Provides typical mechanical property data for the most commonly used structural stainless steels and compares them with other metals used in construction.
Building Material | Tensile Strength to weight ratio | Tensile Strength ksi (MPa) | Yield Strength, ksi (MPa) | Elongation in 2in. (50mm), min. % |
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Stainless Steels | ||||
316 Annealed | 257 | 75 (515) | 75 (515) | 35 |
304 Annealed | 257 | 75 (515) | 75 (515) | 35 |
2205 | 324 | 105 (723) | 74 (510) | 30 |
HSLA Steel, 3/4 - 1.5 in. (20-40 mm) | 239 | 67 (460) | 46 (315) | 21 |
Structural Steel (plate and bar) | 261 | 58/80 (400/550) | 36 (250) | 23 |
Carbon steel sheet, cold rolled | 164 | 46 (317) | 34 (234) | 35 |
Aluminum Alloys | ||||
3003-H14 | 222 | 22 (150) | 21 (145) | 40 |
3105-H14 | 255 | 25 (170) | 22 (150) | 5 |
5005-H16 | 265 | 26 (180) | 25 (170) | 5 |
6061-T6 | 459 | 45 (310) | 40 (275) | 12 |
6063-T5 | 276 | 27 (185) | 21 (145) | 12 |
Copper | 112 | 36 (250) | 28 (195) | 30 |
Building Material | Tensile Strength to weight ratio | Tensile Strength ksi (MPa) | Yield Strength, ksi (MPa) | Elongation in 2in. (50mm), min. % |