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Lesotho AS/NZS 3679.1 GRADE 300 HOT-ROLLED BARS, FLAT AND SECTIONS

Product Description

I. Standard Positioning (Clearly define the boundaries)


AS/NZS 3679.1 "Structural Steel - Part 1: Hot-Rolled Bars and Sections" (the current version is : 2016, replaced by : 2010) is one of the three core material standards for structural steel in Australia/New Zealand. It only covers hot-rolled open-section steel and bars:

 

StandardCoverage
AS/NZS 3679.1Hot-Rolled Bars, Plates, and Open Sections (the current topic)
AS/NZS 3678Hot-Rolled Plates and Patterned Plates
AS/NZS 3679.2Stitched H-Sections (Welded Beams/Columns)
AS/NZS 1163Cold-Rolled/Hot-Rolled Hollow Sections (SHS/RHS/CHS, not covered by 3679.1)


Grade 300 is applicable for structures designed according to AS 4100, AS 5100.6, and NZS 3404. It is weldable (AS/NZS 1554) and can be bolted or riveted.

 

II. Grade 300 Steel Grade System


The number "300" represents the nominal minimum yield strength (MPa) of this steel grade. Under the same 300 classification, based on the impact toughness requirements, there are four subgrades:

 

SubgradeImpact RequirementsApplicable Scenarios
300 (Base Grade)No Charpy RequirementsGeneral structural frames, beams and columns
300L027 J @ 0℃ (average), single value ≥ 20 JLow temperature/dynamic load-sensitive conditions
300L1527 J @ −15℃ (average), single value ≥ 20 JMore severe low-temperature conditions
300S070 J (Seismic Grade, only in New Zealand, in conjunction with NZS 3404)New Zealand seismic/fault critical structures


When placing an order, please write the full subgrade, for example, AS/NZS 3679.1-300L0. Do not just write "300", otherwise it will be defaulted to no impact acceptance.

 

III. Types of Section Steel (Core) under Grade 300 Steel Grade

CategoryCodeSection CharacteristicsExample NameTypical Applications
Universal BeamUBParallel flange H-shaped, height > flange width, strong in bending310 UB 46.2 (310 represents nominal height in mm, 46.2 is weight in kg/m)Beams, purlins, primary and secondary load-bearing components
Universal ColumnUCFlange width ≈ height, approximately square section, stable in compression200 UC 46.2Columns, axial compression components
Parallel Flange Channel PFCFlange inner surface parallel, C-shaped opening300 PFCTrusses, connecting beams, supports
Tapered Flange ChannelTFCFlange with taper (old type channel steel)-General structures, trusses
Equal Angle SteelEAL-shaped, two limbs of equal length, symmetrical strength100×100×10 EASupports, trusses, connections
Unequal Angle SteelUAL-shaped, two limbs of unequal length150×90×10 UATruss chords, secondary structures
T-Section SteelTeeFormed from universal section sectionsExtracted from UB/UCConnectors, light-duty trusses

Flat Steel /

Round Steel / 

Square Steel / Hexagonal Steel

Flat/

Round/

Square/

Hexagon

Bar materialsLike 100×10 FlatConnecting plates, anchoring, general processing


Key Points:

 

  • The section dimensions of UB/UC/PFC are unique to Australian standards and cannot be directly interchanged with British Standard BS4, European Standard IPE/HE (EN 10365). When reporting specifications, the dimensions must be in accordance with the Australian standard table.
  • Common specification range reference: UB from 150 UB to 610 UB; UC from 100 UC to 310 UC; Angle steel 20×20×3 to 250×250×28;

 

 

IV. Grade 300 Technical Requirements

1. Chemical Composition (Fore-runners' Analysis, Maximum Percentage by Mass)

ElementCMnSiPSCEV
Grade 3000.221.600.500.0400.0400.44 - 0.46


CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15.

 

  • Microalloying: Microalloying elements are not allowed in the base grade 300. They can only be added when the thickness is ≥ 15 mm, with a total of ≤ 0.15% (Nb ≤ 0.02%, V ≤ 0.03%, Ti ≤ 0.04%), and the content of each element must be indicated in the certificate.
  • Intentional addition of boron is not allowed (unless agreed by the buyer); the total of residual elements is ≤ 1.00%.
  • Grain refinement elements Al/Ti can be added, with a total of ≤ 0.15%.

 

2. Mechanical Properties (Classified by thickness of inspected part, minimum value)

Thickness

t (mm)

Yield Strength

ReH (MPa)

 

Tensile Strength

Rm (MPa)

 

Tensile Elongation

A5 (%)

t ≤ 1132044022
11 < t ≤ 1731043022
 
17 < t ≤ 4030043022
t > 4028041022


That is: The thicker the steel, the lower the yield/ tensile requirements. This is the law of strength attenuation of the steel type as the section thickness increases. When placing orders and calculating strength, it is essential to take the actual flange thickness grade as the value.

 

3. Dimension and weight tolerance (Key item)

ItemTolerance
Single piece weightNot less than nominal value 97.5% (i.e. -2.5%)
Batch (≥1 t)total mass Nominal value ±2.5%
UB/UCheight ±3 mm
Flange width+6 / -5 mm
Flange/ web thickness±0.7~1.5 mm (depending on the specification)
StraightnessUniversal steel 1 mm/m, total bend ≤4 mm for 6 m
Flange perpendicularity (non-perpendicularity)1% of flange width

4. Surface quality, marking and certificates

 

  • The surface must not have harmful defects that affect use (cracks, heavy skin, folding, etc.).
  • New 2016 regulations: All products must be traceable to the test certificate. The marking requirement for steel sections has been changed from "forced rolled marking >150 mm" to a permanent marking requirement based on performance; the label must correspond to the corresponding furnace number and certificate.
  • Each batch of delivery must be accompanied by a quality certificate (MTC), including furnace number, chemical composition (C/Mn/Si/P/S/Cr/Mo/V/Ni/Cu/Al/Ti/Nb/B/CE), mechanical properties, impact results (such as L0/L15), etc.
  • In engineering projects, ACRS certification (Australian New Zealand Steel Reinforcement and Structural Steel Certification Body) products are usually required.