Active standard astm a500 a500m developed by subcommittee. Astm a500 is a standard specification published by the astm standard for coldformed welded and seamless carbon steel structural tubing in round, square, and rectangular shapes. Astm a500 structural pipe is a standard specification for coldformed welded structural tubing produced to round nominal pipe sizes. Black pipe the average thickness of black water base. Astm a500 a500m18, standard specification for coldformed welded and seamless carbon steel structural tubing in rounds and shapes, astm international, west conshohocken, pa, 2018, back to top. Astm a500 type e, grade a, b, c pipe submittal data scope covers bare and black electric resistance welded, grade a, b, c pipe. Aisc steel construction manual and see how many pages of round. Since astm a500 is a structural specification, round pipe hss produced to this specification is a fit for applications being used in structural applications and general. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as a500a500m10. Premium coldformed welded and seamless carbon steel structural tubing.
This tubing shall be produced in both welded and seamless sizes and must have the chemical. Astm a500 coldformed welded carbon steel structural tubing in rounds and shapes ix iy zx zy ix iy 76. The astm a500 is the standard for coldformed welded and seamless carbon steel structural tubing. Black pipe the average thickness of black water base paint is 1 mil on the outside surface of the pipe. Scope this specification covers coldformed welded and seamless carbon steel round, square, rectangular or special shape structural tubing for construction of bridges, buildings. Lightweight pipe is suitable for joining by welding and by rolled grooving while the standardweight pipe is suitable cut or rolled groove, threading, and welding. Astm a500, astm a500 round structural pipe sunny steel. Astm a500 defines four grades of carbon steel based primarily on mechanical property. Astm a500 carbon steel structural tubing in rounds and shapes. Astm a500 is the most common specification in north america for hollow structural sections. This standard is issued under the fixed designation a500a500m. Coldformed erw round, square and rectangular structural steel tubing in grades b and c. Astm a500 a500m 18 standard specification for coldformed. Astm a500 structural pipe is welded pipe sized tubing made from flatrolled steel, formed through a roller system and welded using electricresistance welding.
For annual book of astm standards volume information, refer to the standards document summary page on the astm. Longitudinal butt joints of welded tubing shall be welded across its thickness in such a manner as to assure the structural design strength of the tubing section. Astm a500 pipe is a standard specification for coldformed welded structural tubing produced to round nominal pipe sizes. Astm a500 coldformed welded and seamless carbon steel structural tubing in rounds and shapes. A500 carbon and alloy steel pipe, electric fusion welded steel pipe american piping products stocks a500 coldformed welded and seamless carbon steel structural tubing in grades a, b, c and d. Astm a501 hot formed welded and seamless steel tubes. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as a500 a500m10. Astm a500 type e, grade a, b, c pipe merfish united. Chemical composition grade b grade c carbon, max % 0. It is commonly specified in the usa for hollow structural sections. Structural steel pipe a500 round structural pipe industrial tube.