ASTM A871/A871M
Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel Plate With Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance
Available Formats:
- Availability: Immediate Download
- Language: English
- License Type: Single User
- Updates: Not Included
- Availability: Request Quote
- Language: English
- License Type: Enterprise / Multi User
- Updates: Included
About This Item
ASTM A871/A871M is the ASTM standard that covers high-strength low-alloy structural steel plate with atmospheric corrosion resistance. It is used to define a reliable basis for material specification, helping buyers, engineers, and fabricators evaluate plate intended for structural applications where improved weathering performance matters. By setting clear requirements around this steel product, the standard supports more consistent procurement, quality control, and technical compliance across supply chains.
Overview of ASTM A871/A871M
The official title, Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel Plate With Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance, indicates a material specification focused on structural steel plate with enhanced resistance to atmospheric exposure. ASTM A871/A871M provides a common technical reference for ordering and verifying this type of plate, helping align product expectations between manufacturers and purchasers. It is especially useful when projects require a structural steel product that combines strength characteristics with corrosion resistance considerations.
Common use cases of ASTM A871/A871M
This specification is commonly used when sourcing structural steel plate for applications where outdoor exposure or changing weather conditions are a concern. It is relevant to procurement and fabrication workflows that depend on defined material requirements and consistent plate performance. ASTM A871/A871M is often selected as a reference point during material selection, submittal review, and incoming inspection when atmospheric corrosion resistance is part of the project specification.
Benefits of using ASTM A871/A871M
Using ASTM A871/A871M can help reduce uncertainty in purchasing and testing by providing a clear standard for material requirements. It supports more consistent evaluation of structural steel plate, which can improve quality control and simplify compliance checks. For specifiers and fabricators, the standard helps establish a shared technical baseline, lowering the risk of miscommunication and improving confidence that the supplied material matches project expectations.
- Structural steel plate specification
- Atmospheric corrosion resistance focus
- High-strength low-alloy material reference
- Procurement and compliance support
- Quality control and material verification
- Publication Date: 2020-09-14
- Publisher: ASTM
Need This Standard?
Request a personalized quote today to receive the latest edition in PDF or other available formats.
Need This Standard?
Request a personalized quote today to receive the latest edition in PDF or other available formats.
Summarize with AI
Get quick summaries using your favorite AI engine.
Online Standart Disclaimer
OnlineStandart.com is an authorized reseller of international standards, operating through partnerships with authorized distributors. We do not own the copyrights or trademarks of the standards we sell, including but not limited to those of API, ASHRAE, BSI, SAE, ASTM, IEEE, IEC, ASME, ISO, and others.
All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only; their use does not imply endorsement. OnlineStandart.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by any standards development organization unless explicitly stated. The content of this document is for informational purposes only and is intended to promote our licensed reselling services.
Online Standart does not host, distribute, or link to free, unlicensed, or uncertified copies of copyrighted standards. Every document we deliver is a licensed copy obtained through authorized channels and supplied with full licensing documentation. The “Free PDF Download” option on our product pages refers to this free informational document — never to a free copy of any standard.