AS1163 C250 is a steel grade of hollow section steels specified in the AS/NZS 1163 standard. And, AS/NZS 1163 is the Australian and New Zealand standard for cold-formed structural steel hollow sections. These sections are normally electric resistance welded and are used for structural purposes and engineering applications. There are three main steel grades specified, with or without impact properties, which vary in yield strength and tensile strength. It is important to note that the standard applies to both welded and seamless hollow sections in circular, square, and rectangular shapes. The AS/NZS 1163 standard is an important tool for engineers when specifying the required properties of cold-formed structural steel hollow sections.
How do distinguish AS1163 C250 from other steel grades? The nominal minimum yield strength of hollow sections is used to determine the grade classification (in MPa). The prefix “C” is used before the value of the nominal yield strength of the steel to indicate that the section is cold-formed. Only cold-formed structural steel hollow sections are covered by AS/NZS 1163. Also, if the number is followed by a suffix “L0”, this steel grade must meet the impact test requirements. As a result, AS1163 C250 means cold-formed structural steel hollow sections with 250 MPa minimum yield strength, and no impact test required.