Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G3114 SMA400 (JIS G 3114:2022) and CSA G40.21 480A (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) 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 CSA G40.21 480A is commonly used for high-strength atmospheric corrosion-resistant (weathering) structural steel; heavy exposed structural members, bridge girders.
JIS G3114 SMA400 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while CSA G40.21 480A is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.
As per chemical composition, JIS G3114 SMA400 vs CSA G40.21 480A is a 74.4% 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
CSA G40.21 480A
Tensile Strength
400-540 MPa
620-760 MPa
Yield Strength
245 MPa min
480 MPa min
Elongation
17% min
15% min
Hardness
120-170 HB
Not specified
Impact
Not specified
27J at 0°C
Typical Applications
JIS G3114 SMA400
Used in bridges, transmission towers, railway wagons, containers, and structural frameworks.
JIS G3114 SMA400 specifies Ni which is not specified for CSA G40.21 480A.
Can JIS G3114 SMA400 Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 480A?
JIS G3114 SMA400 and CSA G40.21 480A 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 CSA G40.21 480A?
JIS G3114 SMA400 specifies Ni which is not specified for CSA G40.21 480A.
Can JIS G3114 SMA400 be substituted with CSA G40.21 480A?
JIS G3114 SMA400 and CSA G40.21 480A 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.