Hot rolling of metals — rolling force (Sims/Bland-Ford), draft and reduction per pass, roll pressure distribution, forward slip, spread, dynamic recrystallization (DRX) kinetics (Avrami equation), static recrystallization between passes, controlled rolling (TMCP) of HSLA steels, rolling schedule design, finishing temperature, coiling temperature, mill configuration (reversing/tandem), shape defects (camber, edge wave, center buckle), ASTM A6 structural steel, API 5L line pipe plate.