The development history of A588 weathering steel plate

The development history of A588 weathering steel plate;

In 1933, U.S. Steel developed and acquired a designation for a steel with excellent mechanical resistance, primarily for use in railroad hopper cars for handling heavy bulk cargo, including coal, metal ore, other mineral products, and grain. The controlled corrosion for which this material is now known was a welcome benefit discovered shortly after, prompting the USS to apply for the trade name Cor-Ten. Due to its inherent toughness, this steel is still widely used in bulk shipping and storage containers.

The use of a588 weathering steel in outdoor sculpture;

Weathering steel is widely used in outdoor sculpture for its rustic antique look. One such example is the large Chicago Picasso sculpture on the plaza at Chicago's Daly Center, which is also made of weathering steel. Other examples include the many works by Richard Serra; the "Alamo" sculpture in Manhattan, New York; the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York; the said Angel of the North, Head; and the Broadcasting Building at Leeds Beckett University.