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Equivalent Grade to ABS Grade A Steel

ABS Grade A steel is a standard-strength hull structural steel as defined in the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) rules, its key mechanical properties are: yield strength ≥ 235 MPa and tensile strength 400–520 MPa. In accordance with the unified rules of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), standard-strength Grade A steel from the major classification societies is mutually recognised and considered equivalent in terms of performance.