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Table 7 Mechanical properties of E500 and F500W steels based on static tension tests of cylindrical samples

From: Evaluation of applicability of thick E500 TMCP and F500W QT steel plates for Arctic service

Steel grade and plate thickness

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σ t, MPa

σ 0.2, MPa

δ 5, %

Ψ, %

σ t, MPa

σ 0.2, MPa

δ 5, %

Ψ, %

E500, 25 mm

635

550

24.0

67

620

515

27

73

F500W, 30 mm

715

655

22.5

73

705

650

21

78

F500W, 35 mm

615

520

23.0

74

600

500

27

75

  1. σ t tensile strength, σ 0.2 yield strength, δ 5 elongation, Ψ relative contraction ratio in thickness direction