ABS Steels
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ABS Steels are types of structural steel which are standardized by the American Bureau of Shipping for use in shipbuilding.[1]
ABS steels include many grades in ordinary-strength and two levels of higher-strength specifications.
All of these steels have been engineered to be optimal long-lived shipbuilding steels. ABS does permit the use of other steels in shipbuilding, but discourages it, and requires more detailed engineering analysis.
Basic properties
All ABS steels are standard
Material Properties
ABS Grade | Tensile Strength (KSI) | Yield Point (KSI) | Min. 2" Elongation % |
---|---|---|---|
Grade A | 58-75 | 34 | 22 |
Grade B | 58-75 | 34 | 22 |
Grade D | 58-75 | 34 | 22 |
Grade E | 58-75 | 34 | 22 |
Grade AH32 | 64-85 | 46 | 20 |
Grade DH32 | 64-85 | 46 | 20 |
Grade EH32 | 64-85 | 46 | 20 |
Grade FH32 | 64-85 | 46 | 20 |
Grade AH36 | 71-90 | 51 | 20 |
Grade DH36 | 71-90 | 51 | 20 |
Grade EH36 | 71-90 | 51 | 20 |
Grade FH36 | 71-90 | 51 | 20 |
Ordinary-Strength
Ordinary-strength ABS shipbuilding steel comes in a number of grades, A, B, D, E, DS, and CS. On certified steels, the plates are marked with the grade and a preceding "AB/", e.g. AB/A etc.[3]
The various grades have slightly differing alloy chemical ingredients, and differing fracture toughness.
Higher-Strength
Higher-strength ABS shipbuilding steel comes in six grades of two strengths, AH32, DH32, EH32, AH36, DH36, and EH36.[3]
The 32 grades have yield strength of 45,500 psi (315 MPa), and ultimate tensile strength of 64,000 - 85,000 psi (440-590 MPa).
The 36 grades have yield strength of 51,000 psi (355 MPa), and ultimate tensile strength of 71,000 - 90,000 psi (490-620 MPa).
Per Steel Vessel Rules Part 2 Chapter 1 Section 3 Table 2 (pg 36).
Forms
ABS steel is produced in a variety of different forms,[4] including:
- Plates[5]
- Bars
- Pipes
- Structural Shapes
References
- ^ Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, American Bureau of Shipping, 1990
- ^ ASTM International. (2019). Standard Specification for Structural Steel for Ships. (Designation: A131/A131M).
- ^ a b Steel Vessel Rules 2010, Part 2 - Materials and Welding, American Bureau of Shipping, 2010, Chapter 1, Sections 2 and 3
- ^ American Bureau of Shipbuilding. (2022, January). Rules for Building and Classing Steel Barges. https://ww2.eagle.org/content/dam/eagle/rules-and-guides/current/special_service/10_barges_2022/barge-rules-jan22.pdf
- ^ Leeco Steel. (n.d.). ABS Steel Plate. Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://www.leecosteel.com/abs-steel-plate/