예열 M270M Gr.345W — H4, Low HI, 20–40 mm: 200°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.

M270M Gr.345W / M270 Gr.50W의 FC 예열 이해

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 200°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.

M270M Gr.345W / M270 Gr.50W이 사용되는 곳

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.

M270M Gr.345W / M270 Gr.50W의 H4 수소 제어

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.

20–40 mm (3/4–1½ in)에서 예열이 중요한 이유

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.

20–40 mm (3/4–1½ in)에서의 M270M Gr.345W / M270 Gr.50W

At 20–40 mm, Gr.345W (50W) serves as the primary plate for unpainted bridge girder webs and connection plates. Weathering steel butt splices require the same CJP quality as painted Gr.345 but with compositional matching of the filler metal. Improper filler selection leaves a cosmetically distinct weld face that does not develop the same protective oxide, creating a maintenance concern on exposed bridges.

FC 교량 용접용 H4 인증 용접재료

H4 보조 지정은 용접재료가 용착 금속 100g당 최대 4 mL의 확산성 수소를 방출함을 인증합니다. 파괴 임계 M270M Gr.345W / M270 Gr.50W에서 20–40 mm (3/4–1½ in) 두께, 1.2–2.0 kJ/mm 입열량 시 H4 용접재료는 FC 표에서 가장 낮은 예열 200°F (90°C)를 달성합니다.

H4 1.2–2.0 kJ/mm · 20–40 mm (3/4–1½ in)에서의 다른 교량 강재

H4 1.2–2.0 kJ/mm에서의 M270M Gr.345W / M270 Gr.50W

다양한 조합 시도

D1.5 교량 예열 계산기를 사용하여 AASHTO M270 강재, 수소 수준 및 입열량 조합을 조회하세요. D1.1 예열 계산기도 참조하세요.

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