Fay Industries, Inc.
Headquarters/East Coast Operations
Fay Industries, Inc.
PO Box 36097
17200 Foltz Parkway
Strongsville, OH 44136
Phone: (800) 523-4865
Email: order@fayind.net
Website: www.fayindustries.com
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It is a "Structural Shape" when at least one of its dimensions (length excluded) is 3 inches or greater.

The shapes listed in this section conform to ASTM A 36, a standard specification for structural steel.

ASTM Specification A 36

Stocked in Lengths up to 60'
Unit of Measure

Specifications

A

 N/A 3 1/2 in

B

 N/A 3.500 in

C

 N/A 1/4 in

Estimated Weight per Foot

 N/A 5.8 lb

Estimated Weight 20-Ft. Length

 N/A 116 lb

Estimated Weight 30-Ft. Length

 N/A 174 lb

Estimated Weight 40-Ft. Length

 N/A 232 lb

Estimated Weight 60-Ft. Length

 N/A 348

Analysis

N/A Carbon .26 Max.
Phosphorus .04 Max.
Sulphur .05 Max.

Applications

N/A For use in riveted, bolted, or welded construction of bridges and buildings, and for general structurals purposes.

Mechanical Properties

N/A ASTM A 36 requirements are:
Tensile Strength - 58.000/80.000 psi
Yield Point - 36,000 Min. psi
Elongation in 8" - 20% Min. (Subject to a deduction from trie above percentage of elongation for thicknesses under 5/16" and over 3/4".)

Weldability

N/A These shapes are easily welded by all the welding processes, and the resultant welds and joints are of extremely high quality. The grade of welding rod to be used depends on thickness of section, design, service requirements, etc.