ASTM A515 Steel Properties
The below table outlines the material properties for ASTM A515 material including the young's modulus, yield strength, ultimate strength and other relevant mechanical properties required for structural and mechanical design.
ASTM A515 Young's Modulus
The Young's Modulus of ASTM A515 is 200,000 MPa.
ASTM A515 Ultimate Strength
The Ultimate Strength of ASTM A515 ranges between 448 and 518 MPa.
ASTM A515 Yield Strength
The Yield Strength of ASTM A515 ranges between 205 and 265 MPa depending on the material grade. See the below tables to get your specific material grade material strength.
Grade 55 Steel Properties
Standard Material Properties
| Unit System | Young's Modulus, E | Density, ρ | Ultimate Strength, Fu | Yield Strength, Fy | Thermal Expansion Coef., α | Poisson's Ratio, ν |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | 200,000 MPa | 7,800 kg/m3 | 448 MPa | 205 MPa | 12 1/°C | 0.29 |
| Imperial | 29,000 ksi | 487 lb/ft3 | 65 ksi | 30 ksi | 6.67 1/°F | 0.29 |
Grade 60 Steel Properties
Standard Material Properties
| Unit System | Young's Modulus, E | Density, ρ | Ultimate Strength, Fu | Yield Strength, Fy | Thermal Expansion Coef., α | Poisson's Ratio, ν |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | 200,000 MPa | 7,800 kg/m3 | 483 MPa | 220 MPa | 12 1/°C | 0.29 |
| Imperial | 29,000 ksi | 487 lb/ft3 | 70 ksi | 32 ksi | 6.67 1/°F | 0.29 |
Grade 65 Steel Properties
Standard Material Properties
| Unit System | Young's Modulus, E | Density, ρ | Ultimate Strength, Fu | Yield Strength, Fy | Thermal Expansion Coef., α | Poisson's Ratio, ν |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | 200,000 MPa | 7,800 kg/m3 | 518 MPa | 240 MPa | 12 1/°C | 0.29 |
| Imperial | 29,000 ksi | 487 lb/ft3 | 75 ksi | 35 ksi | 6.67 1/°F | 0.29 |
Grade 70 Steel Properties
Standard Material Properties
| Unit System | Young's Modulus, E | Density, ρ | Ultimate Strength, Fu | Yield Strength, Fy | Thermal Expansion Coef., α | Poisson's Ratio, ν |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | 200,000 MPa | 7,800 kg/m3 | 480 MPa | 265 MPa | 12 1/°C | 0.29 |
| Imperial | 29,000 ksi | 487 lb/ft3 | 70 ksi | 38 ksi | 6.67 1/°F | 0.29 |
