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HSS 559x559x19 is the largest square HSS included in CSA G40.20/21-13. An HSS 559x559x19 column produced to CSA
G40.21 350W Grade has a factored yield resistance (fully braced) of 12 700 kN. The CISC Handbook 11th Edition will
include design and detailing tables and column selection tables for large circular HSS, including HSS 508×13, and the
above-mentioned large square HSS.
ASTM A1085: ASTM Specification A1085 was introduced in 2013. It covers HSS that are produced to meet requirements
comparable to those in CSA G40.20/21 350WT Category 1. The material is required to conform to a minimum average
Charpy V-notch impact value of 25 ft-lb at 40°F (approximately 34 J at 4°C), as documented in the mill test report. In
addition, a maximum yield stress of 70 ksi (485 MPa) as well as a minimum yield stress of 50 ksi (345 MPa) applies.
Minimum corner radius control is another measure unique to A1085 square and rectangular HSS. All in all, A1085 HSS are
superior to A500 products in various aspects. Additional information has been provided in the Technical Column in
Advantage Steel, Issue No. 48.
H-Pile Shapes
HP-shapes produced to ASTM A572 Grade 50 (345MPa) are most common. HP460 and HP410 sections have recently been
added to ASTM A6/A6M. Large HP-shapes in A913 grades are also produced by ArcelorMittal International. As compared to
W-shapes, HP shapes have thicker webs, which may help to eliminate the need for doubler and continuity plates when
used as columns. Split tees made from HP shapes have more compact stems.
Channels and Angles
CSA G40.21 350W: Until recently, CSA G40.21 300W had been the dominant grade for channels and angles used in Canada.
In 2014, Gerdau Corporation, the largest producer of popular sizes of channels and angles in Canada, introduced GGMULTI
products and raised the strength to a new level. These multi-grade channels and angles are produced to comply with
G40.21 350W and 300W (as well as ASTM A572 Gr.50 and A36).
380W grade angles have been and still are popular for the manufacturing of open-web steel joists.
Large Angles: ArcelorMittal International produces L305x305 and L254x254 angles; Nucor Yamato produces L254x254
angles.
The 345 Megapascal Era
Upon the arrival of GGMULTI channels and angles, the transition to 345 MPa structural shapes is complete. Common
W-shapes, channels, angles, H-piles and hollow structural sections are all produced to a specified yield stress of 345
MPa/350 MPa (317 MPa round HSS are still common). Design professionals, specifiers, fabricators, distributors and end
users of steel will all benefit from a unified strength (nominal) level of common products. The 11th Edition of the CISC
Handbook, scheduled for publication late in the year, will reflect the current reality.
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