An ASTM International group is creating a consolidated reference guide for engineers and consultants who want to use stainless steel in construction and transportation projects. ASTM International is a standards development organization that serves as an open forum for the development of international standards.
“It will list all kinds of stainless alloys, including austenitic, martensitic, ferritic and duplex, along with their welding recommendations as well as tests for pre-selection,” said ASTM member Christopher Hahin, an Engineer of Structural Materials and Bridge Investigations for the Illinois Department of Transportation. Anyone interested in helping develop the specification can join ASTM’s committee on stainless steel, steel and related alloys. An appendix to the standard will allow stainless steel manufacturers, corrosion engineers and testing organizations to contribute new alloys to it.