JP2006322019A - THERMO-MECHANICAL CONTROL PROCESS TYPE 590 MPa-CLASS H-SHAPE STEEL, AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a TMCP (thermo-mechanical control process) type 590 MPa-class H-shape steel requiring no particular special-purpose wire for welding. <P>SOLUTION: The TMCP type 590 MPa-class H-shape steel has a chemical composition consisting of, by mass, ≤0.041 to 0.06% C, 0.03 to 0.6% Si, 0.3 to 1.6% Mn, ≤0.03% P, ≤0.015% S, 0.1 to 0.5% Cu, 0.1 to 1.5% Ni, 0.11 to 1.0% Cr, 0 to 0.29% Mo, 0.005 to 0.10% V, 0.005 to 0.07% Nb, 0.005 to 0.03% Ti, 0 to 0.0005% B, 0.003 to 0.049% Al, ≤0.008% N, ≤0.004% O, ≤0.0001% H and the balance Fe with impurities. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a thermal processing control type 590 MPa class H-shaped steel and a method for producing the same, and more specifically, is used in the fields of architecture, civil engineering, marine structures, etc., and is a thermal processing control (hereinafter referred to as “TMCP”) technology. Depending on the application, the base material has a tensile strength characteristic with a yield point of 440 to 540 MPa, a tensile strength of 590 to 740 MPa, and a yield ratio of 80% or less, and the base material and the weld heat affected zone (hereinafter referred to as “HAZ”). .)) Each relates to a TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel having impact characteristics with Charpy absorbed energy at 0 ° C. of 47 J or more using a V-notch test piece and a method for producing the same.

  In recent years, with the increase in the height of buildings and the increase in size of various structures such as offshore structures, H-section steels that are superior in performance to conventional ones are required. That is, there is a growing demand from the industry for H-section steel with higher strength than before and H-section steel with higher strength than before and with less change in mechanical properties in the cross section and excellent weldability.

  In response to such a request, Patent Document 1 discloses a method for manufacturing a thick H-section steel having a thickness of 40 mm or more with a small difference in mechanical properties in the thickness direction while being cooled, for a steel piece having a specific chemical composition. In particular, “a method for producing an H-section steel with a small difference in mechanical properties in the thickness direction” is disclosed in which heating, rolling and cooling under specific conditions are performed.

  Further, in Patent Document 2, as a method for producing a high-strength, high-toughness H-shaped steel that has no restrictions on the cooling rate after rolling, has little material variation in the flange thickness direction and between lots, and has excellent weldability, “A method for producing an H-section steel with little material variation and excellent weldability” is disclosed in which a steel material having a specific chemical composition is heated, rolled and cooled under specific conditions.

JP-A-6-145786

JP-A-10-72620

  In the technique proposed in the above-mentioned patent document 1, it is important to control the increase in the hardness of the surface from the thickness (1/4) t to the thickness distribution in the thickness direction. Is based on the knowledge that it is effective to control the temperature history of the (1/4) t part. The tensile strength is 295 to 415 MPa, the tensile strength is 490 to 610 MPa, and the yield ratio is 80% or less. It is effective for the production of 490 MPa class H-section steels that require strength characteristics and H-section steels with lower strength levels. However, it is not suitable for the production of 590 MPa class H-section steel, which requires higher strength.

  According to the technique proposed in Patent Document 2, although a 590 MPa class H-section steel can be produced, the amount of C contained in the steel in order to ensure desired characteristics is 0.001 to 0.040 mass. %, It is difficult to ensure the properties of the weld metal due to dilution of the base material during welding. Therefore, there is a problem that a special dedicated wire for welding is required and the cost is increased.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel that does not require a special dedicated wire for welding and a method for manufacturing the same. In addition, said "590 MPa class H-section steel" has the tensile strength characteristic that a yield point is 440-540 MPa, tensile strength is 590-740 MPa, and yield ratio is 80% or less about a base material as a mechanical property. At the same time, both the base material and the HAZ indicate those having impact characteristics with Charpy absorbed energy at 0 ° C. using a V-notch test piece of 47 J or more.

  Another object of the present invention is that no special dedicated wire for welding is required, and in addition to having the above-mentioned mechanical properties, the change in mechanical properties in the cross section is small, and the weldability is also improved. It is an object to provide an excellent TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel and a method for producing the same.

  Note that “the change in mechanical properties in the cross section is small” specifically means that Hvmax and Hvmin are the maximum value and the minimum value of the Vickers hardness in the thickness direction at the flange width ¼, respectively. As a value, it means that the value of ΔHv represented by “ΔHv = Hvmax−Hvmin” is 50 or less. If △ Hv satisfies this condition, the yield point is 440 to 540 MPa and the tensile strength is included in the cross section of the H-shaped steel as the object of the present invention, including the position of the outermost layer of the plate where it is difficult to collect a test piece of the specified size. It is possible to obtain a tensile strength characteristic of 590 to 740 MPa, a yield ratio of 80% or less, and an impact characteristic of 47 J or more with Charpy absorbed energy at 0 ° C. using a V-notch test piece.

  In addition, “excellent weldability” means that weld cracks are unlikely to occur, and in addition, weld defects are less likely to occur.

  The inventors of the present invention have made various studies in order to obtain a 590 MPa class H-section steel that does not require a special dedicated wire for welding and has the mechanical properties described above. As a result, the following findings (a) to (i) were obtained.

  (A) The contents of C, Si, Mn, Cu, Ni, Cr, V, Nb, Ti and Al are strictly controlled, and the contents of P, S, N, O (oxygen) and H as impurities By applying TMCP technology to steels with strictly regulated properties, the desired mechanical properties of H-section steel are obtained: yield point of 440-540 MPa, tensile strength of 590-740 MPa, yield ratio of 80% or less. It is possible to stably provide tensile strength characteristics in the material, and further, impact characteristics in the base material and HAZ having Charpy absorbed energy at 0 ° C. of 47 J or more using a V-notch test piece. In the above case, desired characteristics can be ensured without using a special dedicated wire.

  (B) Strictly regulating the content of H as the impurity is also effective in preventing welding defects.

  (C) It is effective to disperse Nb and Ti carbonitrides in order to ensure good impact characteristics of the base metal and welded parts, in particular, impact characteristics of HAZ. And dispersion | distribution of the said carbonitride is accelerated | stimulated by restrict | limiting strictly the content of O as said impurity.

  (D) In order to obtain desired mechanical properties without deteriorating the so-called “acoustic anisotropy”, the main structure is preferably a bainite structure. For that purpose, recrystallization of the austenite structure during rolling is performed. In addition to the above-described Nb and Ti, which are elements to be suppressed, the content of Mo, B and the like is also preferably controlled.

  “Acoustic anisotropy” means that the propagation speed (that is, the speed of sound) of the reflected sound wave from the unhealthy part inside the material differs between the rolling direction and the direction perpendicular to the rolling direction. It is measured by an oblique angle ultrasonic flaw detection test (hereinafter referred to as “bevel angle UST”) defined by JIS Z 3060 (2002) or the like to guarantee the soundness of welds in a building structure. If this “acoustic anisotropy” is large, the judgment of the position and size of the unhealthy part at the oblique angle UST will be out of order, impairing the reliability of the pass / fail judgment of the welded part, and repairing the welded defective part. It will cause trouble.

(E) In order to provide the base material with the desired tensile strength characteristics more stably and to prevent weld cracks stably, in addition to the control of the element content already described, the following formula (1) It is better to control the value of Pcm expressed.
Pcm = C + (Si / 30) + (Mn / 20) + (Cu / 20) + (Ni / 60) + (Cr / 20) + (Mo / 15) + (V / 10) + 5B 1).

  (F) By reducing the number of A-based inclusions that have been extended by rolling, stable impact characteristics of the base material and impact characteristics of the welded portion can be ensured. Further, reducing the number of A-based inclusions leads to a reduction in trap sites of hydrogen diffusing from the weld metal, and is effective in suppressing the occurrence of welding defects due to the stress concentration effect of the elongated A-based inclusions.

  (G) By optimizing the dispersion state of Nb and Ti carbonitrides and applying the TMCP technology, the H-shaped steel can be stably provided with a desired mechanical property within a specific range. A steel ingot may be manufactured at a casting speed.

  (H) For a steel ingot cast at a specific casting speed or a steel piece produced from the steel ingot, a heating temperature, a cumulative rolling reduction, a rolling end temperature, a cooling start temperature, a cooling stop temperature, and a cooling rate are specified. By applying the TMCP technology as a condition, the H-shaped steel can be provided with desired mechanical properties extremely stably.

  (I) If the value of ΔHv is 50 or less in the cross section of the H-section steel that is the object of the present invention, a specimen having a specified size is collected in the cross section of the H-section steel that is the object of the present invention. Including the position of the outermost layer of the plate that is difficult to obtain, the yield point is 440 to 540 MPa, the tensile strength is 590 to 740 MPa, the yield ratio is 80% or less, and the Charpy at 0 ° C. using a V-notch test piece. It is possible to obtain an impact characteristic of 47 J or more with absorbed energy.

  The present invention has been completed based on the above findings, and the gist of the present invention is the thermal processing control type 590 MPa class H-section steel shown in the following (1) and (2), and the thermal processing shown in (3). It exists in the manufacturing method of a control type 590 MPa class H-section steel.

  (1) By mass%, C: 0.041 to 0.06%, Si: 0.03 to 0.6%, Mn: 0.3 to 1.6%, P: 0.03% or less, S: 0.015% or less, Cu: 0.1 to 0.5%, Ni: 0.1 to 1.5%, Cr: 0.11 to 1.0%, Mo: 0 to 0.29%, V: 0.005-0.10%, Nb: 0.005-0.07%, Ti: 0.005-0.03%, B: 0-0.0005%, Al: 0.003-0.049% , N: 0.008% or less, O: 0.004% or less, H: 0.0001% or less, the balance having a chemical composition comprising Fe and impurities, thermal processing control type 590 MPa class H-section steel.

(2) By mass%, C: 0.041-0.06%, Si: 0.03-0.6%, Mn: 0.3-1.6%, P: 0.03% or less, S: 0.015% or less, Cu: 0.1 to 0.5%, Ni: 0.1 to 1.5%, Cr: 0.11 to 1.0%, Mo: 0 to 0.29%, V: 0.005-0.10%, Nb: 0.005-0.07%, Ti: 0.005-0.03%, B: 0-0.0005%, Al: 0.003-0.049% , N: 0.008% or less, O: 0.004% or less, H: 0.0001% or less, with the balance being Fe and impurities, the value of Pcm represented by the following formula (1) being 0 It has a chemical composition of .15 to 0.21, the cleanliness of the A-based inclusions is 0.04% or less, the proportion of bainite in the structure is 70 to 100%, and the following formula (2) It is the △ value of Hv 50 or less, the following (3) thermal processing controlled 590MPa grade H-beams value of VR, represented is characterized in that 0.98 to 1.02 by the formula.
Pcm = C + (Si / 30) + (Mn / 20) + (Cu / 20) + (Ni / 60) + (Cr / 20) + (Mo / 15) + (V / 10) + 5B 1)
ΔHv = Hvmax−Hvmin (2)
VR = VL / VC (3)
In addition, the element symbol in (1) Formula represents content in steel in the mass% of the element. Further, Hvmax and Hvmin in the expression (2) represent the maximum value and the minimum value of the Vickers hardness in the thickness direction at the flange width 1/4, respectively. Furthermore, VL and VC in the expression (3) represent the sound speed in the rolling direction and the sound speed in the flange width direction at the portion having the flange width ¼, respectively.

  (3) A steel ingot having the chemical composition according to the above (1) or (2) cast at a casting speed of 0.5 to 1 m / min or a steel slab produced from the steel ingot at a temperature of 1000 to 1350 ° C. After heating to the temperature of the region, the cumulative reduction ratio at the true strain in the temperature region of 950 ° C. or lower at the portion of the flange width ¼ is 0.3 or more, and the hot rolling end temperature is 850 to 700 ° C. After hot rolling so as to be at a temperature, cooling is performed so that the cooling start temperature is 850 to 700 ° C., the cooling stop temperature is 650 to 200 ° C., and the cooling rate is 0.5 to 15 ° C./s. The manufacturing method of the heat processing control type | mold 590MPa class H-section steel.

  Hereinafter, the invention relating to the manufacturing method of the thermal processing control type 590 MPa class H-section steel of (1) and (2) and the thermal processing control type 590 MPa class H section steel of (3) are respectively referred to as “present invention ( 1) ”to“ present invention (3) ”. Also, it may be collectively referred to as “the present invention”.

  The H content in the present invention refers to the amount of hydrogen released from room temperature to 650 ° C. measured at a temperature rising rate of 10 ° C./min using a temperature-programmed desorption gas analyzer. In addition, the Vickers hardness is measured when the test force is 98.07 N on a cross section perpendicular to the rolling direction at a 1 mm pitch from the steel surface (the surface in contact with the rolling roll) to the flange and web thickness directions. Points to the value. The pitch in the flange width and web height direction is 50 mm or less.

  In addition, the “thermal processing control type” (“TMCP type”) in the present invention is a predetermined mechanical element amount less than usual by utilizing reduction in a low temperature range or on-line cooling. It refers to having properties and excellent weldability.

  The TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel of the present invention has a tensile strength characteristic with a yield point of 440 to 540 MPa, a tensile strength of 590 to 740 MPa, and a yield ratio of 80% or less, and for the base material and HAZ, Charpy absorbed energy at 0 ° C using a V-notch test piece has an impact characteristic of 47 J or more, and does not require a special wire for welding, so it can be used for high-rise buildings and offshore structures. It can be used for various large structures. This TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel can be obtained relatively easily by the production method of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, each requirement of the present invention will be described in detail. In addition, “%” of the content of the chemical component means “mass%”.

(A) Chemical composition C: 0.041 to 0.06%
C has the effect | action which raises the intensity | strength of a base material and a welding part. However, if the content is less than 0.041%, not only the effect of addition is poor, but it is difficult to ensure the characteristics of the weld metal due to dilution of the base material during welding. On the other hand, if the C content increases, and in particular, if the C content exceeds 0.06%, the toughness of the base material and the welded portion decreases, and weld cracks are likely to occur. Therefore, the content of C is set to 0.041 to 0.06%.

Si: 0.03-0.6%
Si has the effect | action which ensures the intensity | strength of a base material and a welding part. However, if the content is less than 0.03%, the effect of addition is poor. On the other hand, when the Si content increases, particularly when the Si content exceeds 0.6%, the occurrence of weld cracking increases, and the weld zone toughness decreases, particularly the HAZ toughness decreases. Therefore, the Si content is set to 0.03 to 0.6%.

Mn: 0.3 to 1.6%
Mn is an indispensable element for ensuring the strength and toughness of the base material and the weld. However, if the Mn content is less than 0.3%, a sufficient addition effect cannot be obtained. On the other hand, if the Mn content increases, especially if the Mn content exceeds 1.6%, the hardenability becomes too high and the weldability decreases, and also the weld zone toughness decreases, especially the HAZ toughness. Will cause a decline. Therefore, the Mn content is set to 0.3 to 1.6%.

P: 0.03% or less P is an element that is unavoidably present in steel as an impurity, segregates at the grain boundary to reduce toughness, and further causes hot cracking during welding. In particular, when its content exceeds 0.03%, the toughness is lowered and the occurrence of hot cracks during welding becomes significant. Therefore, the content of P is set to 0.03% or less. In addition, since P is a more preferable impurity as there are few P, the minimum is not prescribed | regulated in particular.

S: not more than 0.015% S too much promotes center segregation and causes a large amount of stretched MnS, so the mechanical properties of the base material and the welded part, especially the mechanical properties of HAZ Cause deterioration. In particular, when the content exceeds 0.015%, the mechanical properties of the base material and the welded portion are significantly deteriorated. Therefore, the content of S is set to 0.015% or less. In addition, since it is a preferable impurity, so that there are few S, the minimum is not prescribed | regulated.

Cu: 0.1 to 0.5%
Cu has an effect on strength and corrosion resistance. However, if the content is less than 0.1%, the effect of addition is poor. On the other hand, if the Cu content exceeds 0.5%, surface cracking during hot working tends to occur. Therefore, the Cu content is set to 0.1 to 0.5%.

Ni: 0.1 to 1.5%
Ni has the effect | action which raises the toughness of a base material, and if the content shall be 0.1% or more, the reliable toughness improvement effect of a base material will be acquired. Further, when the Ni content is 0.1% or more, the effect of improving hardenability is also obtained. However, when the content exceeds 1.5%, surface flaws are likely to occur during continuous casting, particularly when casting a steel ingot. Therefore, the Ni content is set to 0.1 to 1.5%. As described above, in the present invention containing 0.1 to 0.5% of Cu, the amount of Cu added for securing strength and corrosion resistance is large, and the content is particularly 0.2% or more. In some cases, in order to prevent surface cracking during rolling, the Ni content is desirably set to 1/2 or more of the Cu content.

Cr: 0.11 to 1.0%
Cr has the effect | action which improves hardenability. In order to obtain this effect reliably, the Cr content needs to be 0.11% or more. However, if the content exceeds 1.0%, the weld zone toughness, particularly the HAZ toughness, is lowered. Therefore, the content of Cr is set to 0.11 to 1.0%.

Mo: 0 to 0.29%
The addition of Mo is optional. If added, it has the effect of increasing strength. However, the Mo content increases. In particular, when the Mo content exceeds 0.29%, weldability may be deteriorated and acoustic anisotropy may be increased. Therefore, the content of Mo is set to 0 to 0.29%.

V: 0.005-0.10%
V has an effect of increasing strength. However, if the content is less than 0.005%, sufficient reinforcing action cannot be obtained. On the other hand, if the V content increases, and in particular, if the V content exceeds 0.10%, the toughness and weldability may be deteriorated. Therefore, the content of V is set to 0.005 to 0.10%.

Nb: 0.005 to 0.07%
Nb has an effect of improving strength and toughness. However, if the content is less than 0.005%, the above effect cannot be obtained. On the other hand, if the Nb content exceeds 0.07%, not only the effect of improving the strength and toughness of the base metal is saturated, but also the toughness of the welded portion, particularly the HAZ toughness, is significantly reduced. Furthermore, the acoustic anisotropy is extremely increased. Therefore, the Nb content is set to 0.005 to 0.07%.

Ti: 0.005 to 0.03%
Ti has the effect of improving the surface properties of steel ingots, especially slabs. Ti also has the effect of increasing weld toughness, in particular HAZ toughness. In order to obtain these effects, the content needs to be 0.005% or more. However, if the Ti content exceeds 0.03%, the toughness of the base metal is lowered, and the weld toughness, particularly the HAZ toughness, may be lowered. Furthermore, the acoustic anisotropy may be increased. Therefore, the content of Ti is set to 0.005 to 0.03%.

B: 0 to 0.0005%
The addition of B is optional. If added, it has the effect of improving the hardenability and increasing the strength. However, if its content exceeds 0.0005%, the toughness of the base metal may be lowered, or the weld zone toughness, particularly the HAZ toughness may be lowered. Furthermore, the acoustic anisotropy may be increased. Therefore, the content of B is set to 0 to 0.0005%.

Al: 0.003 to 0.049%
Al is an element effective for deoxidation during steelmaking. Al also has the effect of refining crystal grains. The above effect is obtained when the Al content is 0.003% or more. However, if the Al content increases, and particularly if the Al content exceeds 0.049%, the amount of inclusions increases and the toughness decreases. Therefore, the content of Al is set to 0.003 to 0.049%.

N: 0.008% or less When N is present in a large amount, the weld toughness, particularly HAZ toughness, is lowered. In particular, if the content exceeds 0.008%, not only the weld joint toughness but also the base metal toughness is unavoidably deteriorated. Therefore, the N content is set to 0.008% or less. In addition, since N is a more preferable impurity as there are few, the minimum is not prescribed | regulated.

O: 0.004% or less O (oxygen) is an impurity inevitably contained in steel. When the content of O increases, and particularly when the content of O exceeds 0.004%, the toughness and ductility of the base material and the welded portion are reduced. Therefore, the content of O is set to 0.004% or less. In addition, since O is a more preferable impurity as there are few, the minimum is not prescribed | regulated.

H: 0.0001% or less H is an impurity inevitably contained in steel, and causes hydrogen embrittlement and welding defects. When the H content increases, and particularly when the H content exceeds 0.0001%, hydrogen embrittlement and welding defects are likely to occur. Therefore, the H content is set to 0.0001% or less. Since H is a more preferable impurity, the lower limit is not particularly specified.

  As described above, the H content in the present invention is the amount of hydrogen released when the temperature is increased from room temperature to 650 ° C. at a temperature increase rate of 10 ° C./min using a temperature-programmed desorption gas analyzer. Point to. The hydrogen embrittlement described above is a phenomenon that occurs when the H concentration (H content) in the steel exceeds the critical hydrogen concentration depending on the steel type and applied stress.

Pcm: 0.15-0.21
When the value of Pcm represented by the formula (1) is 0.15 or more, the desired tensile strength characteristics of the base material, that is, the yield point of 440 to 540 MPa, the tensile strength of 590 to 740 MPa, and 80% or less A tensile strength characteristic called a yield ratio can be stably provided. If the value of Pcm is too large, weld cracks are likely to occur. Therefore, the value of Pcm is preferably 0.21 or less from the viewpoint of stably and reliably preventing the occurrence of weld cracks.

  For the above reason, the TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel according to the present invention (1) contains the elements from C to H in the above-mentioned range, and the balance is defined as having a chemical composition composed of Fe and impurities. .

  Further, the TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel according to the present invention (2) contains the elements from C to H in the above-mentioned range, the balance is Fe and impurities, and Pcm represented by the above formula (1) Of the chemical composition of 0.15 to 0.21.

(B) A-type inclusions By reducing the number of A-type inclusions that are extended by rolling, stable impact characteristics of the base material and impact characteristics of the welded portion can be ensured. Further, reducing the number of A-type inclusions leads to a reduction in trap sites of hydrogen diffusing from the weld metal, and is effective in suppressing the occurrence of welding defects due to the stress concentration effect of the elongated A-type inclusions. In particular, when the amount of inclusion A is 0.04% or less in terms of cleanliness, it is possible to secure stable impact characteristics of the base metal and impact characteristics of the welded portion, and stable generation of welding defects. Can be suppressed.

  For the above reason, the TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel according to the present invention (2) defines the cleanliness of the A-based inclusions as 0.04% or less.

  In addition, the cleanliness of the inclusion A is observed with an optical microscope at a measurement field number of 60 and a magnification of 400 times as described in “Microscopic test method for non-metallic inclusions in steel” of JIS G 0555 (1998). What is necessary is just to measure by what is called a "point calculation method".

(C) Microstructure By making the main structure a bainite structure, the TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel according to the present invention can be provided with desired mechanical properties without deteriorating acoustic anisotropy. In particular, by setting the ratio of bainite in the structure to 70% or more, the acoustic anisotropy is small, and the desired mechanical properties, that is, the yield point of 440 to 540 MPa, the tensile strength of 590 to 740 MPa, 80 % TMCP type 590 MPa class with stable tensile strength characteristics in the base metal with a yield ratio of less than 10% and impact characteristics in the base metal and welds with Charpy absorbed energy at 0 ° C. of 47 J or more using a V-notch specimen H-section steel can be obtained. The proportion of bainite in the structure may be 100%, in other words, it may be a bainite single-phase structure.

  For the above reason, the TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel according to the present invention (2) stipulates that the proportion of bainite in the structure is 70 to 100%.

  It is known that the volume proportion of a phase in the tissue is equal to the area proportion. For this reason, what is necessary is just to use the area ratio measured by normal microstructure observation means, such as an optical microscope, for the ratio of the bainite to said structure | tissue.

It is effective to disperse Nb and Ti carbonitrides in order to secure good impact characteristics of the base metal and welds, especially HAZ impact characteristics. When the distribution density of Nb and Ti carbonitrides having a long side length of 10 to 400 nm is in the range of 10 ⁵ to 10 ⁷ pieces / mm ² in the transmission electron microscope photograph of the thin film sample, The effect is great.

(D) Vickers hardness in the thickness direction at a portion having a flange width of 1/4. When the value of ΔHv represented by the above formula (2) is 50 or less, the TMCP type 590 MPa class H having a small change in mechanical properties. Shape steel can be obtained.

  In addition, the Vickers hardness in the thickness direction is measured at the part of the flange width 1/4 at the sampling position of the H-section steel specimen in the “rolled steel for building structure” defined in JIS G 3136 (2005). It is compliant.

  For the above reason, the TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel according to the present invention (2) is the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value of the Vickers hardness in the thickness direction at the portion of the flange width 1/4 (2 ) It was defined that the value of ΔHv represented by the formula was 50 or less.

  As already stated, the Vickers hardness is 1 mm in the thickness direction of the flange and web from the steel surface (surface in contact with the rolling roll) on the cross section perpendicular to the rolling direction with a test force of 98.07 N. The value when measured by pitch. The pitch in the flange width and web height direction is 50 mm or less.

(E) Acoustic anisotropy at a portion with a flange width of 1/4 In the H-section steel according to the present invention, the variation in acoustic anisotropy due to the difference in the portion is small. What is necessary is just to investigate anisotropy.

  In order to guarantee the soundness of the welded part in the building structure, the existence of welding defects is investigated by the oblique angle UST defined in JIS Z 3060 (2002), etc., but if there is acoustic anisotropy in the material, Diagnosis of welding defects becomes difficult.

  However, in the case of the H-section steel according to the present invention, even if it is rolled by a normal method, VR expressed by the above-mentioned formula (3) in the portion of the flange width 1/4 from the rolling form. As long as the value satisfies 0.98 to 1.02, the acoustic anisotropy over the entire region is small, so that the soundness of the welded portion in the building structure can be ensured.

  Therefore, the TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel according to the present invention (2) is expressed by the above formula (3), which is the ratio of the sonic velocity VL in the rolling direction and the sonic velocity VC in the flange width direction at the portion of the flange width 1/4. The value of VR to be applied is defined as 0.98 to 1.02.

  The TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel according to the present invention (1) and the present invention (2) can be manufactured, for example, by the manufacturing method according to the present invention (3).

(F) Casting of steel By casting the steel having the chemical composition described in the above section (A) at a casting speed of 0.5 to 1 m / min, a steel ingot having good surface and internal properties can be obtained. In addition, a proper dispersion state of Nb and Ti carbonitrides can be obtained. And, by using a steel ingot cast at the above casting speed or a steel slab produced from the steel ingot as a raw material, and applying TMCP technology thereto, desired mechanical properties are obtained for the TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel according to the present invention. Can be provided stably. That is, the tensile strength characteristics in the base material of a yield point of 440 to 540 MPa, a tensile strength of 590 to 740 MPa, a yield ratio of 80% or less, and a Charpy absorbed energy at 0 ° C. using a V-notch test piece is 47 J or more. A TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel having stable base material and impact properties in HAZ can be obtained.

  For this reason, the manufacturing method of the TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel according to the present invention (3) is the above-mentioned item (A) cast as a material to which the TMCP technology is applied at a casting speed of 0.5 to 1 m / min. It was decided to use a steel ingot having the chemical composition described in 1) or a steel piece produced from the steel ingot.

(G) TMCP condition A steel ingot cast at the casting speed described in the above section (F) or a steel piece produced from the steel ingot is preferably heated to a temperature range of 1000 to 1350 ° C. during hot rolling. . By setting the above heating temperature conditions, Nb, V and the like are dissolved in the base, so that the strength of the final product can be increased, and the coarsening of the crystal grains is prevented, so that good toughness is ensured.

  After the above heating, the steel is rolled into a predetermined shape and size by a hot rolling mill and controlled and cooled. This hot rolling has a cumulative rolling reduction ratio of 0.3 or more at a true strain in a temperature range of 950 ° C. or lower at a portion having a flange width of 1/4, and a temperature in a temperature range of 850 to 700 ° C. It is better to do so. The controlled rolling is preferably performed such that the cooling start temperature is 850 to 700 ° C., the cooling stop temperature is 650 to 200 ° C., and the cooling rate is 0.5 to 15 ° C./s. By rolling and controlled cooling under the above conditions, the desired mechanical properties of the product, that is, the tensile strength in the base metal of yield point of 440-540 MPa, tensile strength of 590-740 MPa, yield ratio of 80% or less The characteristics and the impact characteristics of the base material and HAZ having Charpy absorbed energy at 0 ° C. of 47 J or more using a V-notch test piece are stably secured.

  For this reason, the manufacturing method of the TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel according to the present invention (3) uses a steel ingot cast at the casting speed described in the section (F) or a steel slab produced from the steel ingot at 1000 to 1000 After heating to a temperature in the temperature range of 1350 ° C., the cumulative reduction rate in the austenite region at the flange width of 1/4 is 50% or more, and the cumulative reduction rate in the true strain in the temperature range of 950 ° C. or less is 0.3%. As described above, after hot rolling so that the hot rolling end temperature is in the temperature range of 850 to 700 ° C., the cooling start temperature is 850 to 700 ° C., the cooling stop temperature is 650 to 200 ° C., and the cooling rate is 0.00. It was decided to cool so that it might become 5-15 ° C / s.

  As already described, the TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel can be obtained relatively easily by the method of the present invention (3).

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to examples. However, the present invention is not limited by the following examples, and may be implemented with appropriate modifications within a range that can meet the purpose described above and below. These are all possible and are within the scope of the present invention.

  Steels 1 to 57 having chemical compositions shown in Tables 1 to 3 were melted in a converter. Steels 1 to 38 are steels according to examples of the present invention whose chemical composition is within the range specified in the present invention (1), and steels 39 to 57 are out of the content range defined in the present invention (1). It is a steel of a comparative example. In Tables 1 to 3, the value of Pcm represented by the formula (1) is also shown.

  After melting, each steel was cast into a slab having a thickness of 250 mm at a casting speed shown in Tables 4 and 5 by a continuous casting method.

  The slab thus obtained was heated at the temperatures shown in Tables 4 and 5 before the start of rolling. In addition, since the whole slab was heated substantially uniformly, in Table 4 and Table 5, the measured value of the surface temperature in the center of the slab side surface at the time of extracting from a heating furnace was made into "slab heating temperature."

  The slab extracted from the heating furnace is subjected to rough rolling using perforated rolling, intermediate rolling using an edger rolling mill and a rough universal rolling mill, and finishing using a finishing universal rolling mill under the conditions shown in Table 4 and Table 5. Rolling was performed followed by controlled cooling. Control cooling was performed by water cooling. Details of the water cooling start temperature, the number of water cooling passes, the water cooling stop temperature, and the cooling rate are as shown in Tables 4 and 5.

  In addition, the longitudinal direction average value of the flange outer surface temperature in the site | part of flange width 1/4 was used for the temperature at the time of rolling. The cooling rate was calculated from the temperature at the start of water cooling, the time from the start of water cooling to the completion of recuperation after the end of water cooling, and the temperature at the time of completion of the recuperation.

  After the above controlled cooling, the steel was allowed to cool in the air, and H-section steels having a flange thickness of 20 to 80 mm shown in Tables 4 and 5 were produced. Table 6 shows specific product dimensions with respect to the flange thickness of the H-section steel.

  The structure, the cleanliness of the A-based inclusions, the acoustic anisotropy, the mechanical properties, and the weldability of each H-shaped steel thus obtained were investigated.

  As a structure survey, first, the proportion of bainite in the structure was measured. That is, a specimen taken from a position in the thickness direction 1/4 of a portion having a flange width of 1/4 is mirror-polished on a surface including the rolling direction and the flange width direction, and then corroded with a nital, and the magnification of the optical microscope is increased. The ratio of bainite occupying the tissue was investigated by observing 10 fields of a 100 μm × 100 μm square at 500 × and analyzing the image obtained by the observation.

  Next, as a structural investigation, the distribution density of Nb and Ti carbonitrides was also determined from transmission electron micrographs. That is, after processing a test piece collected from a position in the thickness direction 1/4 of a portion having a flange width of 1/4 into a thin film sample having a thickness of 200 nm, the magnification of the transmission electron microscope is set to 100000 times, and 500 nm × Ten fields of view of a 500 nm square were photographed, and these photographs were subjected to image analysis to determine the distribution density of Nb and Ti carbonitrides.

The cleanliness of inclusion A was determined in accordance with “Microscopic test method for nonmetallic inclusions in steel” of JIS G 0555 (1998). That is, a specimen taken from a portion having a flange width of 1/4 (a rectangular parallelepiped having a thickness direction of 20 mm, a width direction of 10 mm, and a rolling direction of 15 mm. When the flange thickness is 20 mm, the total thickness. The flange thickness is 60 mm and 80 mm. In this case, the sample is taken from a position of 1/4 in the thickness direction.) Is mirror-polished on a test surface having an area parallel to the rolling direction of 300 mm ² and is observed with an optical microscope at a measurement field number of 60 and a magnification of 400 times. A cleanliness of inclusions was measured.

  In accordance with JIS Z 3060 (2002) “Ultrasonic flaw detection test method for steel welds”, the acoustic anisotropy is determined in accordance with the sonic velocity VL in the rolling direction and the sonic velocity VC in the flange width direction at the portion of the flange width 1/4 of H-shaped steel. The ratio was investigated.

  Regarding mechanical properties, Vickers hardness, tensile strength characteristics and impact characteristics were investigated for the base material, and impact characteristics were investigated for the welded portion.

  That is, at a flange width of ¼, the test force is 98.07 N and the cross section perpendicular to the thickness direction is 1 mm pitch from the steel surface (the surface in contact with the rolling roll) to the flange and web thickness directions. The pitch in the flange width and web height directions was 50 mm, the Vickers hardness was measured, and ΔHv represented by the above equation (2) was obtained.

  In addition, a tensile test piece described in JIS Z 2201 (1998) was collected and subjected to a tensile test at room temperature to determine the yield point (YP. However, 0.2% proof stress was used) and tensile strength (TS). The yield ratio (YR) was determined by measurement. In addition, when the flange thickness was 60 mm and 80 mm, No. 4 test piece taken in parallel with the rolling direction from a portion having a flange width of 1/4 was used. When the flange thickness was 20 mm, a No. 1A test piece (full thickness test piece) was used.

  The impact characteristics of the base material are as follows. From the position in the thickness direction 1/4 and the fillet position of the part having a flange width of 1/4, the V notch test piece described in JIS Z 2242 (2005) is parallel to the rolling direction. The samples were collected and evaluated by the absorbed energy when the Charpy impact test was conducted at 0 ° C.

The impact characteristics of HAZ were investigated by conducting MAG welding of a CO ₂ gas shield using a flange portion of H-shaped steel and a welding wire for a 590 MPa class. The joint shape is a 45 ° grooved flat joint, for each condition where the heat input is 30 kJ / cm, the maximum interpass temperature is 250 ° C., the heat input is 50 kJ / cm, and the maximum interpass temperature is 550 ° C. Multi-pass welding was performed. After welding under the above conditions, a V-notch specimen with a notch tip located at a location of 1 mm from the bond part to the base metal side is taken 10 mm below the surface on the vertical side of the mold groove and subjected to Charpy impact at 0 ° C. The impact characteristics of the HAZ were evaluated based on the absorbed energy when the test was performed.

Weldability was determined by conducting an oblique y-type weld cracking test in accordance with the provisions of JIS Z 3158 (1993) using steel sheets prepared by cutting the flanges of each H-section steel. The weld crack susceptibility of the shape steel was evaluated. In all of the weld cracking tests, a 590 MPa class ultra-low hydrogen type welding wire having an outer diameter of 4.0 mm was used, and SiO ₂ was 30%, CaO was 15%, MgO was 15%, and Al ₂ O _3. Using a flux composed of 40%, welding was performed by submerged welding with an average heat input of 50 kJ / cm. The test was performed in an atmosphere at a temperature of 25 ° C. and a humidity of 60% under the conditions of an initial test piece temperature of 25 ° C.

  Tables 7 to 9 show the results of the above tests. In the “absorbed energy at 0 ° C.” column in Tables 7 to 9 above, for the base material, a V-notch test piece was taken from a position in the thickness direction 1/4 of a portion having a flange width of 1/4. When the V-notch test piece was collected from the fillet position, it was denoted as “vE0 (B1)” and “vE0 (B2)”, respectively. For HAZ, the welding conditions are “vE 0 ((E))” when the heat input is 30 kJ / cm and the maximum interpass temperature is 250 ° C., and when the heat input is 50 kJ / cm and the maximum interpass temperature is 550 ° C. W1) ”and“ vE0 (W2) ”.

  From Tables 7 to 9, the TMCP type H-section steel of the present invention has a tensile strength characteristic with a yield point of 440 to 540 MPa, a tensile strength of 590 to 740 MPa, and a yield ratio of 80% or less, and the base metal and HAZ. In any case, the Charpy absorbed energy at 0 ° C. using a V-notch test piece has an impact characteristic of 47 J or more, and it is clear that the mechanical properties required for the 590 MPa class H-section steel are satisfied.

  In contrast, the TMCP type H-section steel of the comparative example is inferior to at least one of the mechanical properties required for the 590 MPa class H-section steel.

The TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel of the present invention has a tensile strength characteristic with a yield point of 440 to 540 MPa, a tensile strength of 590 to 740 MPa, and a yield ratio of 80% or less, and for the base material and HAZ, Charpy absorbed energy at 0 ° C using a V-notch test piece has an impact characteristic of 47 J or more, and does not require a special wire for welding, so it can be used for high-rise buildings and offshore structures. It can be used for various large structures. This TMCP type 590 MPa class H-section steel can be obtained relatively easily by the production method of the present invention.

Claims (3)

  In mass%, C: 0.041-0.06%, Si: 0.03-0.6%, Mn: 0.3-1.6%, P: 0.03% or less, S: 0.015 % Or less, Cu: 0.1 to 0.5%, Ni: 0.1 to 1.5%, Cr: 0.11 to 1.0%, Mo: 0 to 0.29%, V: 0.005 -0.10%, Nb: 0.005-0.07%, Ti: 0.005-0.03%, B: 0-0.0005%, Al: 0.003-0.049%, N: Thermal processing control type 590 MPa class H-section steel containing 0.008% or less, O: 0.004% or less, H: 0.0001% or less, and the balance having a chemical composition composed of Fe and impurities . In mass%, C: 0.041-0.06%, Si: 0.03-0.6%, Mn: 0.3-1.6%, P: 0.03% or less, S: 0.015 % Or less, Cu: 0.1 to 0.5%, Ni: 0.1 to 1.5%, Cr: 0.11 to 1.0%, Mo: 0 to 0.29%, V: 0.005 -0.10%, Nb: 0.005-0.07%, Ti: 0.005-0.03%, B: 0-0.0005%, Al: 0.003-0.049%, N: 0.008% or less, O: 0.004% or less, H: 0.0001% or less, the balance is made of Fe and impurities, and the value of Pcm represented by the following formula (1) is 0.15 to 0.15. It has a chemical composition of 0.21, the cleanliness of A inclusions is 0.04% or less, and the proportion of bainite in the structure is 70 to 100%, and is expressed by the following formula (2). △ value of Hv 50 or less, the following (3) thermal processing controlled 590MPa grade H-beams value of VR, represented is characterized in that 0.98 to 1.02 by the formula.
Pcm = C + (Si / 30) + (Mn / 20) + (Cu / 20) + (Ni / 60) + (Cr / 20) + (Mo / 15) + (V / 10) + 5B 1)
ΔHv = Hvmax−Hvmin (2)
VR = VL / VC (3)
In addition, the element symbol in (1) Formula represents content in steel in the mass% of the element. Further, Hvmax and Hvmin in the expression (2) represent the maximum value and the minimum value of the Vickers hardness in the thickness direction at the flange width 1/4, respectively. Furthermore, VL and VC in the expression (3) represent the sound speed in the rolling direction and the sound speed in the flange width direction at the portion having the flange width ¼, respectively. A steel ingot having the chemical composition according to claim 1 or 2 cast at a casting speed of 0.5 to 1 m / min or a steel slab produced from the steel ingot was heated to a temperature in a temperature range of 1000 to 1350 ° C. Then, heat is applied so that the cumulative reduction ratio at the true strain in the temperature range of 950 ° C. or lower at the flange width ¼ portion is 0.3 or more and the hot rolling finish temperature is in the temperature range of 850 to 700 ° C. After hot rolling, the heat processing control type 590 MPa is characterized in that the cooling is started so that the cooling start temperature is 850 to 700 ° C., the cooling stop temperature is 650 to 200 ° C., and the cooling rate is 0.5 to 15 ° C./s. Class H-section steel manufacturing method.