ASTM A3-87(1995)
Standard Specification for Steel Joint Bars, Low, Medium, and High Carbon (Non-Heat-Treated)

Standard No.

ASTM A3-87(1995)

Release Date

1987

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM A3-01

Latest

ASTM A3-01(2019)

Scope

1.1 This specification covers steel joint bars for connecting steel rails in mine, industrial, and standard railroad track.

1.2 Three grades of joint bars are defined for applications where non-heat treated bars are suitable:

1.2.1 Grade 1, low-carbon, primarily for industrial and mine use.

1.2.2 Grade 2, medium-carbon, primarily for industrial and mine use.

1.2.3 Grade 3, high-carbon, for general use in standard railroad track. They may be used in the production of insulated track joints.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

ASTM A3-87(1995) history

• 2019 ASTM A3-01(2019) Standard Specification for Steel Joint Bars, Low, Medium, and High Carbon (Non-Heat-Treated)
• 2001 ASTM A3-01(2012) Standard Specification for Steel Joint Bars, Low, Medium, and High Carbon (Non-Heat-Treated)
• 2006 ASTM A3-01(2006) Standard Specification for Steel Joint Bars, Low, Medium, and High Carbon (Non-Heat-Treated)
• 2001 ASTM A3-01 Standard Specification for Steel Joint Bars, Low, Medium, and High Carbon (Non-Heat-Treated)
• 1987 ASTM A3-87(1995) Standard Specification for Steel Joint Bars, Low, Medium, and High Carbon (Non-Heat-Treated)