Precalentamiento 345W — H4, Hi, 40–60 mm: 250°F

M270M Gr.345W / M270 Gr.50W

AASHTO M270M Gr.345W (M270 Gr.50W) is a weathering bridge steel with 345 MPa (50 ksi) yield that forms a protective oxide patina for unpainted bridge service. The copper-chromium-nickel alloying provides atmospheric corrosion resistance, eliminating lifetime repainting costs estimated at $15–25 per square foot per cycle. Weld filler must match the weathering composition (E8018-W2 or equivalent) for exposed joints. NFC preheat per Table 6.3 Group 1; FC per Tables 12.6/12.7 which carry higher preheat than the non-weathering grades.

Entendiendo el Precalentamiento FC para M270M Gr.345W / M270 Gr.50W

Weathering 345 MPa (50 ksi) bridge steel for unpainted service. Under D1.5 fracture-critical requirements (Clause 12), the combination of H4 hydrogen designation and this heat input band requires 250°F minimum preheat at 40–60 mm (1½–2½ in). Lower hydrogen levels (H4 < H8 < H16) allow lower preheat because less hydrogen enters the weld deposit. Similarly, higher heat input reduces preheat requirements because slower cooling rates give hydrogen more time to diffuse out.

Dónde se Usa M270M Gr.345W / M270 Gr.50W

Deployed in unpainted bridge plate girders across humid, coastal, and high-maintenance-cost environments. The weathering patina eliminates lifetime repainting cycles estimated at $15–25/sq ft per cycle. Weld filler must match the weathering composition (E8018-W2 or ER80S-G-W) for exposed joints to ensure the weld face develops the same protective oxide as the base metal. Conventional Gr.345W is being replaced by HPS345W in new designs due to superior weldability.

Control de Hidrógeno H4 para M270M Gr.345W / M270 Gr.50W

Weathering Gr.345W (50W) with H4 benefits from reduced preheat on field splice joints where maintaining temperature in wind-exposed bridge erection conditions is challenging. The E8018-W2 low-hydrogen electrode commonly used for weathering steel field work typically carries H4 or H8 designation.

Por qué el Precalentamiento Importa en 40–60 mm (1½–2½ in)

Material from 40 to 65 mm (1-1/2 to 2-1/2 in) covers heavy girder flanges, thick splice plates, and main member plate. This is the critical thickness range for bridge fabrication — preheat reaches 65°C (150°F) for Group 1 and 80°C (175°F) for Group 2. FC preheat at this thickness can exceed 200°C (400°F) depending on hydrogen level and heat input.

M270M Gr.345W / M270 Gr.50W en 40–60 mm (1½–2½ in)

Gr.345W (50W) at 40–65 mm covers girder flanges on medium-span unpainted bridges where the lifecycle cost of eliminating repainting outweighs the modest material premium. The higher-alloy chemistry for weathering resistance increases the carbon equivalent compared to plain Gr.345, which is why D1.5 assigns weathering grades to Tables 12.6/12.7 rather than 12.4/12.5 for FC preheat — a separate set of tables with generally higher preheat requirements reflecting the increased cracking susceptibility of the Cu-Cr-Ni alloying elements. Flange splice procedures must account for the weathering composition by matching filler metals to ensure consistent patina development across the weld face.

Consumibles Certificados H4 para Soldadura FC de Puentes

El designador suplementario H4 certifica que el consumible deposita no más de 4 mL de hidrógeno difusible por 100g de metal depositado. Para fractura crítica M270M Gr.345W / M270 Gr.50W en espesor 40–60 mm (1½–2½ in) con aporte térmico > 2.8 kJ/mm, los consumibles H4 logran el menor precalentamiento de 250°F (120°C) en las tablas FC.

Otros Aceros de Puente en H4 > 2.8 kJ/mm · 40–60 mm (1½–2½ in)

M270M Gr.345W / M270 Gr.50W en H4 > 2.8 kJ/mm

Prueba Diferentes Combinaciones

Usa la Calculadora de Precalentamiento D1.5 para Puentes para consultar cualquier acero AASHTO M270, nivel de hidrógeno y combinación de aporte térmico. También consulta la Calculadora de Precalentamiento D1.1 para acero estructural.

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