ASTM A36/A36M-08

Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

ABSTRACT
This specification covers carbon structural steel shapes, plates, and bars of structural quality for use in riveted, bolted, or welded construction of bridges and buildings, and for general structural purposes. Heat analysis shall be used to determine the required chemical composition for carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, silicon, and copper. Tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation shall be evaluated using tension test and must conform to the required tensile properties.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel shapes, plates, and bars of structural quality for use in riveted, bolted, or welded construction of bridges and buildings, and for general structural purposes.  
1.2 Supplementary requirements are provided for use where additional testing or additional restrictions are required by the purchaser. Such requirements apply only when specified in the purchase order.
1.3 When the steel is to be welded, a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service is to be utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specification A 6/A 6M for information on weldability.  
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system is to be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.  
1.5 The text of this specification contains notes or footnotes, or both, that provide explanatory material. Such notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, do not contain any mandatory requirements.  
1.6 For structural products produced from coil and furnished without heat treatment or with stress relieving only, the additional requirements, including additional testing requirements and the reporting of additional test results, of A 6/A 6M apply.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-May-2008
• ICS: 77.140.10 - Heat-treatable steels
• Technical Committee: A01 - Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys
• Drafting Committee: A01.02 - Structural Steel for Bridges, Buildings, Rolling Stock and Ships

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM A36/A36M-05 - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM A36/A36M-12 - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM A134/A134M-19 - Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded (Sizes NPS 16 and Over)
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F1142-19 - Standard Specification for Manhole Cover Assembly, Bolted, Semi-Flush, Oiltight and Watertight
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D6297-20 - Standard Specification for Asphaltic Plug Joints for Bridges
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C361-22 - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head Pressure Pipe
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F1333-91(2019) - Standard Specification for Construction of Fire and Foam Station Cabinets
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F1106-87(2023) - Standard Specification for Warping Heads, Rope Handling (Gypsy Head, Capstan Head)
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F1069-19 - Standard Specification for Doors, Watertight, Gastight/Airtight and Weathertight, Individually Dogged, for Marine Use
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D5499-94(2021) - Standard Test Methods for Heat Resistance of Polymer Linings for Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F1144-19 - Standard Specification for Manhole Cover Assembly, Bolted, Semi-Flush, Oiltight and Watertight, Hinged
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C506M-22a - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C655M-19a - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete D-Load Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F1385-07(2023) - Standard Practice for Platforms in Cargo Tanks
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F670-02(2022) - Standard Specification for Tanks, 5 and 10-Gal (20 and 40-L) Lube Oil Dispensing
• Effective Date: 15-May-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:A36/A36M −08
StandardSpecification for
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Carbon Structural Steel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A36/A36M; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers carbon steel shapes, plates, 2.1 ASTM Standards:
and bars of structural quality for use in riveted, bolted, or A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled
welded construction of bridges and buildings, and for general Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
structural purposes. A27/A27M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, for
General Application
1.2 Supplementary requirements are provided for use where
A307 Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60 000
additional testing or additional restrictions are required by the
PSI Tensile Strength
purchaser. Such requirements apply only when specified in the
A325 Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated,
purchase order.
120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength
1.3 When the steel is to be welded, a welding procedure
A325M Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat
suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service is to
Treated 830 MPa Minimum Tensile Strength (Metric)
be utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specification A6/A6M for
A500 Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless
information on weldability.
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes
1.4 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units A501 Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the Carbon Steel Structural Tubing
SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each
A502 Specification for Rivets, Steel, Structural
system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system is to A563 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
be used independently of the other, without combining values
A563M Specification for Carbon andAlloy Steel Nuts (Met-
in any way. ric)
A668/A668M Specification for Steel Forgings, Carbon and
1.5 Thetextofthisspecificationcontainsnotesorfootnotes,
Alloy, for General Industrial Use
or both, that provide explanatory material. Such notes and
A1011/A1011M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip,
footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, do not contain
Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-
any mandatory requirements.
Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
1.6 For structural products produced from coil and fur-
Formability, and Ultra-High Strength
nished without heat treatment or with stress relieving only, the
A1018/A1018M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip,
additional requirements, including additional testing require-
Heavy-Thickness Coils, Hot-Rolled, Carbon,
ments and the reporting of additional test results, of A6/A6M
Commercial, Drawing, Structural, High-Strength Low-
apply.
Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
Formability, and Ultra-High Strength
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
F568M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Externally
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.02 on Structural Steel for Bridges, Buildings, Rolling Stock and Ships.
Current edition approved May 15, 2008. Published June 2008. Originally
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approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as A36/A36M – 05. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/A0036_A0036M-08. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Applications, see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cations SA-36 in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Appurtenant Material Specifications
5.2 Unlessotherwisespecified,mechanicaltestsshallnotbe
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required for plates over 1 ⁄2 in. [40 mm] in thickness used as
NOTE 1—The specifier should be satisfied of the suitability of these
bearing plates in structures other than bridges, subject to the
materials for the intended application. Chemical composition or mechani-
cal properties, or both, may be different than specified in A36/A36M.
requirement that they
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:A 36/A 36M–05 Designation: A36/A36M – 08
Standard Specification for
1
Carbon Structural Steel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A36/A36M; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
2
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel shapes, plates, and bars of structural quality for use in riveted, bolted, or welded
construction of bridges and buildings, and for general structural purposes.
1.2 Supplementary requirements are provided for use where additional testing or additional restrictions are required by the
purchaser. Such requirements apply only when specified in the purchase order.
1.3 When the steel is to be welded, a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service is to be
utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specification A 6/A 6MA6/A6M for information on weldability.
1.4 Thevaluesstatedineitherinch-poundunitsorSIunitsaretoberegardedseparatelyasstandard.Withinthetext,theSIunits
are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system is to be used
independently of the other, without combining values in any way.
1.5 The text of this specification contains notes or footnotes, or both, that provide explanatory material. Such notes and
footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, do not contain any mandatory requirements.
1.6 For structural products produced from coil and furnished without heat treatment or with stress relieving only, the additional
requirements, including additional testing requirements and the reporting of additional test results, of A 6/A 6MA6/A6M apply.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel,Steel and Related Alloys,Alloys and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee A01.02 on Structural Steel for Bridges, Buildings, Rolling Stock,Stock and Ships.
Current edition approved March 1, 2005.May 15, 2008. Published March 2005.June 2008. Originally approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 20042005 as
A 36/A 36M–04.A36/A36M – 05. DOI: 10.1520/A0036_A0036M-08.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Applications, see related Specifications SA-36 in Section II of that Code.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
A27/A27M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, for General Application
A307 Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60000 psi60 000 PSI Tensile Strength
A325 Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength
A325M Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated 830 MPa Minimum Tensile Strength [Metric](Metric)
A500 Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes
A501 Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing
A502 Specification for Rivets, Steel, Structural
A563 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
A563M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts [Metric](Metric)
A1011/A 1011M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural High Strengh Low Alloy, and High
Strength Low Alloy with Improved Formability
A668/A 668M668/A668M Specification for Steel Forgings, Carbon and Alloy, for General Industrial Use
A1011/A1011M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-
Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength
A1018/A1018M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy-Thickness Coils, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Commercial, Drawing,
Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength
F568M SpecificationforCarbonandAlloySteelExternallyThreadedMetricFastenersSpecificationforCarbonandAlloySteel
Externally Threaded Metric Fasteners (Metric)
F1554 Specification for Anchor Bolts, St
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:A 36/A 36M–05 Designation: A 36/A 36M – 08
Standard Specification for
1
Carbon Structural Steel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 36/A 36M; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
2
1.1 This specification covers carbon steel shapes, plates, and bars of structural quality for use in riveted, bolted, or welded
construction of bridges and buildings, and for general structural purposes.
1.2 Supplementary requirements are provided for use where additional testing or additional restrictions are required by the
purchaser. Such requirements apply only when specified in the purchase order.
1.3 When the steel is to be welded, a welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended use or service is to be
utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specification A 6/A 6M for information on weldability.
1.4 Thevaluesstatedineitherinch-poundunitsorSIunitsaretoberegardedseparatelyasstandard.Withinthetext,theSIunits
are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system is to be used
independently of the other, without combining values in any way.
1.5 The text of this specification contains notes or footnotes, or both, that provide explanatory material. Such notes and
footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, do not contain any mandatory requirements.
1.6 For structural products produced from coil and furnished without heat treatment or with stress relieving only, the additional
requirements, including additional testing requirements and the reporting of additional test results, of A 6/A 6M apply.
2. Referenced Documents
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 6/A 6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
A 27/A 27M Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, for General Application
A 307 Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60000 psi60 000 PSI Tensile Strength
A 325 Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength
A 325M Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated 830 MPa Minimum Tensile Strength [Metric]
A 500 Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes
A 501 Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing
A 502 Specification for Rivets, Steel, Structural
A 563 Specification for Carbons and Alloy Steel Nuts
A 563M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts [Metric] (Metric)
A1011/A1011M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural High Strengh Low Alloy, and High
Strength Low Alloy with Improved Formability
A 668/A 668M Specification for Steel Forgings, Carbon andAlloy, for General Industrial Use Specification for Steel Forgings,
Carbon and Alloy, for General Industrial Use
A 1011/A 1011M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-
Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength
A 1018/A 1018M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy-Thickness Coils, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Commercial, Drawing,
Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength
F 568MSpecification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Externally Threaded Metric Fasteners Specification for Carbon and Alloy
Steel Externally Threaded Metric Fasteners (Metric)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel,Steel and Related Alloys,Alloys and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee A01.02 on Structural Steel for Bridges, Buildings, Rolling Stock,Stock and Ships.
Current edition approved March 1, 2005.May 15, 2008. Published March 2005.June 2008. Originally approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 20042005 as
A 36/A 36M – 045.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Applications, see related Specifications SA-36 in Section II of that Code.
3
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*ASummary
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