A490 Strength Requirements
| Grade Marking | Specification | Material and Treatment | Nominal Size (In.) | Mechanical Properties | Hardness Rockwell | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proof Load Min (ksi) | Yield Strength Min (ksi) | Tensile Strength Min (ksi) | Elong % Min [9] | RA % Min [10] | Min | Max | ||||
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A490 Type 1 | Medium Carbon Alloy Steel, Q & T | 1⁄2" - 11⁄2" | 120 | 130 | 150 min 173 max | 14 | 40 | C33 | C38 |
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A354 Grade BD [6] | Medium Carbon Alloy Steel, Q & T | All Sizes | - | 130 | 150-173 | 14 | 40 | C33 | C38 |