ASTM A487 Steel Properties

The below table outlines the material properties for ASTM A487 material including the young's modulus, yield strength, ultimate strength and other relevant mechanical properties required for structural and mechanical design.

ASTM A487 Young's Modulus

The Young's Modulus of ASTM A487 is 200,000 MPa.

ASTM A487 Ultimate Strength

The Ultimate Strength of ASTM A487 ranges between 690 and 845 MPa.

ASTM A487 Yield Strength

The Yield Strength of ASTM A487 ranges between 515 and 520 MPa depending on the material grade. See the below tables to get your specific material grade material strength.

Unit System Young's Modulus, E Density, ρ Ultimate Strength, Fu Yield Strength, Fy Thermal Expansion Coef., α Poisson's Ratio, ν
Metric200,000 MPa7,800 kg/m3690 MPa520 MPa12 1/°C0.29
Imperial29,000 ksi487 lb/ft3100 ksi75 ksi6.67 1/°F0.29
Unit System Young's Modulus, E Density, ρ Ultimate Strength, Fu Yield Strength, Fy Thermal Expansion Coef., α Poisson's Ratio, ν
Metric200,000 MPa7,800 kg/m3845 MPa515 MPa12 1/°C0.29
Imperial29,000 ksi487 lb/ft3123 ksi75 ksi6.67 1/°F0.29
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