Preheat M270M HPS485W — H4, Low HI, ≤ 20 mm: 100°F

M270M HPS485W / M270 HPS70W

AASHTO M270M HPS485W (M270 HPS70W) is a high-performance weathering steel with 485 MPa (70 ksi) yield, used in long-span bridge girder flanges and heavily loaded members where weight reduction is critical. Produced as quenched-and-tempered plate up to 100 mm (4 in) thick. The high strength level places it in NFC Group 2 (Table 6.3) with higher minimum preheat than Group 1. FC preheat follows Tables 12.6/12.7 alongside the 345W grades but at higher temperatures reflecting the increased hardenability. Maximum interpass per Table 6.4 is 230°C (450°F) to protect the Q&T microstructure.

Memahami Preheat FC untuk M270M HPS485W / M270 HPS70W

High-performance 485 MPa (70 ksi) weathering bridge steel. Under D1.5 fracture-critical requirements (Clause 12), the combination of H4 hydrogen designation and this heat input band requires 100°F minimum preheat at ≤ 20 mm (3/4 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.

Di Mana M270M HPS485W / M270 HPS70W Digunakan

Used in long-span bridge main girder flanges, cable-stayed bridge edge girders, and heavily loaded interchange ramp girders where weight reduction is critical. Enables 20–30% weight savings versus Gr.345 designs, allowing shallower girder sections that reduce embankment costs. Flange thickness often exceeds 50 mm (2 in), making preheat and interpass control critical at every CJP splice. Fabricators must use dual-readout temperature monitoring to ensure joints stay within the qualified range between minimum preheat and maximum interpass.

Kontrol Hidrogen H4 untuk M270M HPS485W / M270 HPS70W

For HPS485W (HPS70W), specifying H4 consumables is a strategic choice that significantly reduces preheat costs on thick flange splices. At 40+ mm flange thickness, every 25°F reduction in required preheat saves approximately 15–20 minutes per splice in heating time, directly impacting the critical-path schedule of bridge girder fabrication.

Mengapa Preheat Penting pada ≤ 20 mm (3/4 in)

Material up to 20 mm (3/4 in) covers most cross-frame angles, stiffener clips, lateral bracing members, and light bridge plate. At this thickness, hydrogen diffusion is efficient and preheat requirements are the lowest in Table 6.3 — 10°C (50°F) for both groups. In FC service, this thickness tier also carries the lowest preheat in Tables 12.4–12.7, starting at 40°C (100°F) for H4 consumables.

M270M HPS485W / M270 HPS70W pada ≤ 20 mm (3/4 in)

HPS485W (HPS70W) under 20 mm is uncommon because its high-strength benefit is marginal at thin gauges where member capacity is governed by buckling rather than yield. When specified, it appears in compact tension flanges on short deep girders for interchange ramps. The Q&T microstructure makes welding procedure more sensitive to heat input than conventional grades — even at thin plate, interpass monitoring is essential.

Bahan Habis Pakai Bersertifikat H4 untuk Pengelasan FC Jembatan

Penunjukan tambahan H4 menyertifikasi bahwa bahan habis pakai mengendapkan tidak lebih dari 4 mL hidrogen difusibel per 100g logam yang diendapkan. Untuk fraktur kritis M270M HPS485W / M270 HPS70W pada ketebalan ≤ 20 mm (3/4 in) dengan masukan panas 1.2–2.0 kJ/mm, bahan habis pakai H4 mencapai preheat terendah 100°F (40°C) di tabel FC.

Baja Jembatan Lain pada H4 1.2–2.0 kJ/mm · ≤ 20 mm (3/4 in)

M270M HPS485W / M270 HPS70W pada H4 1.2–2.0 kJ/mm

Coba Kombinasi Berbeda

Gunakan Kalkulator Preheat Jembatan D1.5 untuk mencari baja AASHTO M270, tingkat hidrogen, dan kombinasi masukan panas. Lihat juga Kalkulator Preheat D1.1 untuk baja struktural.

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