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A490 Strength Requirements

Grade Marking Specification Material and Treatment Nominal Size (In.) Mechanical Properties Hardness Rockwell
Proof
Load
Min
(ksi)
Yield
Strength
Min
(ksi)
Tensile
Strength
Min
(ksi)
Elong % Min [9] RA % Min [10] Min Max
a490 A490
Type 1
Medium Carbon Alloy Steel,
Q & T
12” – 112 120 130 150 min
173 max
14 40 C33 C38
a354bd A354
Grade BD
[6]
Medium Carbon Alloy Steel,
Q & T
All Sizes 130 150-173 14 40 C33 C38