Structural nonuniformity: Impact on the cold resistance of low carbon microalloyed steel for building cоnstructions

The nonuniformity of macro- and microstructure of low-carbon microalloyed steel pipes across their wall thickness was estimated comprehensively using optical, scanning and transmission electron microscopy. The texture of the steel was studied by X-ray diffraction analysis. Both the actual and prior austenite structures were analyzed. The possible impact of all peculiarities of the structure, namely, substructure, texture and nonmetallic...