Abstract

This specification covers steel fence posts and assemblies manufactured from hot-wrought sections and intended for use in field and line fencing. Line posts shall be fabricated from steels A or B and assemblies from steels A, B, or C. The cross sections of the line post shall be T, U, or Y sections. One item from each lot shall be selected at random for testing. A lot shall consist of all posts or assemblies or both, of the same length offered for delivery at the same time.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers steel fence posts and assemblies manufactured from hot-wrought sections and intended for use in field and line fencing.

1.2 The posts are available in tee, channel, or U and Y-bar shapes or angle shapes and are furnished painted or galvanized, unless otherwise specified.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

A29/A29M Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought, General Requirements for

A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

A123/A123M Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

A153/A153M Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

A499 Specification for Steel Bars and Shapes, Carbon Rolled from T Rails

A641/A641M Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire

A700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment

Federal Standards

Military Standards

Keywords

hot wrought steel bars; steel bars;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 77.140.85 (Iron and steel forgings)

DOI: 10.1520/A0702-89R06

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ASTM A702