ASTM A648-18
Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Hard-Drawn for Prestressed Concrete Pipe

Standard No.

ASTM A648-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM A648-18

Scope

1.1 This specification covers two classes of uncoated, high-strength, hard-drawn steel wire for use in the manufacture of prestressed concrete pipe. In application, the wire is helically wrapped on the pipe maintaining tension by mechanical means not including drawing dies.

1.2 A supplementary requirement (S1) is provided for use where hydrogen embrittlement (HE) resistance testing is required by the purchaser. Supplementary requirement (S1), which establishes acceptance criteria for HE resistance testing, applies only when specified in the purchase order or contract.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 The following caveat pertains only to the test method portions of this specification, 6.3.3 and 6.5.3: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM A648-18 Referenced Document

• ASTM A1032 Standard Test Method for Hydrogen Embrittlement Resistance for Steel Wire Hard-Drawn Used for Prestressed Concrete Pipe
• ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
• ASTM A510 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel
• ASTM A700 Standard Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment
• ASTM A941 Standard Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related Alloys, and Ferroalloys
• ASTM E328 Standard Test Methods for Stress Relaxation Tests for Materials and Structures

ASTM A648-18 history

• 2018 ASTM A648-18 Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Hard-Drawn for Prestressed Concrete Pipe
• 2012 ASTM A648-12 Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Hard-Drawn for Prestressed Concrete Pipe
• 2011 ASTM A648-11 Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Hard Drawn for Prestressing Concrete Pipe
• 2004 ASTM A648-04a Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Hard Drawn for Prestressing Concrete Pipe
• 2004 ASTM A648-04 Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Hard Drawn for Prestressing Concrete Pipe
• 1995 ASTM A648-95(2000) Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Hard Drawn for Prestressing Concrete Pipe