Precalentamiento HPS345W — H4, Hi, 40–60 mm: 250°F

M270M HPS345W / M270 HPS50W

AASHTO M270M HPS345W (M270 HPS50W) is a high-performance weathering bridge steel with enhanced weldability through controlled chemistry — 0.11% max carbon, 0.006% max sulfur with calcium treatment for inclusion shape control. Developed under FHWA-funded research to eliminate the lamellar tearing and inconsistent toughness problems of earlier weathering steel bridge designs. The lower carbon equivalent compared to conventional Gr.345W reduces cracking sensitivity at flange splices. NFC preheat per Table 6.3 Group 1; FC per Tables 12.6/12.7.

Entendiendo el Precalentamiento FC para M270M HPS345W / M270 HPS50W

High-performance weathering 345 MPa steel with enhanced weldability. 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 HPS345W / M270 HPS50W

Preferred over conventional Gr.345W for new unpainted bridge construction. The HPS designation indicates FHWA-developed chemistry with 0.11% max carbon and controlled sulfur for enhanced weldability and lamellar tearing resistance. Flange splice CJP welds benefit from the lower carbon equivalent, reducing reject rates during cold-weather bridge fabrication. Material cost premium over standard Gr.345W is typically 15–25% per ton but eliminates weldability-related rework.

Control de Hidrógeno H4 para M270M HPS345W / M270 HPS50W

HPS345W (HPS50W) already has inherently low carbon equivalent due to HPS chemistry control. Combined with H4 consumables, the preheat requirement drops to the lowest tier in Tables 12.6/12.7 — frequently 20–30°F lower than conventional 345W, compounding the weldability advantage of HPS chemistry with optimized hydrogen control.

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 HPS345W / M270 HPS50W en 40–60 mm (1½–2½ in)

HPS345W (HPS50W) at 40–65 mm covers main flange plates on new unpainted highway bridges. The controlled chemistry gives better CVN toughness transition behavior than conventional 345W — 20–30 J higher at -29°C (−20°F) — which improves the fracture resistance of thick flange splices in cold-climate service. Fabricators report 30–40% fewer repair rates on HPS flange splice welds compared to conventional 345W at the same thickness.

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 HPS345W / M270 HPS50W 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 HPS345W / M270 HPS50W 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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