Designation: A 1011/A 1011M 07

Standard Specification for

Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-
Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
Formability, and Ultra-High Strength1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 1011/A 1011M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope* High-Strength Low-Alloy, and High-Strength Low-Alloy

1.1 This specification covers hot-rolled, carbon, structural, with Improved Formability, General Requirements for
high-strength low-alloy, high-strength low-alloy with im- A 749/A 749M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon and
proved formability, and ultra-high strength steel sheet and strip, High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled, General Require-
in coils and cut lengths. ments for
1.2 Hot rolled steel sheet and strip is available in the A 941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Re-
designations as listed in 4.1. lated Alloys, and Ferroalloys
1.3 This specification is not applicable to the steel covered E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic
by Specification A 635/A 635M. Materials
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
3. Terminology
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each 3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of other terms used in this
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system must specification refer to Terminology A 941.
be used independently of the other. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 agingloss of ductility with an increase in hardness,
2. Referenced Documents yield strength, and tensile strength that occurs when steel,
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2 which has been slightly cold worked (such as by temper
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing rolling) is stored for some time.
of Steel Products 3.2.1.1 DiscussionAging also increases the tendency to-
A 568/A 568M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, ward stretcher strains and fluting.
Structural, and High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and 3.2.2 stabilizationaddition of one or more nitride or
Cold-Rolled, General Requirements for carbide forming elements, or both, such as titanium and
A 569/A 569M Specification for Steel, Carbon (0.15 Maxi- columbium, to control the level of the interstitial elements
mum, Percent), Hot-Rolled Sheet and Strip Commercial3 carbon and nitrogen in the steel.
A 622/A 622M Specification for Drawing Steel (DS), Sheet 3.2.2.1 DiscussionStabilization improves formability and
and Strip, Carbon, Hot-Rolled3 increases resistance to aging.
A 635/A 635M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, 3.2.3 vacuum degassingprocess of refining liquid steel in
Heavy-Thickness Coils, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, which the liquid is exposed to a vacuum as part of a special
technique for removing impurities or for decarburizing the
steel.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
4. Classification
A01.19 on Steel Sheet and Strip. 4.1 Hot-rolled steel sheet and steel strip is available in the
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2007. Published September 2007. Originally following designations:
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as A 1011/
A 1011M 06b. 4.1.1 Commercial Steel (CS Types A, B, C, and D),
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 4.1.2 Drawing Steel (DS Types A and B),
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on NOTE 1CS Type B and DS Type B describe the most common
the ASTM website. product previously included, respectively, in Specifications A 569/
3
Withdrawn. A 569M and A 622/A 622M.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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4.1.3 Structural Steel (SS grades 30[205], 33[230], 36[250] NOTE 2Not all producers are capable of meeting all the limitations of
Types 1 and 2, 40[275], 45[310], 50[340], 55[380], 60[410], the thickness tolerance tables in Specifications A 568/A 568M and A 749/
70[480], and 80[550]), A 749M. The purchaser should contact the producer prior to placing an
order.
4.1.4 High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel (HSLAS, classes 1
and 2, in grades 45[310], 50[340], 55[380], 60[410], 65[450], 5.1.7 Coil size (inside diameter, outside diameter, and maxi-
and 70[480]. mum weight),
4.1.5 High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel with Improved Form- 5.1.8 Copper bearing steel (if required),
ability (HSLAS-F grades 50[340], 60[410], 70[480], and 5.1.9 Quantity,
80[550]). 5.1.10 Application (part identification and description),
4.1.5.1 HSLAS-F steel has improved formability when 5.1.11 Special requirements (if required), and
compared to HSLAS. The steel is fully deoxidized, made to a 5.1.12 A report of heat analysis will be supplied, if re-
fine grain practice, and includes microalloying elements such quested, for CS and DS. For materials with required mechani-
as columbium, vanadium, and zirconium. The steel shall be cal properties, SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS, a report is
treated to achieve inclusion control. required of heat analysis and mechanical properties as deter-
mined by the tension test.
4.1.6 Ultra-High Strength (UHSS Types 1 and 2, in Grades
90 [620] and 100 [690]). NOTE 3A typical ordering description is as follows: ASTM A
4.1.6.1 UHSS steel has increased strength compared with 1011-XX, hot rolled steel sheet, CS Type A, pickled and oiled, cut edge,
0.075 by 36 by 96 in., thickness tolerance Table 4 of Specification
HSLAS-F. The steel is killed and made to a fine ferritic grain
A 568/A 568M, 100 000 lb, for part no. 6310, for shelf bracket.
practice, and includes microalloying elements such as colum- or:
bium (niobium), titanium, vanadium, molybdenum, and so ASTM A 1011M-XX, hot rolled steel sheet, CS Type B, pickled and oiled,
forth. The steel shall be treated to achieve inclusion control. cut edge, 3.7 by 117 mm by coil, ID 600 mm, OD 1500 mm, max weight
The material is intended for miscellaneous applications where 10 000 kg, thickness tolerance Table A1.1 of Specification A 568/
higher strength, savings in weight, and weldability are impor- A 568M, 50 000 kg, for upper control arm.
tant. Atmospheric corrosion resistance of these steels is equiva-
6. General Requirements for Delivery
lent to plain carbon steels. With copper specified, the atmo-
spheric corrosion resistance is somewhat enhanced. 6.1 Material furnished under this specification shall con-
4.1.7 When required for HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS form to the applicable requirements of the current edition of
steels, limitations on the use of one or more of the microalloy Specification A 568/A 568M for sheets and Specification
elements shall be specified on the order. A 749/A 749M for strip, unless otherwise provided for herein.
7. Chemical Composition
5. Ordering Information
7.1 The heat analysis of the steel shall conform to the
5.1 It is the purchasers responsibility to specify in the chemical composition requirements of the appropriate desig-
purchase order all ordering information necessary to describe nation shown in Table 1 for CS and DS and Table 2 for SS,
the required material. Examples of such information include, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS.
but are not limited to, the following: 7.2 Each of the elements listed in Tables 1 and 2 shall be
5.1.1 ASTM specification number and year of issue, included in the report of the heat analysis. When the amount of
5.1.2 Name of material and designation (hot-rolled steel copper, nickel, chromium, or molybdenum is less than 0.02 %,
sheet) (include grade, type and class, as appropriate, for CS, report the analysis as <0.02 % or the actual determined value.
DS, SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS) (see 4.1), When the amount of vanadium, columbium, or titanium is less
5.1.2.1 When a type is not specified for CS or DS, Type B than 0.008 %, report the analysis as <0.008 % or the actual
will be furnished (see 4.1), determined value. When the amount of boron is less than
5.1.2.2 When a class is not specified for HSLAS, Class 1 0.0005 %, report the analysis as <0.0005 % or the actual
will be furnished (see 4.1), determined value.
5.1.2.3 When a type is not specified for SS Grade 36, Type 7.3 Sheet steel grades defined by this specification are
1 will be furnished (see 4.1), suitable for welding if appropriate welding conditions are
5.1.2.4 When a type is not specified for UHSS, Type 1 shall selected. For certain welding processes, if more restrictive
be furnished (see 4.1). composition limits are desirable, they shall be specified at the
time of inquiry and confirmed at the time of ordering.
5.1.3 Finish (see 9.1)
5.1.4 Type of edge (see 9.3), 8. Mechanical Properties
5.1.5 Oiled or not oiled, as required (see 9.2), 8.1 CS and DS:
5.1.6 Dimensions (thickness, thickness tolerance table (see 8.1.1 Typical, nonmandatory mechanical properties for CS
5.1.6.1), width, and whether cut lengths or coils), and DS are found in Table 3.
5.1.6.1 As agreed upon between the purchaser and the 8.1.2 The material shall be capable of being bent at room
producer, material ordered to this specification will be supplied temperature in any direction through 180 flat on itself without
to meet the appropriate thickness tolerance table shown in cracking on the outside of the bent portion (see the section on
Specifications A 568/A 568M for sheet and A 749/A 749M for bend test in Test Methods and Definitions A 370).
strip. 8.2 SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS:

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TABLE 1 Chemical CompositionA
For Hot Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip Designations CS and DS
Composition, % Heat Analysis
Element maximum unless otherwise shown
C Mn P S Al Si Cu Ni CrB Mo V Cb TiC N B
CS Type AD,E,F,G 0.10 0.60 0.030 0.035 ... . . . 0.20H 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . . . . .
CS Type BF 0.02 to 0.15 0.60 0.030 0.035 ... . . . 0.20H 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . . . . .
CS Type CD,E,F,G 0.08 0.60 0.10 0.035 ... . . . 0.20H 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . . . . .
CS Type DF 0.10 0.70 0.030 0.035 ... . . . 0.20H 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.008 . . . . . .
DS Type AD,E,G 0.08 0.50 0.020 0.030 0.01 min . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . . . . .
DS Type B 0.02 to 0.08 0.50 0.020 0.030 0.01 min . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . . . . .
A
Where an ellipsis (. . .) appears in the table, there is no specified limit, but the analysis shall be reported.
B
Chromium is permitted, at the producers option, to 0.25 % maximum when the carbon content is less than or equal to 0.05 %.
C
For steels containing 0.02 % carbon or more, titanium is permitted at the producers option, to the lesser of 3.4N + 1.5S or 0.025 %.
D
Specify Type B to avoid carbon levels below 0.02 %.
E
For carbon levels less than or equal to 0.02 %, it is permissible to use vanadium, columbium, or titanium, or combinations thereof, as stabilizing elements at the
producers option. In such case, the limits for these elements are 0.10 % for vanadium or columbium and 0.15 % for titanium.
F
When an aluminum deoxidized steel is required, it is permissible to order a minimum of 0.01 % total aluminum.
G
It is permissible to furnish as a vacuum degassed or chemically stabilized steel, or both, at producers option.
H
When copper steel is specified, the copper limit is a minimum requirement. When copper steel is not specified, the copper limit is a maximum requirement.

TABLE 2 Chemical CompositionA

For Hot Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip Designations SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS
% Heat Analysis, Element Maximum unless otherwise shown
Designation C Mn P S Al Si CuB Ni Cr Mo V Cb Ti N
SS:C
Grade 30 [205] 0.25 0.90 0.035 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . .
Grade 33 [230] 0.25 0.90 0.035 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . .
Grade 36 [250] Type 1 0.25 0.90 0.035 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . .
Grade 36 [250] Type 2D 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . .
Grade 40 [275] 0.25 0.90 0.035 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . .
Grade 45 [310]D 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . .
Grade 50 [340]D 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . .
Grade 55 [380]D 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . .
Grade 60 [410] 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . .
Grade 70 [480] 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . .
Grade 80 [550] 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 . . .
HSLAS:E
Grade 45 [310] Class 1D 0.22 1.35 0.04 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min . . .
Grade 45 [310] Class 2 0.15 1.35 0.04 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min . . .
Grade 50 [340] Class 1D 0.23 1.35 0.04 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min . . .
Grade 50 [340] Class 2 0.15 1.35 0.04 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min . . .
Grade 55 [380] Class 1D 0.25 1.35 0.04 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min . . .
Grade 55 [380] Class 2 0.15 1.35 0.04 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min . . .
Grade 60 [410] Class 1 0.26 1.50 0.04 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min . . .
Grade 60 [410] Class 2 0.15 1.50 0.04 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min . . .
F
Grade 65 [450] Class 1 0.26 1.50 0.04 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
F
Grade 65 [450] Class 2 0.15 1.50 0.04 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
F
Grade 70 [480] Class 1 0.26 1.65 0.04 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
F
Grade 70 [480] Class 2 0.15 1.65 0.04 0.04 . . . . . . 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
HSLAS-F:E
F
Grade 50 [340] and 60 [410] 0.15 1.65 0.020 0.025 ... ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
F
Grade 70 [480] and 80 [550] 0.15 1.65 0.020 0.025 ... ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
UHSS:E
F
Grade 90 [620] and 100 0.15 2.00 0.020 0.025 ... ... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.40 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
[690] Type 1
F
Grade 90 [620] and 100 0.15 2.00 0.020 0.025 ... ... 0.60 0.50 0.30 0.40 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
[690] Type 2
A
Where an ellipsis (. . .) appears in the table, there is no requirement but the analysis shall be reported.
B
When copper is specified, a minimum of 0.20 % is required. When copper steel is not specified, the copper limit is a maximum requirement.
C
Titanium is permitted for SS designations, at the producers option, to the lesser of 3.4N + 1.5S or 0.025 %.
D
For each reduction of 0.01 % below the specified carbon maximum, an increase of 0.06 % manganese above the specified maximum will be permitted up to a
maximum of 1.50 % .
E
HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS steels contain the strengthening elements columbium (niobium), vanadium, titanium, and molybdenum added singly or in combination.
The minimum requirements only apply to the microalloy elements selected for strengthening of the steel.
F
The purchaser has the option of restricting the nitrogen content. It should be noted that, depending on the microalloying scheme (for example, use of vanadium) of
the producer, nitrogen may be a deliberate addition. Consideration should be made for the use of nitrogen binding elements (for example, vanadium, titanium).

8.2.1 The available grades and corresponding mechanical 8.2.2.1 RequirementsMaterial as represented by the test
properties for SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS are shown in specimen shall conform to the mechanical property require-
Table 4. ments specified in Table 4. These requirements do not apply to
8.2.2 Tension Tests: the uncropped ends of unprocessed coils.

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TABLE 3 Typical Ranges of Mechanical PropertiesA 9.3 Edges:
(Nonmandatory)B 9.3.1 Steel sheet is available with mill edge or cut edge.
For Hot-Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip Designations CS and DS
9.3.2 Steel strip is available with mill edge or cut edge.
Elongation in 2 in. [50
Designation Yield StrengthC
mm]%C 10. Retests and Disposition of Non-Conforming Material
ksi MPa
CS Types A, B, C, and D 30 to 50 [205 to 340] $25 10.1 Retests, conducted in accordance with the require-
DS Types A and B 30 to 45 [205 to 310] $28 ments of Section 11.1 of Specification A 568/A 568M, are
A
The yield strength tends to increase and the elongation tends to decrease as permitted when an unsatisfactorily test result is suspected to be
the sheet thickness decreases. These properties represent those typical of
material in the thickness range of 0.100 to 0.150 in. [2.5 to 3.5 mm] for CS Types
the consequence of the test method procedure.
A, B, and DS Types A and B and in the thickness ranges of 0.060 to 0.075 in. [1.5 10.2 Disposition of non-conforming material shall be sub-
to 1.9 mm] for CS Type D.
B
ject to the requirements of Section 11.2 of Specification
The typical mechanical property values presented here are nonmandatory.
They are provided to assist the purchaser in specifying a suitable steel for a given
A 568/A 568M.
application. Values outside these ranges are to be expected.
C
Yield strength and elongation are measured in the longitudinal direction in 11. Certification
accordance with Test Methods and Definitions A 370. 11.1 A report of heat analysis shall be supplied, if requested,
for CS and DS steels. For material with required mechanical
8.2.2.2 Number of TestsTwo tension tests shall be made properties, SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS a report is
from each heat or from each 50 tons [45 000 kg]. When the required of heat analysis and mechanical properties as deter-
amount of finished material from a heat is less than 50 tons mined by the tension test.
[45 000 kg], one tension test shall be made. When material 11.2 The report shall include the purchase order number; the
rolled from one heat differs 0.050 in. [1.27 mm] or more in ASTM designation number and year date; product designation;
thickness, one tension test shall be made from the thickest and grade; type or class, as applicable; the heat number; and as
thinnest material regardless of the weight represented. required, heat analysis and mechanical properties as indicated
8.2.2.3 Tension test specimens shall be taken at a point by the tension test.
immediately adjacent to the material to be qualified. 11.3 A signature is not required on the test report. However,
8.2.2.4 Tension test specimens shall be taken from the full the document shall clearly identify the organization submitting
thickness of the sheet as-rolled. the report. Notwithstanding the absence of a signature, the
8.2.2.5 Tension test specimens shall be taken from a loca- organization submitting the report is responsible for the content
tion approximately halfway between the center of sheet and the of the report.
edge of the material as-rolled. 11.4 A Material Test Report, Certificate of Inspection, or
8.2.2.6 Tension test specimens shall be taken with the similar document printed from or used in electronic form from
lengthwise axis of the test specimen parallel to the rolling an electronic data interchange (EDI) transmission shall be
direction (longitudinal test) regarded as having the same validity as a counterpart printed in
8.2.2.7 Test MethodYield strength shall be determined by the certifiers facility. The content of the EDI transmitted
either the 0.2 % offset method or the 0.5 % extension under document must meet the requirements of the invoked ASTM
load method unless otherwise specified. standard and the purchaser and the supplier. Notwithstanding
8.2.3 Bending Properties: the absence of a signature, the organization submitting the EDI
8.2.3.1 The suggested minimum inside radii for cold bend- transmission is responsible for the content of the report.
ing are listed in Appendix X1 and is discussed in more detail
in Specifications A 568/A 568M (6.6) and A 749/A 749M 12. Product Marking
(7.6). Where a tighter bend radius is required, where curved or 12.1 In addition to the requirements of Specification A 568/
offset bends are involved, or where stretching or drawing are A 568M for sheet and Specification A 749/A 749M for strip,
also a consideration, the producer shall be consulted. each lift or coil shall be marked with the designation shown on
the order {CS (Type A, B, or C), DS (Type A or B), SS (Grade
9. Finish and Appearance and for SS36, Type), HSLAS (Grade and Class), HSLAS-F
9.1 Surface Finish: (Grade), or UHSS (Type and Grade)}. The designation shall be
9.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, the material shall be fur- legibly stenciled on the top of each lift or shown on a tag
nished as rolled, that is, without removing the hot-rolled oxide attached to each coil or shipping unit.
or scale.
9.1.2 When required, it is permissible to specify that the 13. Keywords
material be pickled or blast cleaned (descaled). 13.1 carbon steel sheet; carbon steel strip; commercial steel;
9.2 Oiling: drawing steel; high strength-low alloy steel; high strength-low
9.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, as-rolled material shall be alloy steel with improved formability; hot-rolled steel sheet;
furnished not oiled (that is, dry), and pickled or blast cleaned hot-rolled steel strip; steel sheet; steel strip; structural steel;
material shall be furnished oiled. ultra-high strength steel

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TABLE 4 Mechanical Property RequirementsA
For Hot Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip Designations SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS
Elongation in 8 in.
Designation Yield Strength Tensile StrengthB Elongation in 2 in. [50 mm] min, % for Thicknesses: [200 mm], % for
Thickness:
Under 0.230 Under 0.097 [2.5 Under 0.064 [1.6
Under 0.230 [6.0
ksi [MPa] min ksi [MPa] min [6.0 mm] to 0.097 mm] to 0.064 [1.6 mm] to 0.025 [0.65
mm]
[2.5 mm] mm] mm]
SS:
Grade 30 [205] 30 [205] 49 [340] 25 24 21 19
Grade 33 [230] 33 [230] 52 [360] 23 22 18 18
Grade 36 [250] Type 1 36 [250] 53 [365] 22 21 17 17
Grade 36 [250] Type 2 36 [250] 58-80 [400-550] 21 20 16 16
Grade 40 [275] 40 [275] 55 [380] 21 20 15 16
Grade 45 [310] 45 [310] 60 [410] 19 18 13 14
Grade 50 [340] 50 [340] 65 [450] 17 16 11 12
Grade 55 [380] 55 [380] 70 [480] 15 14 9 10
Grade 60 [410] 60 [410] 75 [480] 14 13 8 9
Grade 70 [480] 70 [480] 85 [550] 13 12 7 8
Grade 80 [550] 80 [550] 95 [620] 12 11 6 7

HSLAS: Over 0.097 in. [2.5 mm] Up to 0.097 [2.5 mm] . . .

Grade 45 [310] Class 1 45 [310] 60 [410] 25 23 . . .
Grade 45 [310] Class 2 45 [310] 55 [380] 25 23 . . .
Grade 50 [340] Class 1 50 [340] 65 [450] 22 20 . . .
Grade 50 [340] Class 2 50 [340] 60 [410] 22 20 . . .
Grade 55 [380] Class 1 55 [380] 70 [48 0] 20 18 . . .
Grade 55 [380] Class 2 55 [380] 65 [450] 20 18 . . .
Grade 60 [410] Class 1 60 [410] 75 [520] 18 16 . . .
Grade 60 [410] Class 2 60 [410] 70 [480] 18 16 . . .
Grade 65 [450] Class 1 65 [450] 80 [550] 16 14 . . .
Grade 65 [450] Class 2 65 [450] 75 [520] 16 14 . . .
Grade 70 [480] Class 1 70 [480] 85 [585] 14 12 . . .
Grade 70 [480] Class 2 70 [480] 80 [550] 14 12 . . .

HSLAS-F:
Grade 50 [340] 50 [340] 60 [410] 24 22 . . .
Grade 60 [410] 60 [410] 70 [480] 22 20 . . .
Grade 70 [480] 70 [480] 80 [550] 20 18 . . .
Grade 80 [550] 80 [550] 90 [620] 18 16 . . .

UHSS:
Grade 90 [620] Types 1 and 2 90 [620] 100 [690] 16 14 ...
Grade 100 [690] Types 1 and 2 100 [690] 110 [760] 14 12 ...
A
For coil products, testing by the producer is limited to the end of the coil. Mechanical properties throughout the coil shall comply with the minimum values specified.
B
A minimum and maximum tensile strength has been specified for SS36 Type 2.

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APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. BENDING PROPERTIES

TABLE X1.1 Suggested Minimum Inside Radius for Cold Bending

NOTE 1(t) Equals a radius equivalent to the steel thickness.
NOTE 2The suggested radius should be used as a minimum for 90 bends in actual shop practice.
NOTE 3Material which does not perform satisfactorily, when fabricated in accordance with the above requirements, may be subject to rejection
pending negotiation with the steel supplier.
Designation Grade Minimum Inside Radius for Cold Bending
Structural Steel 30[205] 1t
33[230] 1t
36[250] Type 1 112 t
36[250] Type 2 2t
40[275] 2t
45[310] 2t
50[340] 212 t
55[380] 3t
60[410] 312 t
70[480] 4t
80[550] 4t
High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Class 1 Class 2
45[310] 112 t 112 t
50[340] 2t 112 t
55[380] 2t 2t
60[410] 212 t 2t
65[450] 3t 212 t
70[480] 312 t 3t
High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel
with Improved Formability
50[340] 1t
60[410] 112 t
70[480] 2t
80[550] 2t
Ultra-High Strength Steel
Types 1 and 2
90 [620] 212 t
100 [690] 212 t

X2. RELATED ISO STANDARDS

The ISO standards listed below may be reviewed for ISO 4996 Hot-rolled Steel Sheet of High Yield Stress
comparison with this ASTM standard. The relationship be- Structural Quality
tween the standards may only be approximate; therefore, the ISO 5951 Hot-rolled Steel Sheet of Higher Yield Strength
respective standards should be consulted for actual require- with Improved Formability
ments. Those who use these documents must determine which
ISO 6316 Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Strip of Structural
specifications address their needs.
Quality
ISO 3573 Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Sheet of Commercial
and Drawing Qualities ISO 6317 Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Strip of Commercial
ISO 4995 Hot-rolled Steel Sheet of Structural Quality and Drawing Qualities

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X3. HARDNESS PROPERTIES

X3.1 Table X3.1 lists the typical hardness values.

TABLE X3.1 Typical Hardness Values

NOTE 1The hardness values shown are at the time of shipment.
NOTE 2Tests for hardness shall be conducted in accordance with the
requirements of Test Methods E 18.
NOTE 3The hardness values are Rockwell B scale as measured or
converted from the appropriate Rockwell scales.
NOTE 4The typical hardness values apply to the full range of steel
sheet thickness. Hardness tends to increase as the steel sheet thickness
decreases.
NOTE 5Hardness testing is commonly used to assess the relative
formability of various designations of uncoated steel sheet. This assess-
ment done by many users is recognized to be only an approximation of the
relative formability and therefore cannot be used as a specification
requirement.
Designation Hardness-Rockwell B Scale
CS Type A 75 or less
CS Type B 75 or less
CS Type C 75 or less
DS 65 or less

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 1011/A 1011M 06b) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Sept. 1. 2007.)

(1) Footnote C in Table 1 updated. (2) Footnote C in Table 2 updated.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 1011/A 1011M 06a) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Oct. 1, 2006.)

(1) Revised Footnote C in Tables 1 and 2.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 1011/A 1011M 06) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Sept. 1, 2006.)

(1) Revised Section 7.2.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A 1011/A 1011M 05a) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved June 15, 2006.)

(1) Revised title of specification. (5) Added new 5.1.2.4.

(2) Revised 1.1. (6) Revised 5.1.12, 7.1, 8.2, 8.2.1, 11.1, 12.1, and 13.
(3) Added new 4.1.6 and 4.1.6.1, and renumbered old 4.1.6 to (7) Added requirements for UHSSs to Table 2, Table 4, and
4.1.7.
Table X1.1, with revisions to Footnotes B and E of Table 2.
(4) Revised 5.1.2

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