Galvanized Steel Strand, 7/8” (19 Strands)

Mechanical Characteristics

Common Grade
Minimum Breaking Strength of Strand : 21,900 lbf (97.416 kN)
Minimum Elongation (24” or 610 mm) : 10%
Siemens-Martin Grade (SM)
Minimum Breaking Strength of Strand : 35,900 lbf (159.691 kN)
Minimum Elongation (24” or 610 mm) : 8%
High Strength Grade (HS)
Minimum Breaking Strength of Strand : 55,800 lbf (248.211 kN)
Minimum Elongation (24” or 610 mm) : 5%
Extra High Strength Grade (EHS)
Minimum Breaking Strength of Strand : 79,700 lbf (354.523 kN)
Minimum Elongation (24” or 610 mm) : 4%

Galvanization Characteristics
Nominal Diameter of Steel Strands : 0.177” (4.50 mm)
Minimum Weight of Coating Zinc of Uncoated Wire Surface
• Class 1 – 0.40 oz/ft² (122 g/m²)
• Class A – 0.90 oz/ft² (275 g/m²)
• Class B – 1.80 oz/ft² (549 g/m²)
• Class C – 2.70 oz/ft² (824 g/m²)