ASTM A702-89(2006) - 1.3.2006
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers steel fence posts and assemblies manufactured from hot-wrought sections and intended for use in field and line fencing.

1.2 The posts are available in tee, channel, or U and Y-bar shapes or angle shapes and are furnished painted or galvanized, unless otherwise specified.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A499-15(2020)

Standard Specification for Steel Bars and Shapes, Carbon Rolled from “T” Rails

A29/A29M-23

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought

A641/A641M-19(2025)

Standard Specification for Zinc–Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire

A700-14(2019)

Standard Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment

FED-STD-123

Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)

MIL-STD-129

Marking for Shipment and Storage

MIL-STD-163

Steel Mill Products, Preparation for Shipment and Storage

A123/A123M-24

Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products