A500 Grade B &C Pipe

A500 Grade 3 General Specification

Key Features

• Material: ASTM A500 Grade C (Grade 3)
• Yield Strength: Minimum 50 ksi (345 MPa)
• Tensile Strength: Minimum 62ksi (427 MPa)
• Form: Round, square, and rectangular tubing
• Finish: Bare, painted, or galvanized options
• Production Process: Cold-formed and electric-resistance welded (ERW)
• Tolerances: Tight dimensional tolerances for consistent quality

Applications:

• Structural support in buildings and bridges
• Columns and beams in steel frameworks
• Conveyor belt structures
• Machinery supports
• General fabrication requiring high strength and durability

These values may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer, but these are common maximums.

Mechanical Properties:

• Yield Strength (min): 45,000 psi (310 MPa)
• Tensile Strength (min): 66,000 psi (455 MPa)
• Elongation: Determined by wall thickness (usually specified in a table in the standard)

Manufacturing & Design:

• Types: Seamless or welded (ERW or spiral welded).
• Sizes: Typically available in diameters ranging from 6" to 120" (outer diameter), with varying wall thicknesses.
• Ends: Plain end, bevel end, or threaded depending on application.

Common Applications:

• Deep foundations (driven or drilled piles) •
• Marine construction (dock foundations, caissons)
• Bridge construction • Structural supports in large-scale infrastructure

Key Features:

• High strength for load-bearing applications
• Suitable for dynamic and static loads
• May be driven into the ground without damage