Preriscaldo M270M HPS345W — H16, Low HI, 20–40 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.

Comprendere il Preriscaldo FC per M270M HPS345W / M270 HPS50W

High-performance weathering 345 MPa steel with enhanced weldability. Under D1.5 fracture-critical requirements (Clause 12), the combination of H16 hydrogen designation and this heat input band requires 250°F minimum preheat at 20–40 mm (3/4–1½ 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.

Dove Viene Usato 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.

Controllo Idrogeno H16 per M270M HPS345W / M270 HPS50W

HPS345W (HPS50W) at H16 partially offsets the weldability advantage of HPS chemistry by allowing high hydrogen levels. The FC preheat requirement approaches that of conventional 345W at H8, reducing the cost advantage of the HPS specification. For this reason, most HPS345W fabrication targets H4 or H8 to capture the full preheat benefit.

Perché il Preriscaldo è Importante a 20–40 mm (3/4–1½ in)

Material from 20 to 40 mm (3/4 to 1-1/2 in) includes many girder web plates, splice plates, and bearing stiffener plates. Preheat increases to 20°C (70°F) for Group 1 and 50°C (125°F) for Group 2 under Table 6.3. The thicker section slows hydrogen diffusion, requiring higher preheat to maintain safe cooling rates.

M270M HPS345W / M270 HPS50W a 20–40 mm (3/4–1½ in)

At 20–40 mm, HPS345W (HPS50W) appears in splice plates and web plates for new unpainted bridge construction. The calcium-treated, inclusion-shape-controlled chemistry virtually eliminates lamellar tearing at through-thickness-loaded connections — a critical advantage for corner joints at bearing stiffener-to-flange connections where Z-direction tensile stresses develop during welding contraction.

Preriscaldo Più Alto con Designazione H16

I consumabili H16 consentono fino a 16 mL di idrogeno diffusibile per 100g — il livello più alto consentito per saldatura FC di ponti. A 20–40 mm (3/4–1½ in) con apporto termico 1.2–2.0 kJ/mm, il preriscaldo di 250°F (120°C) compensa il potenziale di idrogeno più elevato.

Altri Acciai da Ponte a H16 1.2–2.0 kJ/mm · 20–40 mm (3/4–1½ in)

M270M HPS345W / M270 HPS50W a H16 1.2–2.0 kJ/mm

Prova Diverse Combinazioni

Usa il Calcolatore Preriscaldo D1.5 per Ponti per consultare qualsiasi acciaio AASHTO M270, livello di idrogeno e combinazione di apporto termico. Vedi anche il Calcolatore Preriscaldo D1.1 per acciaio strutturale.

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