ASTM A 656/A 656M - 03 Standard Specification for Hot-Rolled Structural Steel, High-Strength Low-Alloy Plate with Improved Formability

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved April 10, 2003. Published June 2003. Originally published in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as A 656/A 656M – 00a. 2 p. This specification covers two types and four strength grades of high-strength low-alloy, hot rolled structural steel plate for use in truck frames, brackets, crane booms, rail cars, and similar applications. Steels that conform to this specification offer improved formability.