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Sales program and product information
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Table of contents

1. Expert in steel and structural shapes ..................................................................4

2. HISTAR®.......................................................................................................................6

3. HISTAR® in North America

Material specification: ASTM A913 ...................................................................7

Design and fabrication ...........................................................................................8

Extra value, same price ....................................................................................... 10

4. HISTAR® frequently asked questions .............................................................. 12

5. Applications of HISTAR® ..................................................................................... 14

6. HISTAR® reference projects ............................................................................... 15

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Expert in steel and structural shapes

ArcelorMittal is the world’s leading steel and mining

company. Employing 197,000 employees across

60 countries and an industrial footprint in 18 countries.

Guided by a philosophy to produce safe, sustainable

steel, we are the leading supplier of quality steel in

all major global steel markets including automotive,

construction, household appliances and packaging,

with world-class research and development and

outstanding distribution networks. Electric arc furnace

In 2017, ArcelorMittal had revenues of US $68.7 billion Located in Luxembourg, this mill is home to several

and crude steel production of 93.1 million metric tonnes world firsts in the steel industry. In 1902, we rolled

while own own iron ore production reached 57.4 million the first parallel wide flange shape and shortly after, in

metric tonnes of iron ore. For the construction industry, 1911, we produced the first steel section measuring

ArcelorMittal offers innovative, competitive and 40 inches (one meter) in depth. This mill also introduced

sustainable solutions TaIlor-Made beams (WTM) in 1979 – profiles that were

to engineers and praised by both structural engineers and fabricators

fabricators. Our as a cost effective alternative to built-up sections and

experience in the concrete. Today, ArcelorMittal offers the largest

production of range of shapes in the world including W14 x 16

structural shapes sections weighting up to 873 lbs/ft, W36 x 16 1/2

is best represented profiles weighting up to 925 lbs/ft, and W40 x 16

by the history of sections weighting up to 655 lbs/ft.

our Grey mill at

ArcelorMittal office building ArcelorMittal Differdange.

(AOB), Luxembourg
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Rolling program - “W” shapes
Section Footweights
W4 x 4 13
W5 x 5 16 19
W6 x 4 9 12 16
W6 x 6 15 20 25
W8 x 4 10 13 15
W8 x 5 1/4 14 18 21
W8 x 6 1/2 24 28
W8 x 8 31 35 40 48 58 67
W10 x 4 12 15 17 19
W10 x 5 3/4 22 26 30
W10 x 8 33 39 45
W10 x 10 49 54 60 68 77 88 100 112
W12 x 4 14 16 19 22
W12 x 6 1/2 26 30 35
W12 x 8 40 45 50
W12 x 10 53 58
W12 x 12 65 72 79 87 96 106 120 136 152 170 190 210 230
W14 x 5 22 26
W14 x 6 3/4 30 34 38
W14 x 8 43 48 53
W14 x 10 61 68 74 82
W14 x 14 1/2 90 99 109 120 132
W14 x 16 145 159 176 193 211 233 257 283 311 342 370 398
W14 x 16 426 455 500 550 605 665 730 808 873
W16 x 5 1/2 26 31
W16 x 7 36 40 45 50 57
W16 x 10 1/4 67 77 89 100
W18 x 6 35 40 46
W18 x 7 1/2 50 55 60 65 71
W18 x 11 76 86 97 106 119 130 143 158 175
W21 x 6 1/2 44 50 57
W21 x 8 1/4 48 55 62 68 73 83 93
W24 x 7 55 62
W24 x 9 68 76 84 94 103
W24 x 12 3/4 104 117 131 146 162 176 192 207 229 250 279 306 335 370
W27 x 10 84 94 102 114 129
W27 x 14 146 161 178 194 217 235 258 281 307 336 368 539
W30 x 10 1/2 90 99 108 116 124 132 148
W33 x 11 1/2 118 130 141 152 169
W36 x 12 135 150 160 170 182 194 210 232 256 286 318 350 387
W36 x 16 1/2 231 247 262 282 302 330 361 395 441 487 529 652 723 802 853 925
W40 x 12 149 167 183 211 235 264 278 294 331 392
W40 x 16 199 215 249 277 297 324 362 372 397 431 503 593 655
W44 x 16 230 262 290 335 368 408
Sections in bold are available in HISTAR® ASTM A913, Grades 50, 65 and 70. Sections in orange are available in A913 Grade 65 from ArcelorMittal’s North American stock location.

“S” shapes “MC” shapes “L” shapes

Section Footweights Section Footweights Section Thickness
S3 5.7 7.5 MC6 15.1 15.3 L8 x 8 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1 1/8
S4 7.7 9.5 MC7 19.1 22.7 L10 x 10 3/4 7/8 1 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 3/8
S5 10 MC8 18.7 20 L12 x 12 1 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 3/8
S6 12.5 17.25 MC8 21.4 22.8
S7 15.3 20 MC9 23.9 25.4 “C” shapes
S8 18.4 23 MC10 22 25 28.5 33.6 41.1
Section Footweights
S10 25.4 35 MC12 31 35 40 45 50
S12 31.8 35 MC18 42.7 45.8 51.9 58 C8 11.5 13.75
S12 40.8 50 C10 15.3 20
C12 20.7 25
S15 42.9 50
S18 54.7 70
S20 66 75
S20 86 96
sections.arcelormittal.com
S24 80 90 100 Subject to change without notice. For complete product information and other section ranges,
S24 106 121 please refer to ArcelorMittal Sections and Merchant Bars sales program.
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HISTAR®

In 1990, ArcelorMittal introduced high-strength, W14 x 90 – 132

low-alloy HISTAR® steel to the world market. W14 x 145 – 873

HISTAR® is different from other steel on the W36 x 150 – 387

market as it is produced using the specialty, in-line W36 x 231 – 925

Quenching and Self-Tempering (QST) process. W40 x 167 – 392

W40 x 199 – 655

With the development of HISTAR® steel, ArcelorMittal W44 x 230 – 408

succeeded in creating structural steel that combines Popular sizes

available in HISTAR®
high yield strength with excellent toughness and
W36 X 925 in HISTAR®
outstanding weldability – material properties that

had historically been considered incompatible.

fabrication and reduced costs.

HISTAR® steel is delivered in accordance with the

European Technical Approval ETA 10/156 and is

compatible with material standards throughout the

world. Hot-rolled I-shaped structural profiles delivered

in HISTAR® grades enable the design of innovative

structures that have improved efficiency, simplified

fabrication and reduced costs.

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HISTAR® in North America

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Conforming to the ASTM A913 specification, which was originally published in 1993, HISTAR® is well recognized in

the North American market. The material is available in yield strengths of 50 ksi [345 MPa], 65 ksi [485 MPa] and

70 ksi [450 MPa] - the highest in the market for structural shapes. In addition, HISTAR®’s toughness characteristics

demonstrate good performance in even the most taxing of environmental conditions. Its low-alloy content allows

for favorable welding characteristics, in many cases requiring no preheat prior to performing welding procedures.

Chemical requirements Tensile requirements

Maximum content in % Yield point, Tensile
Element Elongation, min.
Grade min. strength, min.
Grade 50 [345] Grade 65 [450] Grade 70 [485] 8 inch 2 inch
ksi [MPa] ksi [MPa]
[200 mm], % [50 mm], %
Carbon 0.12 0.12 0.12

Manganese 1.60 1.60 1.60 50 [345] 50 [345] 65 [450] 18 21

Phosphorus 0.030 0.030 0.030 65 [450] 65 [450] 80 [550] 15 17

Sulphur 0.030 0.030 0.030 70 [485] 70 [485] 90 [620] 14 16

Silicon 0.40 0.40 0.40

Copper 0.45 0.35 0.45 Supplementary requirements

Nickel 0.25 0.25 0.25 S30. Charpy V-Notch (CVN) Impact Test for Structural
Chromium 0.25 0.25 0.25 Shapes: Alternate Core Location*
S30.1 For shapes with a flange thickness equal to or greater
Molybdenum 0.07 0.07 0.07 than 1-1/2 in. [38.1 mm] that are specified in the purchase
Columbium 0.05 0.05 0.05 order to be tested in accordance with this supplementary
requirement, CVN impact tests shall be conducted in
Vanadium 0.06 0.08 0.09
accordance with Specification A673/A673M, using
specimens taken from the alternate core location. Unless
Key material properties otherwise specified in the purchase order, the minimum
average absorbed energy for each test shall be 20 ft-lbf
Mechanical Properties [27 J] and the test temperature shall be 70°F [21°C].
1. Charpy V-notch tests shall be made in accordance
with Specification A673/A673M, Frequency H. S75. Maximum Yield Point to Tensile Strength Ratio -
2. The test results of full-size specimens shall meet Grade 50 [345].
an average value of 40 ft-lbf [54 J] at 70ºF [21°C]. S75.1 The maximum yield point shall be 65 ksi [450 MPa].
S75.2 The maximum yield to tensile ratio shall be 0.85.
Maximum Carbon Equivalent S77. Reduced Sulphur – Grade 65 [450]*
Grade 50 [345]: 0.38% S77.1 The Grade 65 [450] shall be furnished with a
Grade 65 [450]: 0.43% maximum sulphur of 0.010 percent.
Grade 70 [485]: 0.45% S77.2 The Grade 70 [485] shall be furnished with a
maximum sulphur of 0.010 percent.

*extra costs may apply

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HISTAR® in North America

Design and fabrication

As a result of the material’s favorable mechanical yield strength, can be used in gravity designs with the

properties, HISTAR® has received widespread same phi factors and design limits as any other material

approval by major structural design and fabrication in the code.

codes throughout the world. This acceptance includes

the incorporation of the ASTM A913 specification For seismic design, AISC 341 Section A3.1 permits

into the International Building Code; AISC’s Steel the use of A913 Grade 50 [345] in any part of the

Construction Manual (AISC 360) and Seismic seismic force resisting system. When using A913

Design Manual (AISC 341); CISC’s Handbook of Grade 50 [345] in locations where inelastic behavior

Steel Construction; and AWS’s Structural Welding is expected, Supplementary Requirement S75 needs

Code (AWS D1.1). to be indicated in the purchase order. This requirement

is made available at no additional cost.

AISC 341, Section A3.1 also permits the use of A913

Grade 65 [450] in members where the steel is not

expected to yield, i.e. column sections in strong-column,

weak-beam applications. This allowance can lead to

more efficient designs and cost savings for projects.

A913 Grade 65 sections used in transfer trusses A913 Grade 70 [485] is expected to be incorporated into

Strength the 2016 version of AISC 341. Prior to its publication,

Available in yield strengths of up to 70 ksi [485 MPa], ArcelorMittal promises to work with design and

A913 steel has been an approved material specification construction teams to provide any background

by AISC since 1995. This acceptance was first reflected information requested by building code officials when A913

in the 1999 version of AISC 360. The material, at any Grade 70 [485] has been specified for seismic applications.

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HISTAR® in North America

Design and fabrication

Weldability Toughness

With maximum carbon equivalent values less than For all grades and thicknesses of A913 steel, the

or equal to 0.45 percent, A913 Grades 50 [345], minimum toughness is 40 ft-lbf [54 J] at 70°F [21°C]

65 [450] and 70 [485] have inherently good at the flange location. This is guaranteed at no extra

weldability characteristics. Recognition of this benefit cost to the end user and is included in the test results

is reflected by acceptance of A913 into AWS D1.1. on the material test report.

Preheat requirements for the material are

summarized as follows: Upon agreement, ASTM A913 sections can be

AWS D1.1, Minimum preheat temperatures provided meeting a CVN requirement of 20 ft-lbf

Minimum preheat temperatures, °F [°C] [27 J] at 70°F [21°C] at the alternate core location

Thickness, in. [mm] A913 (web-flange intersection). This enables the material
Grade Grade Grade
50 [345] 65 [450] 70 [485] to meet the requirements of AISC 360 Section A3.1,
1/8 to 3/4 incl.
32 [0]* 32 [0]* 50 [10]
[3 to 20 incl.] which requires such CVN values for steel used in tensile
Over 3/4 to 1-1/2 incl.
[Over 20 to 38 incl.] 32 [0]* 32 [0]* 150 [65] applications and featuring flange thickness exceeding
Over 1-1/2 to 2-1/2
incl. [Over 38 to 65 incl.] 32 [0]* 32 [0]* 225 [110] 2 in. (50 mm), as well as those of AISC 341 Section
Over 2-1/2
[Over 65] 32 [0]* 32 [0]* 300 [150] A3.3, which requires such values for steel used in

*Requires low hydrogen diffusible electrode, H8 or better. For metal at seismic force resisting systems and featuring flange
temperatures below 32°F [0°C], minimum preheat is 70°F [20°C].
thicknesses exceeding 1-1/2 in. (38 mm).

When selecting welding consumables compatible with

ASTM A913 grades, AWS D1.1 suggests E70, E80 and Also upon agreement, ASTM A913 steel can be supplied

E90 electrodes be used when matching weld metal meeting CVN requirements down to -58°F [-50°C],

strength is required for Grades 50 [345], 65 [450] a characteristic that is particularly attractive when the

and 70 [485], respectively. For locations where material is used in exposed, cold weather applications.

undermatching weld metal is permitted to be used, the

code recommends using E60, E70 and E80 electrodes.

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HISTAR® in North America

Extra value, same price

HISTAR® steel under the ASTM A913 specification is sold in the North American market without a premium over

comparable steels (i.e. ASTM A992, A572 Grade 50 and CSA 40.21 350W). This means that users benefit from

all the extra value HISTAR® has to offer - high strength, improved weldability and good toughness characteristics -

for the same price they would pay for comparable materials.

Comparing A913 to other material

A913
A992
Grade 50 [345] Grade 65 [450] Grade 70 [485]

Yield strength ksi [MPa] 50 [345] 65 [450] 70 [485] 50 [345]

Tensile strength, ksi [MPa] 65 [450] 80 [550] 90 [620] 65 [450]

Max. yield, ksi [MPa] 65 [450]* No Max No Max 65 [450]

Max yield to tensile ratio 0.85* No Max No Max 0.85

Min CVN: 40 ft-lbf [54 J] @ 70°F [21°C] Yes Yes Yes No

Max sulphur % 0.030 0.030 0.030 0.045

Max carbon % 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.23

Max CE % 0.38 0.43 0.45 0.47/0.45**

Weldable without preheat Yes*** Yes*** No*** No

*S75 available upon request at no additional charge

**0.47% for section with flange thickness above 2 in. [50 mm], 0.45% for all other shapes
***See page 7 for complete details

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HISTAR® in North America

P=6000 kips
KL=11.5 ft KL
100 %
80 %
74 %
68 %
60 % Figure 1: Using HISTAR® sections
to reduce column weight
Weight
Weld volume When compared to other structural steels,
high-strength HISTAR® steel results in
Steel grade A992 Grade 50 A913 Grade 65 A913 Grade 70
reduced weight and material costs of
Section W14x16x500 W14x16x398 W14x16x370
LRFD Ultimate load (kips) 6165 6232 6184 structures. HISTAR® also contributes to
Weight (lbs/ft) 500 398 370 cost savings in welding, fabrication and
erection.

5.12 4.91 5.12 4.91

P 3.54 1.38

P=11690 kips
KL
KL=14.8 ft
110 %
100 % 100 %
85 % 77 %
54 % 54 %

Weight Figure 2: Using HISTAR® sections

Fabrication costs to replace built-up columns

Steel grade A709 Grade 50 A992 Grade 50 A913 Grade 65 A913 Grade 70 Employing high-strength HISTAR®
Section Box column W14x16x730 W14x16x808 W14x16x730 steel enables designers to substitute
+plates
LRFD Ultimate load (kips) 11828 11825 12241 11740
complicated and expensive built-up
Weight (lbs/ft) 950 949 808 730 sections with economical hot-rolled
profiles.

Weight
Weld volume

P=5013 kips Figure 3: Using HISTAR® sections

to reduce weight of truss chord
P P P members
100 %
80 % HISTAR® steel brings great benefit
73 %
69 %
59 % to the design of tension members
in trusses. When used in these
applications, the high-strength steel
can not only lead to material cost
savings but also reduction of the dead
Steel grade A992 Grade 50 A913 Grade 65 A913 Grade 70 load of the system. The weight savings
Section W14x16x426 W14x16x342 W14x16x311
result in the ability to use thinner,
LRFD Ultimate load (kips) 5014 5252 5142
Weight (lbs/ft) 426 342 311
more efficient sections and ultimately
reduced fabrication costs.
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HISTAR® frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How are HISTAR® and ASTM A913 material related? What are the design rules for columns, beams and connections
HISTAR® is the trademark name of ArcelorMittal’s high-strength in A913?
low-alloy steel produced by a quenching and self-tempering A913 is a referenced standard in the International Building Code;
process. ASTM A913 is the designation to which HISTAR® steel AISC’s Steel Construction Manual (AISC 360) and Seismic Design
conforms in the ASTM specification. Manual (AISC 341); and CISC’s Handbook of Steel Construction.

What is the availability of ArcelorMittal’s wide-flange How does the toughness of A913 compare to other hot-rolled
sections? steel grades?
The wide-flange sections indicated in the ArcelorMittal rolling The in-line quenching and self-tempering process results in a very
program (see page 3) are rolled a minimum of once every six fine grain material, showing a superior toughness when compared
weeks with delivery approximately eight to 10 weeks after rolling with hot-rolled steels without this treatment.
(add two weeks for West Coast ports). Many of the more popular
shapes, including W14x16s and W36x16s, are rolled more What toughness values are available?
frequently. Based on impact tests per ASTM A673, a minimum average CVN
value of 40 ft-lbf at 70°F at the flange location is a general
What lengths are available? requirement of A913. Upon request, a minimum average CVN
Standard shipping lengths are 30 to 60 feet and can be ordered value of 20 ft-lbf at 70°F in the alternate core location (S30 per
in one-inch increments. Other lengths are available subject ASTM A6) is also available. In addition, A913 can be supplied with
to agreement. CVN values at temperatures as low as -58°F for cold-weather
applications. Other test temperatures and impact values are
What sections are available in HISTAR®/ASTM A913? available upon agreement.
The section sizes available in HISTAR®/ASTM A913 are summarized
below and in the ArcelorMittal rolling program (see page 3). Which sections can be delivered according to ASTM A6
Supplementary Requirement S30?
W14 x14 1/2 x 90 – 132* upon agreement: The following profiles are available with CVN values of 20 ft-lbf
W14 x 16 x 145 – 873* W12 x 65 – 230 at 70°F in the alternate core location (S30 per ASTM A6):
W24 x 9 x 84 – 103 W27 x 146 – 539
W24 x 12 3/4 x 104 – 370 W14 x 16 x 211 – 873 upon agreement:
W27 x 10 x 102 – 129 W24 x 12 3/4 x 229 – 370 W12 x 12 x 170 – 230
W27 x 14 x 146 – 539 W27 x 10 x 102 – 129
W30 x 10 1/2 x 108 – 148 W27 x 14 x 146 – 539
W33 x 11 1/2 x 130 – 169 W36 x 16 1/2 x 282 – 925
W36 x 12 x 150 – 387* W40 x 12 x 235 – 392
W36 x 16 1/2 x 231 – 925* W40 x 16 x 277 – 655
W40 x 12 x 167 – 392 W44 x 16 x 290 – 33
W40 x 16 x 199 – 655
W44 x 16 x 230 – 335 * most popular shapes How do the residual stresses in A913 compare to other
materials?
Additional profiles available. Check with local representative for There will be little to no difference between the residual stresses
more information. of a particular profile in A913 and the same profile in a comparable
specification.
If I order steel meeting the ASTM A913 specification, does the
production process lengthen the lead time? How does the fatigue behavior of A913 compare to other
No. Sections produced in ASTM A913 Grades 50, 65 and 70 have steel grades?
the same availability as indicated in the previous question. The Full-scale tests of A913 shapes showed a fatigue behavior
quenching and self-tempering process used to produce HISTAR® exceeding the requirements of the codes for comparable steels.
and ASTM A913 sections is an in-line process, meaning the steel Hence A913 is also particularly suited for bridge applications.
will not leave the production line to receive the treatment.
As a result, it is an inherently efficient, performance enhancing How does the fire resistance of A913 compare to other steel
treatment method and will not adversely affect the delivery time grades?
for the material. Tests have demonstrated that the fire resistance of A913 is
the same as that of other hot-rolled structural grades.
Are ASTM A913 sections available from North American stock
locations? How does the corrosion resistance of A913 compare to other
Yes. ArcelorMittal carries ASTM A913 Grade 65 sections in stock in steel grades?
North America. The section sizes available from stock are summarized The corrosion resistance of A913 shapes is the same as
below and in the ArcelorMittal rolling program (see page 3). that of other hot-rolled structural grades.
W14 x 16 x 145 – 873 W36 x 16 1/2 x 231 – 925
W40 x 16 x 503 – 655

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HISTAR® frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Can A913 be galvanized? What electrodes should be used when welding A913 material?
Yes. Upon request, the Silicon limit of A913 can be limited to a range When selecting welding consumables compatible with A913
between 0.14 and 0.25 percent making it suitable to be galvanized. grades, it is suggested by AWS D1.1 that E70, E80 and E90
electrodes be used when matching weld metal strength is required
Are heavy plates available in A913? for Grades 50, 65 and 70, respectively. For locations where
No. However, heavy plates in Grades 50, 65 and higher are undermatching weld metal is permitted to be used, the code
available in other material specifications. recommends using E60, E70 and E80 electrodes.

How ductile are A913 Grades 65 and 70? Can A913 be welded in combination to other grades?
Based on tension tests per ASTM 370, the minimum elongation Yes. Per AWS D1.1, however, the minimum preheat temperature
percentage for A913 Grade 65 is 15 percent for an 8-inch applied to a joint composed of base metals with different preheats
specimen and 17 percent for a 2-inch specimen. The minimum is required to be the highest of the minimum preheats. Therefore,
elongation percentage for A913 Grade 70 is 14 percent for in connections with mixed metals (i.e. A913 steel combined with
an 8-inch specimen and 16 percent for a 2-inch specimen. A992, A572, A36, etc.) preheat requirements of the other
These elongation values, in consideration with A913s favorable materials may control the welding procedure. Again, preheating
toughness characteristics, have led to acceptance of these the A913 has no detrimental effect.
high-strength specifications in seismic design codes.
Is flame cutting of A913 shapes permitted?
For A913 Grade 50, what is the maximum YS and YS/TS ratio? Yes. A913 can be cut with a torch using the same procedures
A913 Grade 50 is available with maximum yield strength (YS) applied to any structural steel. due to the low carbon equivalent
of 65 ksi and maximum yield strength to tensile strength ratio of A913, preheating in order to prevent cracking is generally not
(YS/TS) of 0.85, thereby making it comparable to A992 steel necessary for product temperatures above 32°F.
and an acceptable alternative for use in seismic applications.
This supplementary requirement is available upon request at Can A913 steel profiles undergo flame straightening treatments?
no additional cost and is identified as S75 per ASTM A913. Yes. As with any structural steel it is possible to eliminate
deformations or to give an A913 member a special shape by flame
How can A913 be used in seismic applications? straightening. For local reheating of the entire material thickness
Based on its favorable ductility and toughness characteristics, the maximum flame straightening temperature is 1200°F.
A913 steel is approved for use in AISC 341. Per Section A3.1, For local superficial reheating of the surface only, the
A913 Grade 50 material, when specified with Supplementary maximum flame straightening temperature is 1650°F.
Requirement S75 (available at no additional cost), can be used
in any part of the seismic force resisting system (SFRS) where Can stress relieving treatments be performed on A913 steel?
material of up to 50 ksi yield strength is permitted. Also per Stress relieving post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) may be
Section A3.1, A913 Grade 65 is permitted for use in SFRS necessary when the layout of the structure and/or the expected
members when the member is not expected to yield (i.e. column stress condition after welding requires a reduction of the residual
sections in strong-column, weak-beam applications). Based stresses. If stress relieving is required, it should be performed
on approvals received to date, ASTM A913 Grade 70 steel in the same manner as for any structural steel grade.
is expected to be included in the 2016 version AISC 341. The temperature should range between 980°F and 1080°F.
Similar to A913 Grade 65, the higher yield strength Grade 70 The holding time should be two minutes per mm (1/25”)
material will be permitted for use in the SFRS in members of material thickness, but not less than 30 minutes and
where the steel is not expected to yield. not more than 90 minutes.

How do I weld A913 material? What can I expect when machining shapes in A913?
ASTM A913 is a prequalified weldable material per AWS D1.1. A913 can be machined under the same conditions as grades with
Grades 50 and 65 are weldable without preheating when the the same level of yield strength. Drilling and cutting tests on A913
product temperature is above 32°F and when using a low- showed no difference in tool wear than for other structural grades
hydrogen electrode (H8) – an advantage that is the result of the same strength level. In fact using higher strength steel
of the material’s low Carbon Equivalent (CE%) values compared allows the designer to reduce the size (thickness) of the
to other hot-rolled structural steel. For ASTM A913 Grade 70 material and thus to reduce the machining time.
material, minimum preheat requirements vary from 50°F to
300°F (dependent on thickness), thereby falling in line with Is there a premium for ASTM A913 sections?
other 70 ksi steel available on the market. No. With ASTM A913 material you can get all the extra value –
high yield strength (up to 70 ksi); outstanding toughness
…okay, if the conditions of a connection require preheating, (40 ft-lbf at 70° F, standard for all sections and strengths);
is it acceptable to preheat A913 steel? and excellent weldability (no preheat for Grades 50 and 65) –
For all types of steel, complex and highly restrained conditions at the same price you would pay for 50 ksi material
may require preheating. Oftentimes, this can be avoided by careful (A992, A572 Grade 50, CSA 40.21 350W).
coordination of the weld sequencing; however, if the preheat cannot
be avoided, no issues should arise from preheating A913 steel.

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Applications of HISTAR®

HISTAR®’s outstanding mechanical properties, coupled with its attractive price, enable it to bring value to various

elements of a structure’s design. Most frequently, high-strength HISTAR® profiles are used to reduce the weight

of strength-governed structural elements, including those in gravity systems, long-span trusses, transfer trusses,

outrigger systems, belt trusses, seismic force resisting systems and bridge girders. In addition to weight savings,

use of HISTAR® can also positively impact fabrication, transportation, handling, and erection. In heavy shapes, for

example, the welding time and costs are lowered as thinner members reduce the weld volume and in many situations,

the material can be welded without preheat, thereby leading to considerable savings of time and energy.

Typical applications of HISTAR® include:

Gravity columns Seismic design

When design is not governed by drift or vibration issues, The use of HISTAR® steel allows the engineer to design

the use of HISTAR® Grades 65 [450] and 70 [485] in a moment-frame structure with the economical “strong

gravity columns with reasonable buckling lengths enables column – weak beam” concept. HISTAR® Grade 65

the engineer to reduce the weight and cost of their [450], and soon Grade 70 [485], is permissible for use in

structures. The typical weight savings on a project that column sections where the steel is not expected to yield.

incorporates HISTAR® into gravity columns can vary from Coupled with 50 ksi [345 MPa] beam sections, this

10 to 25 percent of the weight of the entire structure. material enables the engineer to efficiently confine

plastic hinging to the beam sections.

Long-span trusses

In long-span trusses, HISTAR® Grades 65 [450] and Bridge girders

70 [485] bring the most value when used as tension When the design of a bridge is not governed by

members, such as the system’s bottom chord, or in deflection, which is typically the case for those with light

compression members with short buckling lengths. loads and/or short spans, the use of HISTAR® Grades

Employing high-strength HISTAR® steel in trusses can 65 [450] or 70 [485] enables engineers to reduce the

generally result in a 25 percent reduction in weight weight and the cost of the structure. In addition, the use

compared to designs using only 50 ksi [345 MPa] steel. of A913 Grades 50 [345] and 65 [450] make it possible

This reduction in weight is a function of the total span- for the fabricator to weld the steel without preheating

length and the importance of dead loads on the design. (minimum 32°F [0°C] with low-hydrogen electrodes).

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HISTAR® reference projects
Since its introduction in 1990, HISTAR® has been incorporated into the design and construction of more than

300 projects throughout the world. These projects range from supertall structures including One World Trade

Center, The Bow, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Puerta Europa and long-span sports facilities such as

Lucas Oil Stadium, Air Canada Centre, and Astana Arena, to aviation facilities, convention centers, industrial

buildings, offshore platforms, car parks and bridges. A selection of commissions featuring HISTAR® includes:

High-rise Aviation
One Manhattan West, New York Boeing 777 Assembly Building, Everett
One World Trade Center, New York Qatar International Airport, Doha
Three World Trade Center, New York Sabiha Gokcen Hangars, Istanbul
Four World Trade Center, New York
Hearst Tower, New York U.S. Football Stadiums
Hudson Yards, New York Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park, Inglewood
4 Times Square, New York AT&T Stadium, Arlington
425 Park Ave, New York NRG Stadium, Houston
111 South Wacker, Chicago Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
150 North Riverside, Chicago University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale
151 North Franklin, Chicago The Dome at America’s Center, St. Louis
155 North Wacker, Chicago U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
300 North LaSalle, Chicago Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
One Grant Park, Chicago
Roosevelt University Wabash Building, Chicago Baseball stadiums
111 Huntington, Boston Globe Life Field, Arlington
Brickell City Centre, Miami Marlins Park, Miami
The Bow, Calgary Chase Field, Phoenix
Eighth Avenue Place, Calgary Miller Park, Milwaukee
Brookfield Place Calgary Safeco Field, Seattle
One London Place, London, ON
Bay Adelaide Centre, East and West Towers, Toronto Arenas
Hyatt Regency, Seattle Chase Center, San Francisco
Russell Investments Center, Seattle Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center, Milwaukee
Advanced Equities Plaza, San Diego Moda Center, Portland
Emirates Tower, Dubai Spectrum Center, Charlotte
Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Sprint Center, Kansas City
New Poly Plaza, Shanghai Rogers Arena, Vancouver, B.C.
Broad J57, Changsha Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa
VietinBank, Hanoi Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Puerta de Europa, Madrid
Torre de Cristal, Madrid Convention centers
Torre Cepsa, Madrid The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, Cleveland
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
Hospitality and Entertainment McCormick Place Expansion, Chicago
The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas Phoenix Convention Center Expansion, Phoenix
The Palazzo, Las Vegas Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto
Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Vancouver, B.C.
Healthcare Reliance BKC Convention Center. Mumbai
Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda
Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center, Chicago Industrial
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago Tesla Gigafactory 1, Sparks, NV
Prentice Women’s Hospital, Chicago Nucor Steel Decatur, Decatur, AL
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Oakland Glider Offshore, Gulf of Mexico
Intermountain Medical Center, Salt Lake City URSA Offshore, Gulf of Mexico
Cymbaluk Medical Tower at Providence Regional, Everett Lanxi Power Station, Zhejiang, China
Diandong Power Station, Yunnan, China

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