A913 Gr.70のSMAW (low-hydrogen)用予熱 — 3/4" to 1-1/2"
A913 Gr.70をSMAW (low-hydrogen)で板厚3/4" to 1-1/2"で溶接する場合の最低予熱およびパス間温度。AWS D1.1:2025 表5.11に基づく。
AWS D1.1:2025 表5.11に基づく — すべての値は条項に追跡可能。
低水素SMAW、SAW、GMAW、またはFCAWプロセス（高強度鋼）
SMAW (Low-Hydrogen)
Low-hydrogen SMAW (E7018/E7016) uses basic-coated electrodes requiring rod oven storage, assigned to Category B in Table 5.11.
For high-strength shapes and plate, E7018 provides adequate tensile match for steels up to Category C. E8018-C3 or E9018-M may be required for higher-strength steels to meet weld metal strength matching requirements. Bead sequencing on thick TMCP flanges should follow qualified WPS parameters precisely to avoid overheating the refined microstructure.
A913 Gr.70
ASTM A913 Grade 70 (70 ksi yield, 90 ksi minimum tensile) is a TMCP structural shape used in heavily loaded columns and seismic applications requiring higher strength than Gr.50/60/65. It falls under Category C for standard low-hydrogen processes, with preheat requirements reflecting its higher strength level and CE-IIW of approximately 0.42-0.48. With H8-certified consumables, it qualifies for Category F — 32°F up to 2-1/2”, 150°F above. The TMCP QST microstructure provides inherent resistance to hydrogen cracking through its fine-grained bainitic structure, which is why H8 consumables unlock a reduced-preheat path not available for conventional Q&T steels at similar strength. A913 Gr.70 is primarily available in W14 sections ranging from W14x233 through W14x730, with limited W12 and W36 availability.
A913 Gr.70とSMAW-LHでこの予熱が必要な理由
TMCP 70 ksi shape with Category F reduced preheat using H8 consumables. The higher strength level of this steel places it in Category C of Table 5.11, which carries elevated preheat requirements compared to Category B grades. At 150°F minimum with SMAW-LH, the preheat ensures the cooling rate stays slow enough to prevent hydrogen-induced cracking in this higher-hardenability material. Category C steels demand careful attention to interpass temperature control throughout the weld sequence.
A913 Gr.70の代表的な適用例
Used in heavily loaded interior columns of super-tall buildings, transfer truss compression chords, mega-brace members in outrigger systems, stadium roof cantilever supports, and seismic collectors in high-rise cores. A913 Gr.70 TMCP shapes enable smaller column sections, freeing usable floor space on every floor of the building. Column splice butt welds at upper stories and moment connection flange welds carry the highest inspection priority. The 70 ksi yield enables using W14x398 where conventional Gr.50 would require W14x550, saving 38% in material weight and 3-4 inches of floor space per column. Erection splices at every 2-3 stories use CJP groove welds with backing bars removed and back-gouged per seismic detailing requirements. The Category F path with H8 consumables (32°F up to 2-1/2", 150°F above) provides a practical alternative to full Category C preheat on these thick-flange column splices.
3/4" to 1-1/2"で予熱が重要な理由
Preheat climbs at this range as thicker material slows heat dissipation, trapping hydrogen at crack-susceptible grain boundaries.
A913 Gr.70のカテゴリーC予熱
表5.11のカテゴリーCは、焼入性と残留応力の組み合わせにより高い予熱が必要な高強度鋼に適用されます。3/4" to 1-1/2"のA913 Gr.70において、150°Fの最低予熱は溶接冷却速度を遅くし、熱影響部での割れ感受性マルテンサイトの生成を防ぎます。拘束された継手の多パス溶接では、パス間温度をこの最低値以上に維持することが特に重要です。
SMAW (low-hydrogen)と3/4" to 1-1/2"における他の鋼材
A913 Gr.70とSMAW (low-hydrogen)
A913 Gr.70溶接ガイド
D1.1:2025参考データ。AWSとの提携なし。