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ABS AH36 Steel Specification High-Strength Shipbuilding Steel

 

Gangsteel is a leading supplier of ABS AH36 steel plates, specializing in high-strength materials for shipbuilding and marine applications. ABS AH36 is a certified high-strength structural steel plate designed for ship hulls, decks, and offshore structures, offering excellent strength, weldability, and durability. For more details, visit our ABS AH36 steel plate page.

 

ABS AH36 Steel Specification 

The ABS AH36 steel specification ensures compliance with American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards, making it ideal for marine environments. Below is a concise summary of its key properties and specifications:

Chemical Composition

Element

Max (%)

C

0.18

Si

0.10-0.50

Mn

0.90-1.60

P

0.035

S

0.035

Al

0.015

Nb

0.02-0.05

V

0.05-0.10

Ti

0.02

Cu

0.35

Cr

0.20

Ni

0.40

Mo

0.08

  • Crack Sensitivity (Pcm): Pcm = (C + Si/30 + Mn/20 + Cu/20 + Ni/60 + Cr/20 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B)%
  • Carbon Equivalent (Ceq): Ceq = [C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15]%

 

Mechanical Properties

 

Thickness (mm)

Yield Strength (Min MPa)

Tensile Strength (MPa)

Elongation (Min %)

Charpy V-Notch (0°C)

t ≤ 50

355

490-620

21%

34 J (longitudinal) / 24 J (transverse)

50 < t ≤ 70

355

490-620

21%

41 J (longitudinal) / 27 J (transverse)

70 < t ≤ 100

355

490-620

21%

50 J (longitudinal) / 34 J (transverse)

 

Available Specifications

 

Specification

Details

Thickness

4 mm to 300 mm

Width

1500 mm to 4000 mm

Length

3000 mm to 12000 mm (custom lengths available upon request)

Delivery Condition

Normalized, Thermomechanically Controlled Processed (TMCP), or As Rolled

 

Equivalent Grades

 

Classification Society

Equivalent Grade

DNV

NV A36

GL

GL-A36

LR

LR/AH36

BV

BV/AH36

CCS

CCS/A36

NK

K A36

KR

R A36

RINA

RI/A36

 

Why Choose Gangsteel for ABS AH36?

 

Gangsteel provides high-quality ABS AH36 steel plates in various thicknesses, widths, and lengths, tailored to meet your shipbuilding needs. Our plates are available in normalized, TMCP, or as-rolled conditions, ensuring compliance with ABS and other international maritime standards. For more information or to request a quote, visit our ABS AH36 steel plate page.

 

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