DNV D36 Shipbuilding Steel Coil

DNV D36 Shipbuilding Steel Coil

DNV D36 Shipbuilding Steel Coil – High-Strength Hull Structural Steel | Expert Data

Complete technical data for DNV D36 shipbuilding steel coil: chemical composition, mechanical properties, thermal properties, and international equivalent grades. Ideal for ship hulls and offshore structures.

Welding, flame cutting, cold forming, hot forming, machining

DNV D36 Shipbuilding Steel Coil Introduction

DNV D36 is a high-strength structural steel grade certified by DNV (Det Norske Veritas) for shipbuilding and marine applications. With a minimum yield strength of 355 MPa and excellent weldability, it is widely used in the construction of hulls, decks, and critical structural components. The steel offers good toughness at low temperatures, meeting DNV standards for plastic strain and impact resistance. It undergoes controlled rolling or normalizing to achieve fine-grained microstructure and consistent properties. Equivalent to AH36 grades in other classification societies, it ensures global compliance and reliable performance in harsh marine environments.

DNV D36 Shipbuilding Steel Coil Chemical Composition

Chemical requirements for D36 steel according to DNV rules. Maximum values unless otherwise specified. Fine-grain practice with sufficient aluminum is required.

ElementStandard Value (%)Remarks
Carbon (C)≤0.18Heat analysis; product analysis may have slight deviations
Silicon (Si)0.10 – 0.50Deoxidation element; typical range
Manganese (Mn)0.90 – 1.60Improves strength and toughness
Phosphorus (P)≤0.035Maximum limit to ensure ductility
Sulfur (S)≤0.035Maximum limit for good welding and toughness
Niobium (Nb)≤0.05Microalloying for grain refinement (optional)
Vanadium (V)≤0.10Grain refinement, higher strength (optional)
Titanium (Ti)≤0.02For sulphide shape control (optional)
Aluminum (Al, acid-soluble)≥0.015Required for fine-grain steel; total Al ≥0.020
Copper (Cu)≤0.35Residual element; higher allows improved corrosion resistance
Chromium (Cr)≤0.20Residual element
Nickel (Ni)≤0.40Residual element; beneficial for toughness
Molybdenum (Mo)≤0.08Residual element
Nitrogen (N)≤0.012Maximum; higher if sufficient nitride formers present
Carbon Equivalent (CEV)≤0.38% (for ≤50mm)CEV = C+Mn/6+(Cr+Mo+V)/5+(Ni+Cu)/15; product analysis

DNV D36 Shipbuilding Steel Coil Thermal and Electrical Physical Properties

Typical physical properties of low-alloy carbon steel similar to D36 at room temperature. Actual values may vary slightly depending on heat treatment and exact composition.

PropertyTypical ValueUnitTest Condition
Density (ρ)7.85g/cm³At 20°C
Modulus of elasticity (E)205GPaAt 20°C
Shear modulus (G)80GPaEstimated from E and ν
Poisson's ratio (ν)0.30-Typical for steel
Thermal expansion coefficient (α)11.5 × 10⁻⁶/K20°C to 100°C; 12.5 × 10⁻⁶ from 20-200°C
Thermal conductivity (λ)52W/(m·K)At 20°C; decreases with temperature
Specific heat capacity460J/(kg·K)At 20°C; increases with temperature
Electrical resistivity (ρₑ)0.15μΩ·mAt 20°C

DNV D36 Shipbuilding Steel Coil Mechanical Properties

Tensile and impact properties as specified in DNV rules for D36 steel. Unless otherwise agreed, testing is performed in the as-delivered condition.

PropertyStandard Required ValueUnitTest Condition
Yield strength (ReH)≥355MPaTransverse test piece; thickness ≤50 mm
Tensile strength (Rm)490 – 620MPaTransverse test piece; thickness ≤50 mm
Elongation (A)≥21%Gauge length 5.65√So; transverse; thickness ≤50 mm
Bend test (bend diameter)d=3a-180° bending; no cracks; thickness ≤50 mm
Charpy V-notch impact energy (KV)≥34 (longitudinal)JTest temperature -20°C; individual values; average of three ≥34 J, one min. 24 J
Charpy V-notch impact energy (KV)≥24 (longitudinal)JSingle minimum value at -20°C

DNV D36 Shipbuilding Steel Coil Fully Equivalent Material Standards and Substitute Grades

Country / RegionStandardGradeRemarks
InternationalDNVD36Original classification society
USA / InternationalABSAH36Same strength level, impact test -20°C
UK / InternationalLRAH36Lloyd's Register equivalent
France / InternationalBVAH36Bureau Veritas equivalent
ChinaCCSAH36China Classification Society equivalent
Japan / InternationalNKAH36Nippon Kaiji Kyokai equivalent
South Korea / InternationalKRAH36Korean Register equivalent
Italy / InternationalRINAAH36Registro Italiano Navale equivalent
Russia / InternationalRSAH36Russian Maritime Register equivalent
EuropeEN 10025-4S355MLSimilar mechanical properties, impact at -20°C, structural steel

DNV D36 Shipbuilding Steel Coil Application Introduction

DNV D36 steel coil is designed for load-bearing structures in marine and offshore environments. Its balanced strength and toughness make it ideal for cold forming, welding, and heavy fabrication. Common delivery conditions include TMCP to ensure excellent weldability and reduced preheating requirements.

Product Applications: Ship hull plates and coils, Offshore platform structural components, Wind turbine monopiles and transition pieces, Crane booms and jibs, Heavy-duty storage tanks and pressure vessels (non-critical)

Processed into products: Bilge keels, Web frames and stringers, Deck plating, Shell plating, Stiffeners and brackets, Bulkhead plates, Helideck structures, Mud mats and sea fastenings

Application industries: Shipbuilding (container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, naval vessels), Offshore oil & gas (jackets, decks, modules, drilling platforms), Offshore renewable energy (wind turbine foundations, substations), Port and harbor construction (cranes, berths, sheet piling), Heavy machinery and structural engineering

DNV D36 Shipbuilding Steel Coil Similar / Substitutional Material Recommendations

Country / RegionStandardGradeRemarks
InternationalDNVE36Higher toughness (impact -40°C) for lower temperature service
InternationalDNVF36Very high toughness (impact -60°C) for extreme cold conditions
InternationalDNVA36Lower toughness (impact 0°C), not for critical structures
USAASTM A131AH36Conventional shipbuilding steel, similar strength and impact
EuropeEN 10025-3S355N/NLFine grain structural steel with similar strength, impact temperature options

Notes:

All values refer to typical thickness ≤50 mm unless specified otherwise. For thicker plates, impact requirements may be adjusted. DNV certification includes mandatory tests: chemical analysis, tensile test, Charpy V-notch impact test, and bend test. Supplementary testing (ultrasonic, CTOD) may be required for critical applications. The delivery condition should be agreed upon at the time of order to achieve the required microstructure and properties.

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