4. Definition of blocks

The table thus produced is « diagonal by blocks », that is to say, the table is broken down into blocks.

• The first 8 values of the keyword VALE under the keyword factor HIST_EXP are found in block 1 with NB_POINT defining quadruplets,

• Block 2 defines the respective proportions of ferrite, pearlite and bainite, the following values of the keyword VALE under the keyword factor HIST_EXP,

• Block 3 defines the laws associated with each diagram TRC.