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Encapsulated Strand

Physical and Mechanical Properties

Strand HDPE encapsulated Strand of Class II, Low-Relaxation 7 wire (7ply)
Nominal Dia of strand 12.7 mm
Nominal Area of Strand 98.7 mm2
Coil Weight 1000 - 4000 kg/coil
Modulus of Elasticity 185 kN/mm2 mini 205 kN/mm2 max
Weight of Strand 0.880 kg/m
Minimum proof load (90% of Breaking Load) 165.3 kN or 16860 kgf
Ultimate Strength Not less than 1860 N/mm2
Minimum Breaking Strength Mini. 183.7 kN or 18738 kgf
Grade 1860MPa (Gr. 270), 1725MPa (Gr. 250)
Minimum elongation 3.5% for gage length of 600 mm Relaxation at 100 hours: Less than 2.5% @ 70% Minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength

Chemical Properties

Max. Min.
C (%) 0.82
Mn (%) 0.72
SI (%) 0.19
S (%) 0.04 0.006
P (%) 0.04 0.013
Cr (%) 0.19