Designation: A633/A633M −24
Standard Specification for
Normalized High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel Plates
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation A633/A633M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers normalized high-strength low-
alloy structural steel plates for welded, riveted, or bolted
construction.
1.2 This material is particularly suited for service at low
ambient temperatures of −50 °F [−45 °C] and higher where
notch toughness better than that expected in as-rolled material
of a comparable strength level is desired.
1.3 Four grades, designated Grades A, C, D, and E are
covered by this specification. Grade A provides a minimum
yield point of 42 ksi [290 MPa]. Grades C and D provide a
minimum yield point of 50 ksi [345 MPa] in thicknesses up to
2.50 in. [65 mm], inclusive and 46 ksi [315 MPa] in thick-
nesses over 2.50 in. [65 mm]. Grade E provides a minimum
yield point of 60 ksi [415 MPa] in thicknesses up to 4.0 in.
[100 mm], inclusive and 55 ksi [380 MPa] in thicknesses over
4 in. [100 mm].
1.4 Current practice normally limits plates furnished under
this specification to maximum thickness of 4 in. [100 mm] for
Grades A, C, and D, and to a maximum thickness of 6 in.
[150 mm] for Grade E. However, the maximum thickness of
the plates is limited only by the capacity of the composition to
meet the specified mechanical property requirements.
1.5 When the steel is to be welded, it is presupposed that a
welding procedure suitable for the grade of steel and intended
use or service will be utilized. See Appendix X3 of Specifica-
tion A6/A6M for information on weldability.
1.6 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the SI units are
shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be
exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used inde-
pendently of the other. Combining values from the two systems
may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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A6/A6M Specification for General Requirements for Rolled
Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
3. General Requirements for Delivery
3.1 Material furnished under this specification shall con-
form to the requirements of the current edition of Specification
A6/A6M, for the ordered material, unless a conflict exists in
which case this specification shall prevail.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 The requirements for fine austenitic grain size in Speci-
fication A6/A6M shall be met.
5. Heat Treatment
5.1 The material shall be normalized by heating to a suitable
temperature which produces an austenitic structure, but not
exceeding 1700 °F [925 °C], holding a sufficient time to attain
uniform heat throughout the material and cooling in air.
5.1.1 Grade E material over 3 in. [75 mm] in thickness shall
be double normalized.
5.2 If the purchaser elects to perform the required heat
treatment, the material shall be accepted on the basis of mill
tests made from test coupons heat treated in accordance with
the purchase order requirements. If the test coupon heat
treatment requirements are not indicated on the purchase order,
the manufacturer shall heat treat the test coupons under
conditions considered appropriate. The manufacturer shall
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel,
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
A01.02 on Structural Steel for Bridges, Buildings, Rolling Stock and Ships.
Current edition approved March 1, 2024. Published April 2024. Originally
approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as A633/A633M – 18.
DOI: 10.1520/A0633_A0633M-24.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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