Question

Structural Steel normally has carbon content less than _______

(a) 1.0%

(b) 0.6%

(c) 3.0%

(d) 5.0%

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I'd like to ask this question from Properties of Steel in division Materials, Structures and Specifications of Design of Steel Structures

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) 0.6%

The best explanation: Structural Steel  normally have a carbon content less than 0.6%. Carbon content increases hardness, yield and tensile strength of steel but it decreases ductility and toughness.