ASTM A690/A690M-24 PDF
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Full title and description
Standard Specification for High‑Strength Low‑Alloy Nickel, Copper, Phosphorus Steel H‑Piles and Sheet Piling with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance for Use in Marine Environments (Designation: ASTM A690/A690M‑24). This specification defines material, chemical, and mechanical requirements plus testing and inspection provisions for H‑piles and sheet piling intended for exposed marine and splash‑zone service where enhanced atmospheric corrosion resistance is required.
Abstract
ASTM A690/A690M‑24 specifies high‑strength low‑alloy steels (nickel, copper, phosphorus alloying) produced as semi‑killed or killed steel for H‑piles and sheet piling used in dock walls, sea walls, bulkheads, excavations and similar marine structures. The standard sets chemical composition limits, tensile and yield requirements, elongation, and mandates product and heat analysis and tension testing. It emphasizes atmospheric corrosion resistance in exposed marine environments and notes welding and unit‑system considerations (inch‑pound and SI units).
General information
- Status: Active
- Publication date: August 15, 2024
- Publisher: ASTM International
- ICS / categories: 93.140 (Construction of waterways, ports and dykes)
- Edition / version: A690/A690M‑24 (revises A690/A690M‑13a(2018))
- Number of pages: 2
Scope
This specification covers structural‑quality high‑strength low‑alloy nickel‑copper‑phosphorus steels in H‑pile and sheet piling shapes intended for construction of dock walls, sea walls, bulkheads, excavations and similar marine applications. It applies where members are exposed to atmospheric washing by rain and drying by wind or sun (including splash‑zone exposure) and where improved atmospheric corrosion resistance compared with ordinary carbon steels is required.
Key topics and requirements
- Chemical composition limits for nickel, copper, phosphorus and other elements appropriate to provide atmospheric corrosion resistance.
- Steel production practice: semi‑killed or killed steel specified.
- Mechanical property requirements: tensile strength, yield point, and elongation minimums.
- Mandatory product analysis and heat analysis to verify chemistry.
- Tension (tensile) testing for verification of mechanical properties.
- Corrosion resistance performance expectation for atmospheric and splash‑zone exposure versus ordinary carbon steels.
- Weldability considerations and presumption that suitable welding procedures will be used for the grade and application.
- Dual‑unit presentation: inch‑pound and SI units treated as independent systems.
Typical use and users
Used by structural and marine engineers, specifiers, piling and sheet‑piling manufacturers, fabricators, contractors working on wharves, docks, bulkheads and seawalls, procurement specialists, and inspection/test laboratories. Typical projects include waterfront structures, port and harbor works, coastal protection, and civil works where prolonged wet/dry marine exposure is expected.
Related standards
Commonly referenced standards and guides include ASTM A36/A36M (ordinary carbon structural steel), ASTM A328/A328M (sheet piling), ASTM A6/A6M (general requirements for steel shapes), and ASTM Guide G101 (estimating atmospheric corrosion resistance of low‑alloy steels). The 2024 edition replaces earlier A690/A690M editions (for example the 2013/2018 revisions).
Keywords
H‑piles, sheet piling, high‑strength low‑alloy steel, atmospheric corrosion resistance, splash zone, marine structures, nickel copper phosphorus steel, heat analysis, product analysis, tensile testing, weldability.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ASTM A690/A690M‑24 is a material specification that defines chemical, mechanical and testing requirements for high‑strength low‑alloy nickel‑copper‑phosphorus H‑piles and sheet piling intended for marine atmospheric exposure.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers H‑pile and sheet piling shapes of structural quality, specifying chemistry, production practice (semi‑killed or killed steel), tensile and yield requirements, elongation, and mandatory analyses and testing to ensure enhanced atmospheric corrosion resistance for marine service.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Structural/marine engineers, manufacturers of piling, construction contractors, project specifiers, procurement teams for marine infrastructure, and testing/inspection laboratories.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The A690/A690M‑24 edition (published August 15, 2024) is the current active edition and supersedes previous editions (for example A690/A690M‑13a(2018)).
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It is part of ASTM’s suite of steel specifications and is commonly used alongside other structural and piling specifications (such as A36/A36M, A328/A328M) and general requirements/guides (A6/A6M, G101) for design, fabrication and corrosion assessment.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: H‑piles; sheet piling; high‑strength low‑alloy; atmospheric corrosion resistance; nickel; copper; phosphorus; marine; splash zone; tensile testing; heat analysis.