COMPARISON BETWEEN SS-41 AND SS-400

( JIS G-3101 )
1. HISTORY
SS 41 AND SS 400 ARE THE FORM OF PRODUCTS ROLLED STEEL FOR GENERAL STRUCTURE
BASE ON JIS G-3101. SS 41 WAS PRODUCED UNTIL END OF DECEMBER 1990 AND AFTER
JANUARY 1ST, 1991 THE PRODUCT WAS CHANGED TO SS 400.

2. COMPARISONS

2.1. PRODUCT FORM

SYMBOL PRODUCT FORM

SI UNITS (REFERENCE)
CUSTOMARILY UNITS

SS 400 SS 41 STEEL PLATES & SHEET, STRIPS, FLATS,

BARS AND SHAPES

2.2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

SYMBOL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (%)

C Mn P S

SS 41 - - 0.50 MAX 0.50 MAX

SS 400 - - 0.50 MAX 0.50 MAX

2.3 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

YIELD STRENGHT TENSILE

(N/MM2) STRENGHT
SYMBOL THICKNESS OF ROLLED STEEL (N/MM2)
(MM)
16 OR OVER 16 OVER 40
UNDER UP TO 40

SS 41 245 MIN 235 MIN 216 MIN 402 TO 510

SS 400 245 MIN 235 MIN 215 MIN 400 TO 510

3. SUMMARY
BASE ON THE ABOVE COMPARISONS, SS 41 AND SS 400 ARE IDENTICAL

4. REFERENCE

JIS HANDBOOK 1990 - FERROUS MATERIAL AND METALLURGY

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 COMPARISON BETWEEN SS-41 AND SS-400 ( JIS G-3101)
AND ASTM A 36
1. HISTORY
SS 41 AND SS 400 ARE THE FORM OF PRODUCTS ROLLED STEEL FOR GENERAL STRUCTURE
BASE ON " JAPAN INDUSTRIAL STANDARD" ( JIS) G-3101. SS 41 WAS PRODUCED UNTIL
END OF DECEMBER 1990 AND AFTER JANUARY 1ST, 1991 THE PRODUCT WAS CHANGED TO SS 400.

ASTM A 36 IS THE CARBON STEEL MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF ROLLED STEEL FOR STRUCTURAL
QUALITY FOR USED IN RIVETED, BOLTED, OR WELDED CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES AND BUILDINGS,
AND FOR GENERAL STRUCTURAL PURPOSES BASE ON "AMERICAN STANDARD OF TESTING MATERIAL"
STANDARD

2. COMPARISONS

2.1. PRODUCT FORM

SYMBOL PRODUCT FORM

SS 400 STEEL PLATES & SHEET, STRIPS, FLATS,

BARS AND SHAPES
STEEL PLATES & SHEET, STRIPS, FLATS,
SS 41 BARS AND SHAPES

A 36 STEEL SHAPES, PLATES AND BARS

2.2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

SYMBOL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (%)

C Mn P S

SS 41 - - 0.05 MAX 0.05 MAX

SS 400 - - 0.05 MAX 0.05 MAX

A 36 - - 0.04 0.05

2.3 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

YIELD STRENGHT TENSILE

(N/MM2) STRENGHT
SYMBOL THICKNESS OF ROLLED STEEL (N/MM2)
(MM)
16 OR OVER 16 OVER 40
UNDER UP TO 40

SS 41 245 MIN 235 MIN 216 MIN 402 TO 510

SS 400 245 MIN 235 MIN 215 MIN 400 TO 510

A 36 250 MIN 250 MIN 250 MIN 400 TO 550

BASE ON THE ABOVE COMPARISONS, SS 41,SS 400 AND ASTM A 36 ARE RATHER IDENTICAL .
NEED FURTHER APPROVAL FROM ENGINEERING TO DECIDE WHICH MATERIAL CAN BE USED.

3. REFERENCE

JIS HANDBOOK 1990 - FERROUS MATERIAL AND METALLURGY

ASTM A 36 : VOL
 BS-4360-43A

COMPARISON BETWEEN BS-4360 GRADE 43A

AND BS-4360 GRADE 43 B

1. COMPARISONS

1.1. PRODUCT FORM

SYMBOL PRODUCT FORM

BS 4360 GRADE 43 A WELDABLE STRUCTURAL STEEL PLATES, STRIP,

WIDE FLAT, SECTIONS, HOLLOW
WELDABLE STRUCTURAL STEEL PLATES, STRIP,
BS 4360 GRADE 43 B WIDE FLAT, SECTIONS, HOLLOW

1.2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

SYMBOL CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (%)

C Mn P S

BS 4360 GRADE 43 A 0.22 MAX 1.60 MAX 0.05 MAX 0.05 MAX

BS 4360 GRADE 43 B 0.20 MAX 1.50 MAX 0.05 MAX 0.05 MAX

1.3 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

YIELD STRENGHT TENSILE

(N/MM2) STRENGHT
SYMBOL THICKNESS OF ROLLED STEEL (N/MM2)
16 OR OVER 16 OVER 40
UNDER UP TO 40

BS 4360 GRADE 43 A 275 MIN 265 MIN 255 MIN 430 TO 580

BS 4360 GRADE 43 B 275 MIN 265 MIN 255 MIN 430 TO 580

NOTE : a. 1 N/MM2 = 1 Mpa

2. REFERENCE

BRITISH STANDARD : BS 4360 ; 1986 EDITION

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 BS-4360-43A

E 43A

TES, STRIP,

TES, STRIP,

Si

0.05 MAX

0.05 MAX

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 A36 &A283C

COMPARISON BETWEEN ASTM A 36

AND ASTM A 283 GRADE C

1. MATERIAL SCOPE (5.1)

ASTM A 283 Gr C consist of four grade of material (A,B,C, & D) of Carbon Steel Plate of Structural Quality
for General Application
ASTM A 36 covers Carbon Steel plate, shape, and bar of Structural Quality for use in riveted, bolted or welded
construction of bridges and building and for General Structural purpose
From material scope, both ASTM A 36 and ASTM A 283 are the Carbon Steel of Structural Quality for General
Application

2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (Thickness up to 19 mm)

Material Chemical Composition (%)

C Mn P S Si Cu
A 36 0.25 - 0.04 0.05 0.4 0.2
A283 Gr C 0.24 0.9 0.04 0.04 0.4 0.2

The chemical composition between ASTM A36 and ASTM A 283 Gr C differ only on Mn content,
The effect of Mn and other element to the weldability can be known by Carbon Equivalen (CE) calculation
The formula CE = C + Si/24 + Mn/6 + Ni/40 + Cr/5 + Mo/4 + V/4 (5.2)

where the element in % weigth

ASTM A 36
CE = 0.25 + 0.4 / 24
= 0.266 %

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 A36 &A283C

ASTM A 283 Gr C
CE = 0.24 + 0.4/24 + 0.9/6 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0
= 0.406 %

It seem that CE of A 283 Gr C is higher than ASTM A 36. Base on this A 283 Gr C is litte bit difficult to weld
compare to A 36.
Refering to ASME IX the weldability of material is classified in to P-Number. Both A 283 Gr C and A 36 is group
in to the same P number 1. It mean that once we make the WPS/PQR with A-36, it also valid for A 283 Gr C.(5.3)

3. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Material Yield Tensile Elongation Elongation

Strength Strength 8 inch 2 inch
ksi(Mpa) ksi(Mpa)

A 36 36(250) 58-80 20 23
(400-550)

A 283 30(205) 55-75 22 25

Gr C (380-515)

The mechanical propertiies between A 36 and A 283 Gr C are almost the same which mean the mechanical prop
range are not big different.

4. CONCLUSION

Base on the above explanation, it can consider that A 36 can be used to alternative substitution of A 283 Gr C.

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 A36 &A283C

In order to decide A 36 as substitution of A 283 Gr C further Engineering approval is required.

5. REFERENCE

5.1. ASTM A 36 & ASTM A 283 Gr C Vol. 01.04, Edition. 1998

5.2. Introduction to the Physical Metallurgy of Welding, Kenneth Easterling, Butterworth Heinemann, 1992
5.3. ASME IX Code : Welding and Brazing Qualification, Edition 1998

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 COMPARISON BETWEEN ASTM A 283 GRADE C
AND JIS G-3101 SS41

1. MATERIAL SCOPE (5.1)

ASTM A 283 Gr C consist of four grade of material (A,B,C, & D) of Carbon Steel Plate of Structural Quality
for General Application
JIS G3101 SS 41 is the material in the form of rolled steel for General Structure
From material scope, both ASTM A 283 Grade C and JIS G3101 SS 41 are the Carbon Steel of Structural
Quality for General Application

2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (Thickness up to 19 mm)

Material Chemical Composition (%)

C Mn P S Si Cu
A283 Gr C - - 0.04 0.04 0.4 0.2
SS 41 - - 0.05 max 0.05 max - -

The chemical composition between ASTM A 283 Gr C and JIS G3101 SS 41 differ only on Si & Cu content,
P and S of ASTM A 283 Grade C is still in the range of JIS G3101 SS 41

3. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Material Yield Tensile

Strength Strength
ksi(Mpa) ksi(Mpa)

A 283 30(205) 55-75

Gr C (380-515)

SS 41 35.5(245) 58-74
(400-510)

The mechanical propertiies between ASTM A 283 Gr C and JIS G3101 SS 41 are almost the same which
mean the mechanical properties range are not big different.

4. CONCLUSION

Base on the above explanation, it can consider that JIS G3101 SS41 can be used to alternative substitution
of A 283 Gr. C. In order to decide JIS G3101 SS 41 as substitution of A 283 Gr C further Engineering
approval is required

5. REFERENCE

5.1. ASTM A 283 Gr C Vol. 01.04, Edition. 1998

5.2. JIS G3101 SS 41, JIS Handbook, Ferrous Material and Metallurgy II, Edition 1990

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