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 29,000 ksi.
ASTM A515 Ultimate Strength
The Ultimate Strength of ASTM A515 ranges between 65 and 75 ksi.
ASTM A515 Yield Strength
The Yield Strength of ASTM A515 ranges between 30 and 38 ksi 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 |
