EPD: Hollow structural sections (HSS), 7850 kg/m3 (Alliance Steel, Nucor Chicago plant)

Hollow structural sections (HSS), also known as tube steel, are high-strength steel tubing used as structural elements in buildings and other structures and have extensive applications in industrial, construction, transport, and agricultural equipment. Hollow structural sections can be circular, square, rectangular, or other shapes.

Manufacturer legal entity:

Alliance Steel, Nucor Chicago plant

Manufacturer:

Nucor

Country of manufacturer:

california, oregon, illinois, USA

Product name:

Hollow structural sections (HSS)

Material type:

Steel and other metals

Material subtype:

Structural steel and steel profiles

Environmental & technical characteristics

Global warming potential (A1-A3):

1.51 kg CO2e/kg

Technical specification:

7850 kg/m3

Available units for calculation:

kg, ton, m3

Unique identifier (OCLID):

65a4d2f7947ea713e47f2ae0

Sustainability data background information

EPD number:

4790731505.102.1

EPD program:

UL Environment

Publication year:

2023

Product category rules (PCR):

Part A: Life Cycle Assessment Calculation Rules and Report Requirements, UL 10010 Part B: Designated Steel Construction Product EPD Requirements, UL 10010-34

Environmental standard:

ISO 14025

Verification status:

Third-party verified (as per ISO 14025)

Upstream database:

GaBi