ASTM A36 steel mechanical properties table

ASTM A36 steel mechanical properties table

ASTM A36 steel mechanical properties:
Poisson's ratio: 0.26,
shear modulus: 79.3 GPa.
ASTM A36 steel in plates, bars, and shapes with a thickness of less than 8 in has a minimum yield strength of 36,000 psi and ultimate tensile strength of 58,000–79,800 psi.

ASTM A36 steel mechanical properties table:

Mechanical Properties Imperial Metric
Ultimate Tensile Strength 58,000–79,800 psi 400–550 MPa
Yield Tensile Strength 36,300 psi 250 MPa
Elongation at Break (in 200 mm) 20.0% 20.0%
Elongation at Break (in 50 mm) 23.0% 23.0%
Modulus of Elasticity 29,000 ksi 200 GPa
Bulk Modulus (Typical for steel) 20,300 ksi 140 GPa
Poissons Ratio 0.260 0.26
Shear Modulus 11,500 ksi 79.3 GPa

ASTM A36 steel mechanical properties allow A36 steel to be used in many applications, unlike higher-performance alloys. ASTM A36 steel is the most common type of steel used in construction.