cold temperature effects on structrual steel?
cold temperature effects on structrual steel?
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Is there any type of factor to use when trying to determine the effect of cold temperature on the Tensile stress properties of a structrual steel? More exact I am looking for a factor from room temp to -4 degrees F. Thanks for the help.





RE: cold temperature effects on structrual steel?
RE: cold temperature effects on structrual steel?
RE: cold temperature effects on structrual steel?
RE: cold temperature effects on structrual steel?
You don't want a "whoops!" like this:
http://www.twi.co.uk/j32k/protected/band_13/oilgas_case...
http://www.mech.uwa.edu.au/DANotes/fracture/maritime/ma...
the ASME B&PV Code has info on this subject in Sec. VIII Div.1 par. UCS-66
RE: cold temperature effects on structrual steel?
I believe a good refernce for you is the API-650 code on stell tanks....A36 carbon steel is permitted for use in tank shells to -4F and lower without any concern for brittle failure
The first cousin of A36 is ASTM A53/A106 Grade B (piping material). Use is permitted to -20F according to ASME B31.1/B31.3, however this is a "fully killed" steel and properties are slightly better than A36.
What does the AISC manual say about this....
MJC
RE: cold temperature effects on structrual steel?