A500 Hollow Structural Steel (HSS) Tubing description
Hollow Structural Section (HSS) of A500 is a carbon steel hollow structural profile conforming to ASTM A500 standards, designed specifically for structural support applications in the building, engineering, and manufacturing industries. Below is an overview of its core features and applications:
Definition and Shape:
Hollow structural sections are hollow internally, with cross-sections typically circular, square, or rectangular. This design reduces material usage while maintaining strength.
Conforms to ASTM A500 standards, which specify requirements for the dimensions, shape, weight, chemical composition, and mechanical properties of cold-formed welded and seamless carbon steel structural sections.
Material Properties:
Made of carbon steel, it possesses excellent strength, stiffness, and durability.
Surface treatments such as hot-dip galvanizing can be applied to improve corrosion resistance and adapt to various environmental conditions.
Chemical Analysis of ASTM A500 Pipe
| Standard | Chemical Composition | Mechanical Properties | ||||||
| C | Si | Mn | P | S | Yield Strength | Tensile Strength | Elongation min | |
| Max | Max | Max | Max | Max | Mpa | Mpa | 2in(50.8mm) | |
| Grade A | 0.26 | - | - | 0.035 | 0.035 | 230 | 310 | 25 |
| Grade B | 0.26 | - | - | 0.035 | 0.035 | 290 | 400 | 23 |
| Grade C | 0.23 | - | 1.35 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 315 | 425 | 21 |
| Grade D | 0.23 | - | 1.35 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 250 | 400 | 23 |
Tolerance of ASTM A500 pipe
| Grade Yield (min) | Tensile (min) | Elongation (min) |
| Grade A | 39,000 psi | 45,000 psi Determined by wall |
| Grade B | 46,000 psi | 58,000 psi Determined by wall |
| Grade C | 50,000 psi | 62,000 psi Determined by wall |
Applications of A500 SHS Tube:
- Building Structures: Used as supporting columns, beams, and frames to bear and transfer loads.
- Bridge Construction: Used for bridge piers, towers, and supporting structures to ensure the stability and safety of bridges.
- Machinery Manufacturing: Manufactures supporting structures for machinery and equipment, crane and excavator booms, etc.
- Infrastructure: Used for supporting structures in public transportation systems, billboard support frames, stadium grandstand structures, etc.
- Other Areas: Provides reliable support and load-bearing capacity for agricultural equipment, warehousing equipment, stage construction, etc.
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