Grade 250 [36], 345 [50], 345S [50S], 345W [50W], or HPS 345W [HPS 50W]. Grade 345W [50W] or HPS 345W [HPS 50W] shall not be substituted for Grade 250 [36], 345 [50], or 345S [50S] without agreement between the purchaser and supplier.
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 ASTM A6/A6M for information on weldability.