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ABSTRACT
This article explores the characteristics of steel in detail, with a focus on laboratory tests performed to evaluate them. A ubiquitous material in our daily lives, it is used in a wide variety of applications ranging from building structures to kitchen tools, to cars and airplanes. However, not all steels are identical, and they can vary considerably in terms of physical and mechanical properties. The characteristics of steel can be classified according to many criteria, but corrosion resistance and mechanical properties are undoubtedly among the most important.
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Thibault FOURCADE: Engineer
INTRODUCTION
Steels are highly versatile materials that can be classified according to a wide range of characteristics. Physical properties such as color, density, thermal or electrical conductivity and melting point can all be used to classify them. However, one of the most important properties to consider is corrosion resistance, particularly to atmospheric oxygen. Mechanical characteristics such as toughness, elasticity, malleability and ductility are also crucial in determining the dimensions and limits of use of parts subjected to stress and strain. These parameters are generally assessed through laboratory tests carried out under standardized conditions on specimens of standardized dimensions.
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steel | chemical characteristic | mechanical characteristic
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Standards and norms
NF EN 1090, which defines the requirements for the manufacture, inspection and certification of steel and aluminum products used in construction.
NF A 35-016, which defines the requirements for steels used in steel construction.
NF EN 1993-1-1, which defines the requirements for the design and calculation of steel structures.
NF EN 10025, which...
Regulations
Law of January 3, 1977, on the quality of construction.
Decree of December 30, 1977 on the approval of construction products.
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