American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2005. Published October 2005. Originally approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as A 514/A 514M – 00a. 3 p. This specification covers quenched and tempered alloy steel plates of structural quality in thicknesses of 6 in. [150 mm] and under intended primarily for use in welded bridges and other structures.