Artigo Australian (AS) Standards for Steel Materials 2 min read • March, 2001 • Normas e classificação › Normas globais de materiais • Última revisão técnica: 2026 Abstract This comprehensive guide covers Australian (AS) steel specifications for carbon and alloy steel materials used in various industrial applications. The standards encompass pressure vessel plates, reinforcing bars for concrete, hot and cold finished products, and specialized steel types including spring, alloy, and hardened steels. These specifications provide essential guidelines for engineers and manufacturers working with steel materials in Australia. Introduction to Australian Steel Standards The Australian Standards (AS) for steel materials establish critical specifications for carbon and alloy steels used across multiple industries. These standards ensure consistency and reliability in steel products manufactured or used within Australia. Types of Steel Materials Covered Australian steel standards address a wide range of steel products including plates for pressure vessels, sheets, strips, slabs, and bars. These materials serve various applications in construction, manufacturing, and engineering sectors. Encontre normas e especificações de materiais A pesquisa analisou normas de materiais de referência, classes, especificações e requisitos em diversos sistemas de padronização globais. Conheça as normas relativas aos materiais Faça uma visita guiada › Comprehensive Standards Listing The following table provides a reference guide to the current Australian Standards for steel materials: Table 1. Australian Standards for Steel Materials Standard Number Year Description AS 1320 1991 Reinforcing bars for concrete AS 1442 1992 Hot rolled bars and semi finished products AS 1443 1983 Cold finished bars AS 1444 1986 Alloy standard steels AS 1447 1991 Spring steels AS 1450 1983 Tubes AS 1548 1988 Plates for pressure vessels AS 1594 1989 Hot rolled products AS 1595 1981 Sheet and strip AS 2506 1990 Hardened and tempered AS 3678 1990 Hot-rolled plates and slabs AS 3679 1990 Hot-rolled bars and sections AS 1449 1994 Plates, sheet and strip AS 2837 1986 Bars and semi-finished products Primary Applications These Australian Standards provide critical specifications for steel materials used in structural applications, pressure vessels, concrete reinforcement, and various manufacturing processes. Engineers and manufacturers rely on these standards to ensure material quality and performance in their respective applications.