Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G3114 SMA400 (JIS G 3114:2022) and ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W (ASTM A709) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel (Corten / Weathering) category.
JIS G3114 SMA400 is typically used for used in bridges, transmission towers, railway wagons, containers, and structural frameworks., while ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W is commonly used for high-performance steel (hps) with enhanced atmospheric corrosion resistance and toughness; primary bridge girders and structural members in bridge construction.
JIS G3114 SMA400 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, JIS G3114 SMA400 vs ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W is a 62.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
JIS G3114 SMA400
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W
Tensile Strength
400-540 MPa
585 MPa min
Yield Strength
245 MPa min
485 MPa min
Elongation
17% min
19% min
Hardness
120-170 HB
170-210 HB
Typical Applications
JIS G3114 SMA400
Used in bridges, transmission towers, railway wagons, containers, and structural frameworks.
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W
High-performance steel (HPS) with enhanced atmospheric corrosion resistance and toughness; primary bridge girders and structural members in bridge construction
Key Differences
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W specifies Mo which is not specified for JIS G3114 SMA400.
Can JIS G3114 SMA400 Be Substituted With ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W?
JIS G3114 SMA400 and ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between JIS G3114 SMA400 and ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W?
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W specifies Mo which is not specified for JIS G3114 SMA400.
Can JIS G3114 SMA400 be substituted with ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W?
JIS G3114 SMA400 and ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.