Im writing a small program that does steel column design based on the loads that a user applies. Im trying to automatize as much as possible to make the program usable even by someone who knows nothing about column design. Im using ASTM standard W sections, but in the program i have a place for placing the Fy of the steel. I wanted to do this thru a listbox option but i need to know what the most used steel grades for steel columns are so i can include them. Im thinking 5 options, can anyone help me out?
2007-04-30 09:15:53 · 1 answers · asked by never_myndd 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
ASTM A36 is the all purpose workhorse carbon steel grade most widely used in building and bridge construction.
Other steels widely used are:
ASTM 529 structural carbon steel.
ASTM 572 high strength-low alloy structural steel.
ASTM A242 and A588 atmospheric corrosion-resistant high strength low alloy structural steel.
ASTM A514 Quenched and tempered low-alloy structural steel plate, and ASTM A852 quenched and tempered low -alloy structural steel plate may each have certain advantages over ASTM A36 depending on the application.
This list is taken from The AISC Manual of Steel Construction,
Allowable Stress Design, Ninth Edition.
2007-04-30 11:05:57 · answer #1 · answered by gatorbait 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋