ASTM F1083

This specification covers hot-dipped zinc-coated (galvanized) welded steel pipe in NPS 1, NPS 1 ¼, NPS 1 ½, NPS 2, NPS 2 ½, NPS 3, NPS3 ½, NPS 4, NPS 5, NPS 6, NPS 7, and NPS 8, with the specified nominal wall thickness, intended for fence structures such as structural support. Pipe having other dimensions may be furnished provided such pipe complies with all other requirements of this specification. The steel for welded pipe shall be be of soft weldable quality and shall be made by one or more of the following processes: electric-furnace, open hearth, or basic oxygen. Welded pipe NPS 4 and under may be butt-welded. Welded pipe over NPS 4 shall be electric welded. Pipe shall be coated with zinc inside and outside by hot-dip process. The steel pipe shall meet the tensile requirements for tensile strength and yield strength specified for regular, intermediate strength, and high strength grades. The weight of zinc coating shall be determined by strip test. The dimensional (diameter and thickness) and weight requirements for the steel pipe are specified and the test requirements for welded pipes are detailed. Lengths of toprail may be of random lengths, unless otherwise specified.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers hot-dipped galvanized welded steel pipe in NPS 1 (Note 1) to NPS 8, inclusive, with nominal (average) wall thickness as given in Table 1 and Table 2. Pipe having other dimensions (Note 2) may be furnished provided such pipe complies with all other requirements of this specification. Pipe ordered under this specification is intended for use as a structural support for fencing in accordance with Specification F 1043, Group 1A.

Note 1—The dimensionless designator NPS (nominal pipe size) has been substituted in this specification for such traditional terms as nominal diameter, size, and nominal size.

Note 2—A comprehensive listing of standardized pipe dimensions is contained in ANSI B 36.10.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in brackets are for information only.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
A53/A53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
A700 Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
B6 Specification for Zinc
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
F1043 Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Chain Link Fence Framework
ANSI Standard
B36.10 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe

Index Terms

fence; posts, fence; strength; strength, fence posts; toprails, fence; Coating weight; Fences/fencing materials--specifications; Toprails; Welded steel pipe--specifications; Welded steel shipbuilding materials; Zinc-coated steel pipe--specifications; ICS Number Code 23.040.10 (Iron and steel pipes)

Citing ASTM Standards

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