Adoption Info
Official title 2017A Arkansas Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process Code
Effective dates January 1, 2017 – Present
Adopts with amendments ASTM A653/A653M-17, Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
Overview The ASTM A653/A653M standard provides comprehensive requirements for the chemical composition, mechanical properties, and dimensions of steel sheets coated with zinc or zinc-iron alloy by the hot-dip process. It includes guidelines for coating weight, coating thickness, and quality control to ensure the durability and performance of metallic-coated steel sheets used in construction and manufacturing.
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The 2017A Arkansas Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process Code adopts the ASTM A653/A653M-17 standard with specific amendments tailored to Arkansas’s unique conditions. These modifications ensure that metallic-coated steel sheets used in Arkansas meet high standards of safety, performance, and reliability, addressing local environmental and regulatory requirements.

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