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.