Designation: F3125/F3125M  −  15a

Standard Specification for

High Strength Structural Bolts, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat
Treated, 120 ksi (830 MPa) and 150 ksi (1040 MPa) Minimum
Tensile Strength, Inch and Metric Dimensions1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3125/F3125M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revis
revision.
ion. A number in parentheses
parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Sco
Scope
pe Type 3 - 120 ksi (830 MPa) or 150 ksi (1040 MPa) - weathering steel
Type 1 - 150 ksi (1040 MPa) - alloy steel or alloy steel with boron addition
1.1 Thi
Thiss spe
specific
cificatio
ationn cov
covers
ers che
chemica
mical,
l, phy
physica
sicall and me-
chanical requirements for quenched and tempered bolts manu- 1.4 Terms used in this specification
specification are defined in  F1789
 F1789..
fact
factur
ured
ed fr
from
om ststee
eell an
and
d alallo
loy
y st
stee
eel,
l, in in
inch
ch anand d me
metr
tric
ic 1.5   Units— The
The values stated in either SI units or inch pound
dimensions, in two strength grades, two types and two styles. units
uni ts are to be reg
regard
arded
ed sep
separa
arately
tely as stan
standar
dard.
d. The val
values
ues
1.1.1 This specification
specification is a consolidation
consolidation and replac
replacement
ement stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore,
of six AST
ASTM M stan
standar
dards,
ds, incl
includi
uding;
ng; A32
A325,5, A32
A325M,
5M, A49A490,
0, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combin-
A490M, F1852 and F2280. ing
ing vavalu
lues
es fr
from
om th
thee tw
two
o sysyst
stem
emss mamayy re
resu
sult
lt in no
non-
n-
1.1.2
1.1.2 This con
consol
solidat
idated
ed sta
standa
ndard
rd is to ens
ensure
ure alig
alignme
nment
nt conformance with the standard.
betw
be tween
een st
stan
anda
dard
rdss wi
withth th
thee sa
same
me in
inten
tende
dedd en
endd us
usee an
and
d to 1.6 Table footnotes are requir
requirements.
ements. Notes are adviso
advisory
ry..
simplify the use and maintenance of structural bolt specifica- 1.7   The following safety hazard caveat pertains to the test 
tions.
methods portion of this specification: This standard does not 
1.2   Intended Use:  purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated 
1.2.1
1.2 .1 Bolt
Boltss manmanufa
ufactur
ctured
ed und
under
er thi
thiss spe
specifi
cificati
cation
on are in- with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard 
tended for use in structural connections covered in the Speci- to es
esta
tabl
blish
ish ap
appr
prop
opri
riat
atee sa
safet
fetyy an
and
d he
heal
alth
th pr
prac
actic
tices
es an
and 
d 
fication
ficat ion for Str Struct
uctura
urall Joi
Joints
nts Usi
Using
ng Hig
High-S
h-Stre
trengt
ngthh Bolt
Bolts,
s, as determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to
approved by the Research Council on Structural Connections. use.
1.2.2 Bolts in this specifi
specification
cation are furnished
furnished in sizes from
1
 ⁄ 2  to 1-1 ⁄ 2  in. inclusive and from M12 to M36 inclusive. 2. Referenc
Referenced
ed Documents
1.3   Classification: 2.1   ASTM Standards:2
1.3.1 Bolts are designated
designated by grade or property
property class, which A194/A194M   Specifi
A194/A194M Specification
cation for Carbo
Carbon
n Steel, Alloy Steel,
indicates inch or metric respectively. and Stainless Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or
1.3.2
1.3 .2 Bolt
Boltss are des
design
ignated
ated by typ
typee den
denotin
otingg raw material
material High Temperature Service, or Both
chemical composition. A354 Specification
A354  Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel
1.3.3
1.3 .3 Bolt
Boltss are des
design
ignated
ated by sty
style
le den
denoti
oting
ng Hea
Heavy
vy Hex
bolts or “Twist-Off” Style assemblies. Bolts,
A449 Studs, and Other
A449 Specification
 Specification for HexExternally Threaded
Cap Screws, BoltsFasteners
and Studs,
Grade Min. Strength Type Style Steel,
Stee l, Hea
Heatt Tr
Treate
eated,
d, 120
120/10
/105/9
5/90
0 ksi Min
Minimu
imumm Tens
ensile
ile
A325 120 ksi 1 3 Heavy Hex Head Strength, General Use
A325M 830 MPa 1 3 Heavy Hex Head
F1852 120 ksi 1 3 Twist-Off A563 Specification
A563  Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
A490 150 ksi 1 3 Heavy Hex Head A563M Specificat
A563M  Specification
ion for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts (Met-
A490M 1040 MPa 1 3 Heavy Hex Head ric)
F2280 150 ksi 1 3 Twist-Off
A751 Test
A751  Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
Type 1 - 120 ksi (830 MPa) - carbon steel, carbon boron steel, alloy steel cal Analysis of Steel Products
or alloy steel with boron addition B695   Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically De-
B695
posited on Iron and Steel
1
This specification
specification is under the jurisd
jurisdictio
iction
n of ASTM Commi
Committee
ttee   F16   on
Fasteners and is the direct respo
Fasteners responsibil
nsibility
ity of Subco
Subcommitte
mmitteee  F16.02  on Steel Bolts,
2
Nuts, Rivets and Washers. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current
Curre nt editio
edition
n appro
approved
ved Dec. 15, 2015. Publi
Published
shed March 2016. Origin
Originally
ally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For  Annual Book of ASTM 
published in 2015. Last previous edition published in 2015 as F3125–15. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F3125_F3125M–15A. the ASTM website.

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E709 Guide
E709  Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing 3.1.3   Size:  Including nominal bolt diameter and bolt length,
E1444/E1444M Practice
E1444/E1444M  Practice for Magnetic Particle Testing and thread pitch if other than standard.
F436   Specification for Hardened Steel Washers
F436 3.1.4   Grade:   A325,
A325, A3A325
25M,
M, A4
A49090,, A4
A490
90M,
M, F1F185
852
2 or
F436M   Specification for Hardened Steel Washers (Metric)
F436M F2280.
F606/F606M Test
F606/F606M  Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical 3.1.5   Type:   Type 1 or Type 3. When Type is not specified
Prop
Pr oper
ertie
tiess of Ext Exter
ernal
nally
ly anandd InInter
ternal
nallyly ThThrea
readed
ded either Type 1 or Type 3 may be furnished at the supplier’s
Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets option.
F788  Spe
F788 Specific
cificatio
ationn for Sur Surfac
facee Dis
Discon
continu
tinuitie
itiess of Bolt
Bolts,
s, 3.1.6   Style:   Heavy Hex or Twist-Off Style.
Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series 3.1.7   Coatings or finishes: If other than plain finish, specify
F1136/F1136M   Specification for Zinc/Aluminum Corrosion
F1136/F1136M the coating process or finish required, see  Annex A1.A1.
Protective Coatings for Fasteners 3.2   Test reports,  see Section 
Section   14
14..
F1470   Pra
F1470 Practic
cticee for FasFasten
tener
er Sam
Sampli
pling
ng for Spe Specifi
cified
ed Me-
chanical
chanic al Prope
Properties
rties and Perfo
Performanc
rmancee Inspe
Inspection
ction 3.3 Additi
Additional
onal details of other assembly
assembly components
components such
F1789   Terminology for F16 Mechanical Fasteners
F1789 as nuts and washers, if required.
F1940   Tes
F1940 estt MeMeththod
od foforr Pr
Proc
oces
esss Co
Cont
ntro
roll Vererifi
ifica
catio
tion
n to 3.4 Rota
Rotatio
tional
nal capacity
capacity test
testing
ing of mat
matche
ched
d set
setss or ass
assem-
em-
Preven
Pre ventt HydHydrog
rogenen Emb
Embritt
rittleme
lementnt in Plat
Plateded or Coa Coated
ted blies in accordance with   Annex A2,
A2,   if required by the pur-
Fasteners chaser.
F2328   Test Metho
F2328 Method d for Determ
Determining
ining Decarb
Decarburizati
urization
on and
3.5 Heavy Hex bolts may be ordered
ordered individually,
individually, packaged
Carburizatio
Carbu rization n in Harden
Hardened ed and Tempere
empered d Threa
Threaded ded Steel with nuts, packaged with nuts and washers, or as assemblies.
Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Nuts
F2328M Test
F2328M  Test Method for Determining Decarburization and 3.6 Any spespecia
ciall obs
observ
ervatio
ation
n or ins
inspec
pection
tion req
requir
uiremen
ements
ts
Carburizatio
Carbu rization n in Harden
Hardened ed and Tempere
empered d Threa
Threaded ded Steel shall be specified at the time of inquiry and at the time of order.
Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Nuts (Metric) See Section 13.2
Section  13.2..
F2329   Spe
F2329 Specificificati
cation
on for Zin Zincc Coa
Coatin
ting,
g, Hot
Hot-Di
-Dip,p, Req
Requir
uire-
e- 3.7 Any supplementary
supplementary requirements.
requirements.
ments for Application to Carbon and Alloy Steel Bolts,
Screws, Washers, Nuts, and Special Threaded Fasteners 3.8 Countr
Country
y of origin requiremen
requirements,
ts, if any
any..
NOTE  1—A typical description follows: 1000 pieces   3 ⁄ 4  ” × 3” ASTM
F2660   Tes
F2660 estt Me
Meththodod fo
forr Qu
Quali
alify
fyin
ing
g Co
Coati
ating
ngss fo
forr Us
Usee on F3125–15, Grade A325 heavy hex bolt, Type 1, each with one hardened
A490 Structural Bolts Relative to Environmental Hydro- ASTM F436
ASTM  F436 Type
 Type 1 washer, and one A563
one  A563 Grade
 Grade DH heavy hex nut.
gen Embrittlement NOTE  2—Bolts are sometimes detailed with names such as A325 HS,
A325 SC, A325 X or A490 N. These names relate to connection design
F2833 Specification
F2833  Specification for Corrosion Protective Fastener Coat-
and bolt installation, but do not change the manufacturing requirements
ings with Zinc Rich Base Coat and Aluminum Organic/  and are preferably not shown on bolt orders.
Inorganic Type
G101 Guide
G101  Guide for Estimating the Atmospheric Corrosion Re- 4. Dime
Dimension
nsionss
sistance of Low-Alloy Steels 4.1   Head and Body:
2.2   ASME Standards:3 4.1.1
4.1.1 Bol
Boltsts sha
shall
ll con
confor
form
m to the dimdimens
ension
ionss spe
specifie
cified
d in
B1.1   Unified Screw Threads
B1.1 Table 1 for
1  for Heavy Hex or Twist-Off bolts.
B1.13M Metric
B1.13M  Metric Screw Threads 4.1.
4.1.22 Th
Thee ththre
read
ad le
leng
ngth
th sh
shall
all no
nott be ch
chan
ange
gedd ex
exce
cept
pt as
B18.18   Quality Assurance for Fasteners
B18.18 provid
provideded in SupSupple
plemen
mentar
tary
y Req
Requir
uireme
ement
nt S1 or S2. Oth Other
er
B18.2.6 Fasteners
B18.2.6  Fasteners for Use in Structural Applications dimens
dim ension
ionss sha
shall
ll not be cha
change
nged
d exc
except
ept in acco
accorda
rdance
nce wit
withh
B18.2.6M   Metric Fasteners for Use in Structural Applica-
B18.2.6M Supplementary Requirement S2.
tions 4.1.3 Bolts with thread lengths or dimensional
dimensional requirements
requirements
2.3   IFI Standard:4 which differ from this specification may also be ordered under
IFI 144 
144   Test Evaluation Procedures for Coating Qualifica- Specification A449
Specification  A449 or
 or  A354
 A354.. Users should note that A449
that  A449 and
 and
tion A354 are
A354  are not exact equivalents to the structural grades in this
2.4   RCSC Standard:5 specification.
Specification for Structural
for  Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts 4.2   Threads:
4.2.1 Uncoa
Uncoated
ted bolt threads
threads shall be as specified in Table
in  Table 1.
1.
3. Orde
Ordering
ring Information
Information
4.2.
4.2.22 Co
Coate
ated
d bo
bolts
lts sh
shall
all ha
have
ve th
thre
read
adss me
meeti
eting
ng   Tabl
Tablee 1
3.1 Order
Orderss for bolts under this specification
specification shall include: requirements before coating.
3.1.1   ASTM designation.
4.3 Th
4.3 Thee ga
gaug
ugin
ing
g lim
limit
it fo
forr co
coat
ated
ed bo
bolts
lts sh
shall
all be ve
veri
rifie
fiedd
3.1.2   Quantity:   Number
Number of bolts or assemb
assemblies,
lies, including
during manufacture. In case of dispute, a calibrated thread ring
washers, if required.
gauge of the same size as the oversize limit in Ann
in  Annex
ex A1
A1 (Class
 (Class
X tol
tolera
erance
nce,, gau
gauge
ge tol
tolera
erance
nce plus) sha
shall
ll be use
usedd to ver
verify
ify
3
Availab
Available
le from American Socie
Society
ty of Mech
Mechanica
anicall Engin
Engineers
eers (ASME
(ASME),
), ASME compliance. The gauge shall assemble with hand effort follow-
Internationall Headq
Internationa Headquarte
uarters,
rs, Two Park Ave.,
Ave., New York, NY 10016-
10016-5990,
5990, http://  ing applicatio
application
n of lig
light
ht mach
machine
ine oil to pre
preven
ventt gal
galling
ling and
www.asme.org.
4
damage to the gauge. These inspections, when performed to
Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI), 6363 Oak Tree Blvd. Independence, OH
44131. http://www.indfast.org resolv
resolvee con
contro
trover
versy
sy,, sha
shall
ll be con
conduc
ducted
ted at the fre
freque
quency
ncy
5
Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC), http://boltcouncil.org specified in the quality provisions of ASME B18.18.

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TABLE 1 Dimensions, Threads, Marking, Matching Components
Inch Metric Inch Metric
120 ksi Min Tensile 830 MPa Min Tensile 150 ksi Min Tensile 1040 MPa Min Tensile
Type 1 Type 3 Type 1 Type 3 Type 1 Type 3 Type 1 Type 3
Style - Heavy Hex Bolts
Dimensions, ASMEB  B18.2.6 B18.2.6 B18.2.6M B18.2.6M B18.2.6 B18.2.6 B18.2.6M B18.2.6M
Thread Fit, ASMEB  B1.1
B1.1 UN
UNCC 2A B1.1
B1.1 UN
UNCC 2A B1.13M
B1.13M MC 6g B1.1
B1.13M
3M MC 6g B1.1
B1.1 UN
UNCC 2A B1.1
B1.1 UN
UNCC 2A B1.13M
B1.13M MC 6g B1.1
B1.13M
3M MC 6g
Grade MarkingA,D  A325 A325 A325M A325M A490 A490 A490M A490M
Style - Twist-Off Bolts
Dimensions, ASMEB  B18.2.6 B18.2.6   F F  
B18.2.6 B18.2.6   F F  

Thread Fit, ASMEB  B1.1

B1.1 UN
UNCC 2A B1.1
B1.1 UN
UNCC 2A   F F  
B1.1
B1.1 UN
UNCC 2A B1.1
B1.1 UN
UNCC 2A   F F  

A,D    F F     F F  

Grade Marking A325TC A325TC A490TC A490TC

Alt. MarkingA,C  A325 A325   F F  
A490 A490   F F  

Recommended Nut and

Washer
Plain Nut   A563  DH
A563 DH   A563 DH3
A563  DH3   A563M  10S  
A563M 10S A563M 10S3
A563M  10S3   A563  DH
A563 DH   A563  DH3
A563 DH3   A563M 10S
A563M  10S   A563M  10S3
A563M 10S3
Suitable AlternativeE  DH3, D, C, C3 C3 8S, 8S3, 10S3 8S3 10S3
Coated Nut   A563  DH
A563 DH   A563  DH3
A563 DH3   A563M 10S
A563M  10S   A563M  10S3
A563M 10S3   A563  DH
A563 DH   A563  DH3
A563 DH3   A563M  10S
A563M 10S   A563M  10S3
A563M 10S3
Flat, Bevel or
Thick Washer if used   F436  - 1
F436 -   F436  - 3
F436 -   F436M  - 1
F436M -   F436M  - 3
F436M -   F436  - 1
F436 -   F436  - 3
F436 -   F436M  - 1
F436M -   F436M  - 3
F436M -
A
A325 and A325M bolts lengths up to 4D which are fully threaded but which are not required to be fully threaded by the relevant ASME standard shall be marked with
a “T”, see Supplementary Requirement S1. Bolts with any other non-standard dimensions, including thread length, shall be marked with an “S”, see Supplementary
Requirement S2.
B 
Manufactured to the latest revision at the time of manufacture, UNC for inch series and Metric Coarse (MC) for Metric Series.
C 
Previously
Previously used markin
markings
gs may be sold and used indefin
indefinitely
itely,, bolts must be manufa
manufactured
ctured to curren
currentt markin
marking
g requir
requirements
ements upon initial publication
publication of this standa
standard.
rd.
D 
Other distinguishing
distinguishing markings
markings for type 3 are permitted at the manufacturers
manufacturers option.
E 
ASTM A194/A194M
ASTM  A194/A194M 2H 2H heavy hex inch nuts may be used in place of A563 of  A563 DH
 DH nuts on type 1 A325, A490, F1852 and F2280 bolts. 2H heavy hex metric nuts may be
used in place of A563M
of  A563M 10S
 10S nuts on type 1 A325M and A490M bolts. bolts. When coated 2H nuts are used in place of DH or 10S nuts, the same requirements
requirements of A563
of A563,,  A563M
 A563M,,
and this specification, including Anne
including  Annex
x A1
A1,, shall apply. These include, but are not limited to, overtap amount, coating grade, lubrication requirements, and proof load testing.
F  
Metric dimensions and requirements for this style have not been established.

TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements

120 ksi/830 MPa Minimum 150 ksi/1040 MPa Minimum
Grade A325, A325M, F1852 Grade A490, A490M, F2280
Type 1 Type 3 Type 1 Type 3
Heat Analysis
Carbon or Alloy
Alloy Steel
Steel Composition Composition Based on Based on
with or without
with or without A B Corrosion IndexC  Corrosion IndexC 
Boron
Boron
Carbon 0.30 - 0.52 0.33 - 0.40 0.38 -0.48 0.30 - 0.52 max 0.30 - 0.48A 0.30 - 0.53
Manganese 0.60 min 0.90 - 1.20 0.70 - 0.90 0.60 min 0.60 min 0.60 min
Phosphorus, max 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035 0.035
Sulfur, max 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.040
  B B B 
Silicon 0.15 - 0.30 0.15 - .30 0.30 - 0.50
  B B B    B 
Boron 0.003 max 0.003 max
  B    B 
Copper 0.25 - 0.45 0.20 - 0.40 0.20 - 0.60 0.20 - 0.60
  B 
Nickel 0.25 - 0.45 0.50 - 0.80 0.20D  min   B 
0.20D  min
  B    B 
Chromium 0.45 - 0.65 0.50 - 0.75 0.45 min 0.45 min
  B B B B B B  
Vanadium
  B B 
Molybdenum 0.06 max 0.10D  min   B 
0.10D  min
  B B B B B B  
Titanium
A
Carbon requirement
requirement is 0.35-0
0.35-0.53
.53 for 1-1 ⁄ 2  in. and M36 diameter bolts.
B 
Not Specified.
C 
See 6.3
See  6.3..
D 
Either Nickel or Molybdenum must be present in the amount specified.

NOTE 3—It is the intent of this specification that coated nuts and bolts or depressed at the manufacturer’s option. The marking shall
assemble freely when ordered together. It is recognized that the batch be visible after coating.
nature of coating process and the cumulative effect of coating thickness
may create intermittent assembly problems. Staying within the material 5.2 Grade and Type
Type marking, and the manuf
manufacture
acturer’s
r’s mark 
limits is important for assembly strength. Users are encouraged to use the
shall be in separate and distinct locations on the head. Other
smallest nut overtap which permits consistent free assembly.
markings, if used, such as private label distributor’s mark shall
5. Pro
Product
duct Marking
Marking also be separate and distinct.

5.1 At a minimum, all bolts shall be marked as required

required in
Table 1.
1.  Marking shall be on the bolt head and may be raised

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6. Chem
Chemical
ical Compositi
Composition
on 7.5.3 If processing
processing that can affect
affect mechanical properties
properties is
performed after initial testing, the bolts shall be retested for all
6.1 120ksi/8
120ksi/830M
30MP PA Type 1 bol bolts
ts sha
shall
ll be carcarbon
bon ste
steel,
el,
carbo
carbon n bo
boro
ron
n ste
steel,
el, al
allo
loy
y st
steel
eel or alallo
loy
y ststee
eell wi
with
th bo
boro
ron
n specified mechanical properties and performance requirements
additio
add ition
n at the man
manufa
ufactu
cturer’
rer’ss opt
option
ion,, con
confor
formin
mingg to the affec
affected
ted by the pro
process
cessing
ing.. Thi
Thiss pro
proces
cessin
sing
g inc
includ
ludes
es hea
heatt
chemical composition specified in  Table 2. 2. treatment, hot-dip zinc coating and other processing that could
affect mechanical properties.
6.2 150
150ksi
ksi/10
/1040M
40MPa
Pa bol
bolts
ts Type 1 sha
shall
ll be allo
alloy
y ste
steel
el or 7.5.4 Secon
Secondary
dary processing,
processing, includ
including
ing lubrication,
lubrication, by any
alloy steel with boron addition at the manufacturer’s option, party other than that which certified the assembly lot shall not
conforming to the chemical composition specified in  Table 2. 2. be per
permitt
mitted
ed on a Twis
wist-O
t-Offf sty
style
le bol
boltt asse
assembl
mbly y lot unl
unless
ess
Alloy Steel is defined in Terminology  F1789
 F1789..
6.3 Type 3 bolts shall be weathering steel and shall conform
conform under the direction of the manufacturer.
NOTE 4—Twist-Off Style bolt performance is dependent on the torque/ 
to the chemical compositions specified in  Table 2. 2.  Optionally, tension relationship and alteration of this relationship may have an adverse
a chemical composition based on a corrosion index may be effect on performance.
used. When qualifying based on the corrosion index the steel
shall have a corrosion index of 6 or greater, as calculated from 8. Test Methods
Methods
the heat analysis, and as described in Guide G101
Guide  G101,, using the
8.1 Tensil
Tensilee str
streng
ength,
th, pro
proof
of load
load,, sur
surfac
facee dis
discon
continu
tinuitie
ities,
s,
predictive method based on the data of Larabee and Coburn, or
hardness, micro-hardness, carburization/decarburization, coat-
the pre
predic
dictive
tive method based on the data of Town ownsen
send.
d. See
ing thickn
thickness,
ess, magnet
magnetic
ic particl
particle,
e, rotatio
rotational
nal capaci
capacity
ty,, assemb
assembly ly
Guide G101
Guide  G101 for
 for methods of estimating the atmospheric corro-
tension testing and coating thickness tests, as applicable, shall
sion resistance of low alloy steels.
be in accordance with Table
with  Table 3.
3.
6.4 If performed,
performed, product analysis made on finishfinished
ed bolts 8.1.1 Tensile strength
strength shall be determined using the  F606/ 
representing each lot shall be within 10% of the value required
representing required F606M Wedge
F606M  Wedge or Axial Tension Testing of Full Size Product
of the heat analysis. For example; heat analysis C 0.30–0.52 = Method or the Machined Test Specimens Method depending on
product analysis C 0.27– 0.57. size and nominal length as specified in  10.1 10.1..
6.5 Heats to which bismuth,
bismuth, selenium,
selenium, tellurium,
tellurium, or lead has 8.1.2
8.1 .2 Pro
Proof
of loa
loadd sha
shall
ll be det
determ
ermine
ined
d usi
using
ng   F606/F606M
been intentionally added shall not be permitted. Method 1, Length Measurement,
Method Measurement, or Method 2, Yield Strength,
Strength,
at the option of the manufacturer.
6.6 Chemical
Chemical ana
analys
lysis
is sha
shall
ll be per
perfor
formed
med in acc
accord
ordanc
ancee
8.1.3
8.1 .3 Mag
Magnet
netic
ic Par
Particl
ticlee Ins
Inspec
pectio
tionn sha
shall
ll be con
conduc
ducted
ted on
with  A751..
with A751
150 ksi (1040 MPa) bolts, in accordance with Table
with  Table 3 and
3 and 12.1
 12.1..
8.1.4 Carburiza
Carburization/D
tion/Decarb
ecarburiza
urization
tion Insp
Inspectio
ectionn shall be
7. Mate
Material
rialss and Manufacture
Manufacture
conducted on 150 ksi (1040 MPa) bolts, in accordance with
7.1   Production Method: 12.2..
12.2
7.1.1 Bolts shall be cold formed, warm formed,
formed, hot formed,
hot forged, machined, or any combination thereof. 9. Testi
esting
ng and Lot Control
Control
7.2   Heat Treatment: 9.1   Testing Responsibility:
7.2.1 All bolts shall be quenched in oil from the austenitiz-
austenitiz- 9.1.1
9.1.1 Each lot shall be test
tested
ed by the manufact
manufacture
urerr pri
prior
or to
ing temperature. shipment in accordance with the lot control and identification
7.2.2
7.2 .2 All bolts shall be temp
tempere
ered
d by reheating
reheating to not less quality assurance plan in Sections 
Sections   9.2
9.2 through
 through   9.5
9.5..
than 800°F/427°C. 9 .1
.1 .2
.2 Wh
Wh en
en su
supp pli
plied
ed b y a sosouur ce
ce o th
th er
er th
than
an th
thee
7.3 Threa
Threads
ds may be rolled or cut.
cut. manufacturer, the responsible party shall assure all tests have
been performed and the bolts conform to this specification.
7.4  Coatings and Other Finishes:
7.4.1 Permitt
Permitted
ed coating
coatings,
s, includ
including
ing supp
supplementa
lementaryry lubri
lubrica-
ca- 9.2 Bolts shall be processed
processed in accordance
accordance with a lot control
control
tion and nut oversize requirements,
requirements, are prov
provided
ided in Annex
in  Annex A1.
A1. and identi
identification
fication quality assur
assurance
ance plan. The manuf
manufacture
acturer,
r,
7.4.2
7.4.2 Whe
When n coa
coated
ted fas
fasten
teners
ers are req
requir
uired,
ed, the pur
purcha
chaser
ser secondary processors, and distributors shall identify and main-
shall specify the process and any additional special require- tain the int
integr
egrity
ity of each productio
production
n lot fro
from
m raw material
material
ments. through
throu gh all proce
processing
ssing operations
operations to final packing and ship-
7.4.3 Thread
Threaded
ed components
components (bolts and nuts) shall be coated ment. Each lot shall be assigned a unique lot identification
by the same process, limited to one process per item with no number, each lot shall be tested, and the lot inspection test
mixed processes in a lot. reports retained.

7.5   Secondary Processing: 9.3 Second

Secondary
ary processing
processing shall be proce
processed
ssed in accord
accordance
ance
7.5.1
7.5.1 Lot con
contro
troll and ful
fulll tra
traceab
ceabilit
ility
y sha
shall
ll be mai
maintai
ntained
ned with a lot control and identification quality assurance plan.
throughout all outside or secondary processes. 9.4 A lot shall be a quantity of uniquely
uniquely identified structural
structural
7.5.2
7.5 .2 Lot
Lotss to whi
which
ch seco
seconda
ndary
ry pro
process
cessing
ing has bee
been
n per
per-- bolts of the same nominal size and length produced consecu-
formed by any party after sale from the manufacturer must be tively at the initial operation from a single mill heat of material
traceable using a lot number which differs from the manufac- and processed at one time, by the same process, in the same
turer’ss origin
turer’ original
al lot numbe
number.
r. manner so that statistical sampling is valid.

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TABLE 3 Number of Tests and Test Method or Criteria
Samp
Sample
le Si
Size
ze (P
(Per
er Lo
Lot)
t) Tes
estt Me
Meth
thod
od Test Method Notes
Inch Metric
All grades, types, styles
Tensile Strength   F1470 F606/F606M F606/F606M   Wedge or axial Full size. Machin
Machined.
ed.
See 8.1.1
See  8.1.1 and
 and  10.1
Proof Load   F1470 F606/F606M F606/F606M   Method 1 or 2 option
optional.
al. See
See 8.1.2
 8.1.2
Hardness   F1470 F606/F606M   F606/F606M
Dimensions and Thread Fit ASME B18.18 ASME B18.2.6 ASME B18.2.6M
B1.1 2A B1.13M 6g
Surface Discontinuities   F1470 F788 F788
Coating Weight/Thickness   F1470B  Produc
Productt Spe
Specifi
cificat
cation
ion Produc
Productt Spe
Specifi
cificat
cation
ion

150 ksi grades all types and

styles
Magnetic Particle   F1470 F788   F788   Guide  E709   or Practice E1444/E1444M
Guide E709 Practice  E1444/E1444M
Carburization/Decarburization At least 1   F2
F2328 F2328M

All Twist Off assemblies

Fastener Tension   F1470   This standard

Rotational CapacityA F1470   Annex A2 Annex A2

A
Galvanized assemblies shall be rotational capacity tested by the responsible party. Rotational capacity testing shall use the component lot numbers of the actual
assembly. Plain assemblies shall be rotational capacity tested by the responsible party when specified on the inquiry and order. Other coated assemblies shall be rotational
capacity tested when specified on the inquiry and order.
B 
Use F1470
Use  F1470 for
 for sampling if sample requirements are not in the coating specification.

9.5
9. 5 Ad
Addi
ditio
tiona
nall te
testi
sting
ng foforr fa
faste
stene
nerr ass
assemembl
blie
ies,
s, su
such
ch as F606/F606M   and shall conform to the minimum tensile load
F606/F606M 
fastenerr ten
fastene tensio
sion
n test
testing
ing and rot rotatio
ational
nal cap
capaci
acity
ty test
testing
ing also and proof load or alternate proof load specified in Table
in  Table 4.
4.
requir
requiree tha
thatt the man
manufa
ufactur
cturer
er or res
respon
ponsib
sible
le par
party
ty mai
mainta
ntain
in 10.1.3
10.1. 3 Sizes 1 in./M24 and smaller having
having a nomin
nominal al length
assembl
asse mblyy lot trac
traceab
eabilit
ility
y. A uni
unique
que ass
assemb
embly ly or rotrotatio
ational
nal shorter than 2D and sizes larger than 1 in./M24 with nominal
capaci
cap acity
ty lo
lott nu
numb
mberer sh
shall
all be cr crea
eated
ted fo
forr ea
each
ch chchan
ange
ge in lengths shorter than 3D that cannot be axially tensile tested
assembly component lot number, such as nuts or washers. shall be qualified on the basis of hardness.
NOTE   5—The purpose of a lot inspection and control program is to 10.1.4
10. 1.4 Fra
Fractu
cture
re on full-size
full-size tests shall be in the thr
thread
eadss of 
ensure that each lot conforms to this specification and that lot integrity is
the bolt without fracture at the junction of the head and body.
maintained to the point of use. It is essential that secondary processors,
distri
distribut
butors
ors,, and use
users
rs mai
mainta
ntain
in lot ide
identi
ntifica
fication
tion and inte
integri
grity
ty unt
until
il 10.1.5
10. 1.5 Whe
When n the length
length of the bolt makmakes
es ful
full-s
l-size
ize testing
testing
installation. imprac
imp ractica
tical,
l, mac
machin
hined
ed spe
specim
cimens
ens sha
shall
ll be test
tested
ed and sha shall
ll
9.6   Number of Tests: conform to the requirements specified in  Table 5. 5.  When bolts
9.6.1 The minimum number
number of tests requir
required
ed from each lot are tested by both full-size and machined specimen methods,
or each assembly lot shall be according to F1470
to  F1470 and
 and ASME the full-size test shall take precedence.
B18.18. These tests and sample numbers are for final inspec- 10.2   Hardness:
tion
tion on
onlyly an
and
d sh
shal
alll be in ad
addi
diti
tion
on to ththee ma
manunufa
factu
cture
rer’
r’ss 10.2.1
10.2.1 Bolts shall conform
conform to the hardness
hardness in   Table 6.
6. For
established
established inte
interna
rnall qua
quality
lity con
contro
troll sys
system
tem and in-in-pro
process
cess lots on which both hardness and tension tests are performed,
inspection procedures. acceptance based on tensile requirements shall take precedence
9.6.2
9.6.2 Dis
Dispos
positio
ition
n of non
non-co
-confo
nformi
rmingng pro
produc
ductt sha
shall
ll be in in the event of low hardness readings.
accordance with F1470
with  F1470 Section
 Section 8.
NOTE   6—Section   9.6.1   is int
intend
ended
ed to ide
identif
ntify
y a sta
statis
tistica
tically
lly lar
large
ge 11. Requirem
Requirements
ents Specific to Twist-Off
Twist-Off style bolts
number of non-conformances but does not assure 100% freedom from 11.1  Assembly Installation Tension Test (Fastener Tension):
non-conforming product.
11.1.1
11 .1.1 The assembly lot tension test shall be performed
performed on
10. Mechanical Propertie
Propertiess twist-off style fastener assemblies to determine the ability of 
the assembly to provide the required minimum tension.
10.1   Tensile Properties: 11.1.2
11 .1.2 Twist-O
wist-Offf style bolt assembly lots shall be tested by
10.1.1
10.1. 1 Except as permitted
permitted in
in  10.1.2
 10.1.2 and
 and 10.1.3
 10.1.3,,  diameters 1 the manufacturer or responsible party to verify conformance to
in./M24 and smaller having a nominal length of 21 ⁄ 4   D and installation tension requirements.
longer, and sizes over 1 in./M24 having a nominal length of 3D
11.
1.1.
1.3
3 Th
Thee te
test
st as
asse
semb
mbli
lies
es sh
shall
all co
cons
nsis
istt of on
onee ten
tensio
sion
n
and longer, shall be wedge tested full size to  F606/F606M
 F606/F606M and and
control bolt, one nut and at least one washer.
shall conform to the minimum wedge tensile load and proof 
load or alternative proof load specified in  Table 4. 4. 11.1.4
11
when .1.4
the Full
splinesize
endasse
assembl
mblies
ies sha
is separatedshall
ll dev
from develo
theelop
p aconforming
bolt boltt ten
bol tensio
sion
ton
10.1.2
10.1. 2 Sizes 1 in./M24 and smaller having
having a nominal length
the minimum requirements in Table
in  Table 7.
7.
shorter than 21 ⁄ 4 D down to 2D, inclusive, that cannot be wedge
tensi
tensile
le tes
teste
ted,
d, shshal
alll be ax
axia
ially
lly ten
tensio
sion
n tes
teste
ted
d fu
full
ll siz
sizee to NOTE 7—Assembly installation tension test values are based on 70% of 

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TABLE 4 Mechanical Property Requirements for Bolts Tested Full Size
120 ksi - A325, F1852 150 ksi - A490, F2280
Alternative Proof Alternative Proof
Proof Load Proof Load
Load Yield Load Yield
Length Length
Stress AreaA Tensile min Strength Ten
ensi
sile
le mi
min
n Ten
ensi
sile
le ma
max.
x. Strength
Measurement Measurement
Method Method
min min
min min
in. in2 lbf lbf lbf lbf lbf lbf lbf
 ⁄  -13 UNC
12
0.142 17050 12050 13050 21300 24600 17050 18500
 ⁄  -11 UNC
58
0.226 27100 19200 20800 33900 39100 27100 29400
3
 ⁄ 4-10 UNC 0.334 40100 28400 30700 50100 57800 40100 43400
7
 ⁄ 8-9 UNC 0.462 55450 39250 42500 69300 79950 55450 60100

111 ⁄ -88-7UU
NNCC 0
0..6
70
66
3 9712670000B  51500B 
64900 55750B 
70250 19104940500 1
10
34
28
05
00
0 7
92
17
50
50
0 7
9898
20
00
0
11 ⁄ 4-7 UNC 0.969 116300B  82400B  89200B  145350 167650 116300 126000
13 ⁄ 8-6 UNC 1.155 138600B  98200B  106300B  173250 199850 138600 150200
11 ⁄ 2-6 UNC 1.405 168600B  119500B  129300B  210750 243100 168600 182600
Above values
  120000 psi 85000 psi 92000 psi 150000 psi 173000 psi 120000 psi 130000 psi
based on
830 MPa - A325M 1040 MPa - A490M
Alternative Proof Alternative Proof
Proof Load Proof Load
Load Yield Load Yield
Length Length
Stress AreaA Tensile min. Strength Ten
ensi
sile
le mi
min.
n. Ten
ensi
sile
le ma
max.
x. Strength
Measurement Measurement
Method Method
min min
min min
mm mm2 kN kN kN kN kN kN kN
M12 x 1.75 MC 84.3 70 50.6 55.6 87.7 103 70 79.2
M16 x 2.0 MC 157 130 94.2 104 163 190 130 148
M20 x 2.5 MC 245 203 147 162 255 296 203 230
M22 x 2.5 MC 303 251 182 200 315 366 251 285
M24 x 3.0 MC 353 293 212 233 367 427 293 332
M27 x 3.0 MC 459 381 275 303 477 555 381 431
M30 x 3.5 MC 561 466 337 370 583 679 466 527
M36 x 4.0 MC 817 678 490 539 850 989 678 768
Above values
  830 MPa 600 MPa 660 MPa 1040 MPa 1210 MPa 830 MPa 940 MPa
based on
A
The stress area is calculated as follows for inch: A S  = 0.7854 [D – (0.9743/P)]2; for Metric: AS  = 0.7854 (D – 0.9382P)2; where AS  = Stress Area, D = Nominal Bolt Size,
(0.9743/P)]
and P = thread pitch.
B 
Previous versions of A325 and F1852 required tensile testing based on 105 ksi min. tensile strength for larger diameters, and proof load testing of 74 ksi (length
measurement method) and 81 ksi (yield strength method). This specification was changed to align with AISC/RCSC design and installation values and metric equivalent
strength levels.

TABLE 5 Mechanical Property Requirements for Specimens Machined from Bolts

Tensile Tensile Yield Elongation in 4D, Reduction of Area,
min. max. min. min. % min. %
Inch 12
Inch 120
0 ks
ksi,
i, Gr
Grad
ade
e A3
A325
25,, F1
F185
852
2 120000
120000 ps
psii   {   92000 psi 14 35
Inch 150 ksi, Grade A490, F2280 150000 psi 173000 psi 130000 psi 14 40
Metric 830 MPa, Grade A325M 830 MPa   {   660 MPa 14 35
Metric 1040 MPa, Grade A490M 1040 MPa 1210 MPa 940 MPa 14 40

TABLE 6 Hardness Requirements for Bolts

120 ksi/830 MPa Tensile, 150 ksi/1040 MPa Tensile,
Grade A325, A325M, F1852 Grade A490, A490M, F2280
Brinell HB Rockwell HRC Brinell HB Rockwell HRC
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
Up to 1 in., M24 Less than 2D 253 319 25 34 311 352 33 38
Inclusive 2D and longer   {   319   {   34   {   352   {   38
  Less than 3D 253 319 25 34 311 352 33 38
Over 1 in., M24
3D and longer   {   319   {   34   {   352   {   38

min
minimu
imum m tens
tensile
ile str
streng
ength,
th, plu
pluss 5%, to mee
meett RCS RCSC C min
minimu
imum
m pre
pre-- 11.2   Lubrication:
installation test values. Previous assembly installation test values were
calcula
calculated
ted ind
indire
irectl
ctly
y and rounded
rounded to the nea
neares
restt 10010000 lbs fro
from
m RCS
RCSC C
11.2.1
11.2.1 Assem
Assemblies
blies shall have at least one component
component lubri-
pre-installation verification test requirements. 1- 1 ⁄ 8 in. F1852 is now based cated by the manufacturer or responsible party to meet the
1

on 120 ksi, up from 105 ksi. 1-  ⁄ 4  in. for both grades (F1852 and F2280) assembly
assembly lot tensio
tension
n requi
requirements
rements..
is new with the publication of this specification.

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TABLE 7 Twist-Off Style Assembly Installation Tension Test method in the original sample quantity. In case of controversy,
(Minimum Tension, lbf) the magnetic particle test shall take precedence.
Bolt Diameter, in. F1852 F2280
NOTE  8—Magnetic particle indications themselves shall not be cause
 ⁄  -13 UNC
12
12550 15650
 ⁄  -11 UNC
58
19900 24900
for rejection. If in the opinion of the quality assurance representative the
 ⁄  -10 UNC
34
29450 36800 indications may be cause for rejection the samples shall be examined by
7
 ⁄ 8-9 UNC 40750 50950 microscopic examination or removal by surface grinding to determine if 
1-8 UNC 53450 66800 the indica
indicated
ted disco
discontinui
ntinuities
ties are within the specifi
specified
ed limits
limits..
11 ⁄ 8-7 UNC 67350 84100
11 ⁄ 4-7 UNC 85500 106850
12.2   Carburization/Decarburization:
12.2
12.2.1
.1 Th
This
is tes
testt is in
inte
tend
nded
ed to ev
evalu
aluate
ate th
thee pr
pres
esen
ence
ce or

absence of carburization
the difference and decarburization
in micro-hardness as determined
near the surface and core. by
12.2.2   Carburization— Bolts
Bolts sha
shall
ll sho
show
w no evidence
evidence of a
11
11.3
.3 Second
Secondary
ary proce
processing
ssing of Twist-O
wist-Offf style bolts, includ
includ-- carburized surface when evaluated to Test Methods F2328
Methods  F2328 and
 and
ing
ing co
coat
atin
ings
gs an
and
d lu
lubr
brica
icatio
tion,
n, sh
shall
all no
nott be pe
perm
rmitt
itted
ed to an F2328M..
F2328M
assembly lot after final assembly lot installation tension testing. 12.2.3   Decarburization— Hardness
Hardness value dif
differenc
ferences
es shall
See 7.5.4
See  7.5.4.. not exceed the requirements
requirements set forth for decarburization
decarburization in
11.4   Test Requirements: Test Methods F2328
Methods  F2328   and
and F2328M
 F2328M..
11.4.1
11 .4.1 Tests shall be condu
conducted
cted at an ambient temperature
temperature 13. Other Quality Assurance
Assurance Requirements
Requirements
between 50° and 90°F (10 and 32°C).
11.4.2
11 .4.2 The tension measuring
measuring device shall be calibrated per 13.1   Workmanship:
the man
manufaufactu
cturer’
rer’ss rec
recomm
ommend
endatio
ation
n not less tha
than
n onc
oncee per 13.1.1
13.1.1 The allowable limits, inspection,
inspection, and evaluation
evaluation of 
year. surface discontinuities shall be in accordance with Specifica-
11.4.3
11 .4.3 Lot sample size shall be in accord
accordance
ance with F1470
with  F1470.. tion F788
tion  F788..

11.5   Installation and Tension Test: 13.2   Special Inspection:

11.5.1 Install the bolt, nut, washer and appropriate spacer(s) 13.2
13 .2.1
.1 Ifit ob
purchaser, obse
serv
shall rvati
ation
be on or in
specified insp
spect
in ection
theion is re
inquiry requ
quire
and ired
d bySuch
order. thee
th
in the tension measuring device.
11.5
1.5.2
.2 Ins
Install
tall spacers
spacers so tha
thatt thr
three
ee to five bolt threads
threads are observation
obser vation or inspec
inspection
tion requirements
requirements shall be specifispecificc and
located between the bearing face of the nut and the underside agreed upon by all parties.
of the bolt head, using the washer furnished with the assembly 13.2.2
13.2. 2 The purchaser’s
purchaser’s repre
representati
sentative
ve shall have free entry
in contact with the nut. to all parts of the manufacturer’s or subcontractor’s works, or
11.5.3
11 .5.3 Initial
Initially
ly tension the assemb
assembly ly to appro
approximatel
ximately y 10% supplier’s place of business that concern the manufacture or
of the minimum average tension specified in  Table 7. 7. supply of the material ordered.
11.5.4
11 .5.4 Comple
Complete te tensioning using a splin
splinee drive installation
installation 13.2.3
13. 2.3 The man
manufaufactu
cturer
rer or sup
suppli
plier
er sha
shall
ll af
affor
fordd the pur
pur--
tool capable of engaging the nut and spline end simultaneously, chaser’s representative all reasonable facilities to satisfy them
tightening
tighten ing the assemb
assembly ly contin
continuousl
uously
y until the splin
splinee shear
shearss thatt the mate
tha materia
riall is bei
beingng fur
furnis
nished
hed in acc
accord
ordanc
ancee wit
with
h thi
thiss
off. specification.
11.5.5
11 .5.5 The bolt head shall not be restrai
restrained
ned during the test. 13.2.4
13.2. 4 All tests and inspec
inspections
tions required
required by the purchaser’s
purchaser’s
11.5.6 Shearing of the spline shall occur in the shearshear groove. representative shall be made before shipment, and conducted
11.5
1.5.7
.7 Reco
Recordrd the ten
tensio
sion
n aft
after
er she
shearin
aring
g the spline end as so as not to interfere unnecessarily with the operation.

the assembly installation tension. The average of the tension 13.3   Rejection and Rehearing:
read
readin
ings
gs fo
forr th
thee as
asse
semb
mbly
ly lo
lott sh
shal
alll me
meet
et or ex
exce
ceed
ed th
thee 13.3.1
13.3.1 Dispos
Disposition
ition of nonconforming
nonconforming bolts shall be in ac-
minimum tension in Table
in  Table 7.
7. Practice  F1470 section
cordance with the Practice F1470  section titled “Disposition of 
Nonconforming Lots.”
12. Testi
esting
ng Specific to 150 ksi and 1040 MPa Bolts
14. Test Reports
12.1   Magnetic Particle Inspection:
12.1.1
12.1.1 Mag
Magnetnetic
ic par
particl
ticlee test
testing
ing sha
shall
ll be per
perfor
formed
med in ac- 14.1 When specified
specified on the inqui
inquiry
ry and purchase order,
order, the
cordance
cordan ce with Guide E709
Guide  E709 or or Practice E1444/E1444M
Practice  E1444/E1444M..  Guide manufacturer or supplier, whichever is the responsible party as
E709 shall
E709  shall be used for referee purposes. defined in Section 
Section   15
15,, shall furnish the purchaser a test report
12.1.2
12.1. 2 The lot, as represented by the samples, shall be free that includes the following, as applicable.
from nonconforming bolts, as defined in  F788  F788..  Se
 Seee  Note 8.
8. 14.2   Information:
12.1
12.1.3
.3 If an
anyy no
nonc
ncon
onfo
formrmin
ing
g bo
bolt
lt is fo
foun
und d duduri
ring
ng th
thee 14.2.1
14.2.1 Lot number.
number.
manufa
man ufactu
cturer’
rer’ss sam
sample
ple exa
examinminatio
ation
n the lot sha
shallll be 100
100% % 14.2.2
14.2.2 Purch
Purchase
ase order number, job number,
number, sequen
sequence
ce num-
magnetic particle inspected and all nonconforming bolts shall ber or other special identifiers if specified.
be removed and scrapped or destroyed. 14.2.3
14.2.3 Mailing address of respo
responsible
nsible party.
party.
12.1.4
12.1.4 Eddy current
current or liquid penetrant inspection
inspection shall be 14.2.4
14.2.4 Ti
Title
tle and sig
signatu
nature
re of the ind
indivi
ividua
duall ass
assign
igned
ed test
an acceptable substitute for 100% magnetic particle inspection. report responsibility.
On completion of the eddy current or liquid penetrant inspec- 14.2.5
14.2. 5 Date and ASTM standstandard,
ard, including revision
revision num-
tion
tion th
thee lo
lott sh
shal
alll be re
reex
exam
amin
ined
ed by th
thee ma
magn
gneti
eticc pa
part
rticl
iclee ber.

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14.3   Results— Report
Report results of all required tests. component packages with assembly lot numbers, when used, to
14.3.1 Heat analysis, heat number,
number, and calculated Corrosion facilit
fac ilitate
ate pro
proper
per com
componponent
ent mat
matchin
ching
g and ass assemb
embly ly in the
Index for Type 3 material if not from composition A or B. field.
14.3.2
14.3. 2 Results of hardness,
hardness, tensile, and proof load tests. 16.1.3
16.1. 3 A Heavy Hex bolt assembly
assembly shall consist of at least
14.3.3
14.3. 3 Results of magnetic particle inspection;
inspection; if required. one Heavy Hex bolt and a suitable nut, or a bolt, nut and at
14.3.4
14.3. 4 Results of carburization
carburization and decarburization
decarburization tests; if  leastt one washer,
leas washer, all cov
covere
ered
d by ref
refere
erence
nce her
herein
ein.. Nut
Nutss and
required. washers shall be in accordance with  Table 1. 1.
14.3.5
14.3. 5 Results of rotational
rotational capacity tests; if requir
required.
ed. 16.1.4
16.1. 4 A Twist-O
wist-Offf bolt assembly shall
shall consist of a bolt with
14.3.6
14.3. 6 Results of fastener assembly
assembly testing; if requir
required.
ed. a spline end, a suitable nut and at least one washer covered by

14.3
14 .3.7
.7 Results
Results of cocoati
ating
ng th
thick
ickne
ness
ss fo
forr co
coate
ated
d bo
bolts
lts;; if  reference
16.1.5
16.1. 5 Therein.
wist-Offf style bolts shall be packaged, certified and
wist-O
required.
installed as matched assemblies.
14.3.8
14.3. 8 Results of inspection for surface discontinuit
discontinuities
ies and
16.1.6
16.1. 6 When special packaging
packaging or labeling is required,
required, the
visual inspection for head bursts.
requirements shall be defined at the time of the inquiry and
14.4   Statements: again at the time of order.
14.4.1
14.4.1 Statemen
Statementt of con
confor
forman
mance
ce wit
with
h dim
dimens
ension
ional
al and 16.2   Package Marking:
thread fit requi
requirement
rements.
s. 16.2
16 .2.1
.1 Each shship
ippi
ping
ng un
unit
it sh
shall
all in
inclu
clude
de an
and
d be plplai
ainl
nly
y
14.4.2
14.4. 2 Stateme
Statement
nt certifying
certifying that steel heats having
having the ele- marked with the following information:
ments listed in Section 6.5
Section  6.5  intentionally added were not used. 16.2.1.1
16.2. 1.1 ASTM designation,
designation, Grade, Type
Type and Style,
16.2.1.2
16.2. 1.2 Size,
15. Respo
Responsibi
nsibility
lity 16.2.1.3
16.2. 1.3 Name of the manufacturer
manufacturer or respo
responsible
nsible party,
party,
15.1 Th
15.1 Thee pa
part
rty
y re
resp
spon
onsib
sible
le fo
forr th
thee fa
faste
stene
nerr sh
shal
alll be th
thee 16.2.1.4
16.2. 1.4 Numbe
Numberr of pieces,
organization that supplies the fastener or fastener assemblies to 16.2.1.5   Lot number— Shipping
Shipping units shall be marked with
the purchaser. the lot number of the bolt, bolt set, or components and any

additional number required by the purchaser or supplier.

16. Pack
Packagin
aging
g and Package
Package Marking 16.2.1
16.2.1.6
.6 Purchase
Purchase ord
order
er num
number
ber or oth
other
er dis
distin
tingui
guishi
shing
ng
information, when required by the customer, and
16.1   Packaging: 16.2.1.7
16.2.1.7 Countr
Country
y of origin
origin,, when requir
required
ed by the customer.
customer.
16.1.1
16.1.1 Pac
Packag
kaging
ing sha
shall
ll be to the man
manufaufactu
cturer’
rer’ss stan
standar
dardd
packag
pac kaging
ing pra
practic
cticee or as agr
agreed
eed bet
betwee
ween n the pur
purcha
chaser
ser and 17. Keyw
Keywords
ords
supplier. 17.1
17.1 allo
alloy
y stee
steel;
l; alte
alterna
rnate
te des
design
ign fas
fasten
teners
ers;; bol
bolts;
ts; car
carbon
bon
16.1.2
16.1. 2 Matche
Matched d assembly lot compo
components
nents subjected
subjected to rota- steel; fasteners; heavy hex bolt; inch; metric; spline end; steel;
tional capacity testing shall be shipped together when practi- structural; structural bolts; tension control bolt; twist-off bolt;
cable.
cab le. The par
party
ty pro
provid
viding
ing suc
such
h lot
lotss sha
shall
ll clea
clearly
rly iden
identify
tify weathering steel

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements shall be applied when specified by the purchaser on the inquiry and

order. Details of these requirements shall be agreed upon in writing between the manufacturer and
purchaser.

S1. Bolt
Boltss Threaded
Threaded Full Length permit, shall not exceed the length of 2 1 ⁄ 2  threads for bolt sizes
1 in. and smaller
smaller,, and 3 1 ⁄ 2  threads for bolt sizes larger than 1 in.
S1.1 A325 and A325M
A325M Bolts with nominal
nominal lengths equal to
or shorter than 4D may be threaded full length. These bolts S2. Alte
Alternate
rnate Dimensions
Dimensions
need not have a shoulder. S2.1 Dimens
Dimensions
ions which differ
differ from the requi
requirement
rementss of this
S1.2
S1.2 Bolt
Boltss sha
shall
ll be mar
marked
ked in acco
accorda
rdance
nce with   Table
Table 1, specification, such as modified head geometry or special thread
excep
exceptt th
that
at th
thee sy
symb
mbol
ol sh
shall
all in
inclu
clude
de a “T
“T”,
”, fo
forr ex
exam
ampl
plee lengths that do not meet the requirements of section S1, are
“A325T”. permitted when requested by the customer.
S1.3 The distance from the undeunder-he
r-head
ad bearing surface to S2.2
S2. 2 Bol
Boltsts man
manufa
ufactur
ctured
ed to S2 sha
shall
ll hav
havee a mar
markin
kingg ind
indi-
i-
the first complete (full form) thread, as measured with a GO cating “S” for “special”, in addition to the marking required in
thread ring gauge, assembled by hand as far as the thread will Table 1,
1,  for example, “A325S” or “A490S”.

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NOTE   S1—Man
S1—Many y str
struct
uctura
urall con
connect
nection
ion des
design
ignss req
requir
uiree the she
shear
ar S4. Rotational Capacity Testing
Testing
strength
strength of a ful
fulll bod
bodyy fas
fasten
tener
er.. Inc
Increa
reased
sed thr
thread
ead len
length
gthss may pla
place
ce
reduced diameters in shear planes reducing connection strength. Increased S4.1
S4.1 Whe
When n spe
specifie
cified
d on the inq
inquir
uiryy and order,
order, rot
rotatio
ational
nal
thread lengths may also affect installed pretensions when using the turn of  capacity testing in accord
capacity accordance
ance with   Annex A2   shall be per-
the nut instal
installation
lation method.
formed by the responsible party.
S3. Lubr
Lubrican
icantt S4.1.1 Rot
S4.1.1 Rotatio
ational
nal cap
capaci
acity
ty test
testss sha
shall
ll incl
include
ude sets of one
S3.1 User
User-specifi
-specified
ed lubric
lubrication
ation requir
requirements
ements may includ
includee bolt, one nut, and at least one washer. Sampling shall be to
lubri
lubricat
cated
ed seseale
alers
rs us
used
ed wit
withh co
coati
ating
ng sy
syste
stems
ms,, co
color
lored
ed F1470,, except the minimum sample size in all cases shall be
F1470
lubricants, or specified K factors. These may work in combi- two assemblies.

nation with or in replacement of lubrication requirements in the S4.1.2 Rotatio

Rotational
nal capacity tests may be specified for plain
A563 a
A563  and
nd A563M
 A563M   specifications. or coated fastener assemblies.
S3.2 Lubric
Lubrication
ation requirement
requirementss shall be as agreed in writing S4.1.3 Rotatio
Rotational
nal capacity testing
testing shall result in an assem-
between the user and supplier. bly lot number, which must be unique for each combination of 
S3.3 Supplemental lubricants are not permitted on Twist-Of Twist-Off  f 
bolt, nut and washer lot used.
style assemblies except when applie applied d by the manuf
manufacturer
acturer,, see
7.5.4..
7.5.4 S4.1.4 Assembly
S4.1.4 Assembly lot rot
rotatio
ational
nal cap
capacit
acity
y test rep
report
ortss and
S3.4
S3. 4 Lub
Lubric
ricant
ant applied
applied to a lotlot’’s com
compon
ponent
entss sha
shall
ll be the produc
productt lab
labelin
eling
g to mai
maintai
ntain
n ass
assemb
embly
ly lot tra
traceab
ceabilit
ility
y is re-
same
same as th that
at sp
spec
ecifi
ified
ed by th thee pu
purcrcha
hase
serr or usused
ed by th thee quired.
manuf
man ufact
actur
urer
er du
duri
ring
ng tes
testin
ting
g to me meet et th
thee lo
lot’
t’ss ten
tensi
sion
on or S4.1.5 Compo
Components
nents shall be packed together
together when practi-
rotational capacity requirements. cable to prevent comingling with other lots.

ANNEXES

(Mandatory Information)

A1. PERMITTED COATINGS

COATINGS

A1.1 Thi
A1.1 Thiss ann
annex
ex pro
provid
vides
es inf
inform
ormatio
ationn and reqrequir
uireme
ements
nts mittee F16 for use on 150 ksi/1040 MPa bolts. “Not approved”
necessary for the selection of protective coatings on structural in T
in  Table
able A1.1
A1.1 means
 means that a particular coating was not approved
fasteners. Coatings listed in this Annex for 150 ksi/1040 MPa for a particular bolt style or grade in the individual standard
bolts have been qualified and approved where indicated for use prior to combination into F3125. Coatings are considered to be
with 150 ksi/1040 MPa strength bolts. For use on 150 ksi/1040 fastener coatings. Coatings used after installation, such as paint
MPa bolts, other coatings must be qualified in accordaccordance
ance with systems, are not considered in this standard.
IFI 144. Hydrogen embrittlement testing required by IFI 144
shall be performed in accordance with Test Method F1940
Method  F1940 for  for A1.1.2 This annex is not all-inclusive
all-inclusive for 120 ksi/830 MPa
internal hydrogen embrittlement and F2660
and  F2660 for
 for environmental streng
strength
th fas
fasten
teners
ers,, whi
which
ch may hav
havee oth
other
er meta
metallic
llic or non
non--
hydrogen
hydro gen embrit
embrittlement.
tlement. Specifi
Specifications
cations   F1136/F1136M   and metallic
meta llic coa
coating
tingss app
applied
lied bas
based
ed on agr
agreeme
eement
nt bet
betwee
ween
n the
F2833 have
F2833  have been reviewed in limited tests using IFI 144, Test supplier and user.
Method   F1940   and Test Method  F2660   to evaluate suscepti-
A1.1.3 Many of the refer
referenced
enced coating specifications
specifications have
bility to hydr
hydrogen
ogen embrittlement.
embrittlement. The purch
purchaser
aser should evalu-
only minimum thickness requirements. The nut overtap limits
ate any othother
er des
desire
ired
d per
perfor
forman
mancece cha
charac
racter
teristi
istics
cs of the
these
se
liste
listed
d ar
aree fo
forr st
stre
reng
ngth
th co
cons
nsid
ider
erati
ation
on bu
butt may no
nott pr
prov
ovid
idee
coatings.
assembly clearance with considerably thicker coating deposits.
A1.1.1 “Not qualified”
A1.1.1 qualified” in
in  T
 Table
able A1.1
A1.1 means
 means that a particular
coating has not been qualified and accepted by ASTM com-

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TABLE A1.1 Permitted CoatingsH 
B695A F1136/F1136M E ,G  F2329A F2833F  ,G 
Bolt Mechanically Deposited Zinc Zinc/Aluminum Hot-Dip Galvanized Zinc/Aluminum
A325, A325M Class 55 Grade 3 50 µm Grade 1
F1852 Class 55 Not approved Not approved Not approved
A490, A490M Not qualified Grade 3 Not qualified Grade 1
F2280 Not qualified Not approved Not qualified Not approved
Nut Class 55 Grade 5 50 µm Grade 1
Washer Class 55 Grade 3 50 µm Grade 1
Dimensional Bolt Pitch Dia. Bolt Pitch Dia. Bolt Pitch Dia. Bolt Pitch Dia.
Limits Nut Pitch Dia. OS After Nut Pitch Dia. OS After Nut Pitch Dia. OS After Nut Pitch Dia. OS After
OvertapB  CoatingC  OvertapB  CoatingC  OvertapB  CoatingC ,D  OvertapB  CoatingC 
in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in.
 ⁄  -13 UNC
12 0.018 0.012 0.009 0.006 0.018 0.018 0.009 0.006
 ⁄  -11 UNC
58
0.020 0.013 0.010 0.007 0.020 0.020 0.010 0.007
3
 ⁄ 4-10 UNC 0.020 0.013 0.010 0.007 0.020 0.020 0.010 0.007
78
 ⁄  -9 UNC 0.022 0.015 0.011 0.008 0.022 0.022 0.011 0.008
1-8 UNC 0.024 0.016 0.012 0.008 0.024 0.024 0.012 0.008
11 ⁄ 8-7 UNC 0.024 0.016 0.012 0.008 0.024 0.024 0.012 0.008
11 ⁄ 4-7 UNC 0.024 0.016 0.012 0.008 0.024 0.024 0.012 0.008
13 ⁄ 8-6 UNC 0.027 0.018 0.014 0.010 0.027 0.027 0.014 0.010
11 ⁄ 2-6 UNC 0.027 0.018 0.014 0.010 0.027 0.027 0.014 0.010
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
M12 × 1.75 MC 0.45 0.30 0.23 0.16 0.45 0.45 0.23 0.16
M16 × 2.0 MC 0.50 0.33 0.25 0.17 0.50 0.50 0.25 0.17
M20 × 2.5 MC 0.50 0.33 0.25 0.17 0.50 0.50 0.25 0.17
M22 × 2.5 MC 0.55 0.36 0.28 0.19 0.55 0.55 0.28 0.19
M24 × 3.0 MC 0.60 0.40 0.30 0.20 0.60 0.60 0.30 0.20
M27 × 3.0 MC 0.60 0.40 0.30 0.20 0.60 0.60 0.30 0.20
M30 × 3.5 MC 0.70 0.46 0.35 0.24 0.70 0.70 0.35 0.24
M36 × 4.0 MC 0.70 0.46 0.35 0.24 0.70 0.70 0.35 0.24
A
Supplementary nut lubrication to A563
to  A563 S1
 S1 is required for hot dip and mechanically deposited zinc coatings.
B 
Nut overtap shall not exceed this amount unless agreed upon between the purchaser and user. If a larger overtap is used or required, coated bolts and overtapped and
coated nuts shall pass the RC test requirements per  Annex A2 as A2  as proof of assembly, ductility and thread strength.
C 
Bolt pitch oversize limit in case of dispute. Material within the plain gauge limits, which meets the coating thickness requirements and assembles freely need not be
measured
measur ed to this tolerance.
D 
Hot-Dip
Hot-Di p galvan
galvanized
ized is typica
typically
lly tapped after coatin
coating.
g. Others coatin
coatings
gs are typica
typically
lly applied after nut tappin
tapping.
g.
E 
Grade 5 of 
of   F1136/F1136M 
F1136/F1136M   coating meets the supplementary lubrication requirements of  A563  A563 S1.
 S1.
F  
Grade 1 of F2833
of  F2833   coating meets the supplementary lubrication requirements of  A563  A563 S1.
 S1.
G 
Nuts overtapped for coating for use with 150 ksi/1040 MPa minimum tensile strength fasteners shall be proof load tested to a minimum of 175,000 psi after overtapping.
H 
Other metallic and non-metallic coatings may be used on 120 ksi/830 MPa minimum tensile fasteners upon agreement between the purchaser and user. Performance
requirements shall be specified by the purchaser and agreed to in writing. Coatings for 150 ksi/1040 MPa bolts must be qualified. See  A1.1  A1.1..
OS = over-size

A2. ROTA
ROTATIONAL
TIONAL CAPACITY TEST

A2.1. Scope NOTE A2.1—The RC test shall only apply to matched assembly lots that
contain one bolt, one nut and one or more washers. It is the intent of this
A2.1.1
A2. 1.1 This ann
annex
ex deta
details
ils rot
rotatio
ational
nal cap
capacit
acity
y (RC
(RC)) test
testss test that sets be packaged together in the same shipping container when
intended to evaluate the presence of lubricant, the efficiency of  practicable to maintain lot integrity. These test methods are intended for
lubricant and the compatibility of assemblies. The test serves use with A325, A325M, F1852, A490, A490M and F2280 bolts mated to
recommended nuts. Other specifications, such as   A354   and   A449,
A449,   may
as a further quality control measure against excessively over-
refer to this Annex as a guide. Research has not been done on all grades,
tapped nuts, material with insufficient ductility, and generally diameters and coatings available, therefore some of the requirements in
assures the assembly of elements (bolt, nut, and washer) will this test are extrapolated from existing requirements. The purchaser and
function together as a unit to achieve required preloads. When supplier
suppl ier shoul
shouldd consid
consider
er any additio
additional
nal inves
investigatio
tigation
n necess
necessary
ary to estab-
tested to meet the requi
requirement
rementss of this Annex, assemblies shall lish appropriate RC testin
testing
g guide
guidelines.
lines.
be purchased and installed as matched sets.
A2.2. Referenc
Referenced
ed Documents
A2.1.2
A2.1 .2 This
This te
test
st is inte
intend
nded
ed pr
prim
imar
aril
ily
y fo
forr ga
galv
lvan
aniz
ized
ed
fasteners, and fasteners that must be fully tensioned in struc- A2.2.1   ASTM Standards:2
tural applications. A354 Specification
A354  Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel
Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
A2.1.3
A2.1.3 Test Methods 1 and 2 are replace
replacements
ments for previous
previous A449 Specification
A449  Specification for Hex Cap Screws, Bolts and Studs,
ASTM rotational capacity test requirements. Steel,
Stee l, Hea
Heatt Tr
Treate
eated,
d, 120
120/10
/105/9
5/90
0 ksi Min
Minimu
imumm Tens
ensile
ile
A2.1.4 When specified
A2.1.4 specified in contract documents
documents this test may Strength, General Use
also be used for field-testing. A563 Specification
A563  Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts

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A563M Specificati
A563M  Specification
on for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts (Met- A2.5.2
A2.5 .2.4
.4 Tigh
Tighten
ten th
thee fa
fast
sten
enerer as
asse
semb
mblyly to at lea
least
st th
thee
ric) minimum installation tension in T
in  Table
able A2.2
A2.2 and
 and record both the
F1470   Pra
F1470 Practic
cticee for Fas
Fasten
tener
er Sam
Sampli
pling
ng for Spe
Specifi
cified
ed Me- tension and torque. The torque shall be read with the nut in
chanical
chanic al Prope
Properties
rties and Perfo
Performanc
rmancee Inspe
Inspection
ction motion
mot ion.. Max
Maximu
imum m tor
torque
que val
values
ues at min
minimu
imumm ten
tensio
sionn are
F1789   Terminology for F16 Mechanical Fasteners
F1789 provided for convenience in Table
in  Table A2.2.
A2.2.  For tensions exceed-
ing minimum tension, the torque shall not exceed 0.25 PD,
A2.3. Terminology where P = tension in pounds, and D = Dia. (in.)/12 = bolt
A2.3.1
A2.3.1 Ter
Terms
ms us
used
ed in ththis
is sp
spec
ecifi
ificat
catio
ion
n ar
aree de
defin
fined
ed in diameter in feet.
Terminology  F1789
 F1789,,  unless otherwise defined herein. A2.5.2
A2. 5.2.5
.5 Fur
Further
ther tighten
tighten the nut to the rot rotatio
ation
n list
listed
ed in

A2.3.2
A2.3.2 KIPS = Thousands
Thousands of pounds Table
stepA2.3.
A2.3 .  The.  Assemblies
in step A2.5.2.3
 A2.5.2.3. rotation is measured
that stripfrom the initial
or fracture marking
prior to this
A2.4 Testing rotation fail the test.
A2.5.2.6
A2.5.2 .6 Record the tension at the completion of the rota-
A2.4.1   Requirement:
tion in T
in  Table
able A2.3
A2.3.. The tension shall equal or exceed 1.15 × the
A2.4.1.1
A2.4. 1.1 Assemb
Assemblies
lies shall be tested in an assembled joint or
minimum installation tension. The minimum required values
tension-measuring device in accordance with Test Method 1 or
are listed in Table
in  Table A2.4.
A2.4.
Tes
estt Me
Meth
thod
od 2, an
andd shshal
alll no
nott sh
show
ow si
sign
gnss of fa
failu
ilure
re wh
when
en
A2.5.2
A2. 5.2.7
.7 Loo
Loosen
sen and remremove
ove the nut
nut.. The
There
re sha
shall
ll be no
subjected
subjec ted to the nut rotation in Table A2.3 for Test
Test Method 1 or
signs of thread shear failure, stripping or torsional failure. The
Table A2.5 and Table A2.7 for Test Method 2. The test shall be
nut shall turn on the bolt threads to the position it was in during
performed by the responsible party as noted in  A2.4.2
 A2.4.2 prior
 prior to
the test. The nut does not need to run the full length of the
shipment, but after zinc coating, lubrication or any secondary
threads. Inability to turn the nut by hand is considered thread
processing of components.
failure. Broken bolts fail the test.
A2.4.2   Testing Responsibility:
A2.4.2
A2. 4.2.1
.1 Eac
Eachh lot shall be test
tested
ed by the man
manufa
ufactu
cturer
rer or A2.6 Long Bolt Acceptance
Acceptance Criteria
Criteria
responsible party prior to shipment.
A2.4.2
A2. 4.2.2
.2 Whe
When n bol
bolts
ts are furnishe
furnished d by a sou
source
rce other than A2.6.1
A2. 6.1 The assembly
assembly lot passes the RC tes testt if all sam
sample
pless
the manufacturer, the responsible party shall assure all tests meet the requir
requirements
ements of  A2.5.2.4,
 A2.5.2.4,  A2.5.2.6
 A2.5.2.6 and
 and A2.5.2.7
 A2.5.2.7 after
 after
have been performed and the bolts comply with the require- full rotati
rotation.
on.
ments of this specification. A2.6.2
A2. 6.2 The lot shashall
ll be con
consid
sidere
ered
d non
noncon
confor
formin
mingg if the
A2.4.2
A2. 4.2.3
.3 Sam
Sampli
pling
ng sha
shall
ll be to   F1470,
F1470,   except that a mini- assembly fails to pass any one of the following requirements:
mum
mu m of tw two
o as
asse
semb
mblie
liess sh
shall
all be tes
tested
ted rerega
gard
rdles
lesss of lo
lott A2.6.2.1 Exceeding the maximummaximum allowable torque in in Table
 Table
quantity. Alternate sampling may be agreed upon between the A2.2..
A2.2
supplier and purchaser. A2.6.2
A2. 6.2.2
.2 Inability
Inability of the assassemb
embly
ly to reac
reach
h the rot
rotatio
ation
n
required in Table
in  Table A2.3.
A2.3.
A2.5. Method 1—Long Bolt Test
Test Procedure
Procedure
A2.6.2.3
A2.6.2 .3 Inabil
Inability
ity to remov
removee the nut after installing to the
A2.5.1   Equipment Required: rotation specified in Table
in  Table A2.3.
A2.3.
A2.5.1.1
A2.5. 1.1 Calibra
Calibrated
ted bolt tensio
tension
n -measu
-measuring
ring device appro- A2.6.2
A2. 6.2.4
.4 Fail
Failure
ure to pro
provid
videe the ten
tensio
sion
n req
requir
uired
ed in   Table
priate for the bolts to be tested. A2.4 after
A2.4  after full rotation.
A2.5.1.2
A2.5. 1.2 Calibra
Calibrated
ted torque wrench and spud wrenches.
wrenches. A2.6
A2 .6.2
.2.5
.5 Shear
Shear fafailu
ilure
re of ththee th
thre
read
adss as dedeter
termi
mine
nedd by
A2.5.1.3 Appr
A2.5.1.3 Appropriat
opriatee bushi
bushings
ngs and spacer
spacers.
s. visual examination of bolt and nut threads following removal.
A2.5.2   Proce
Procedur
dure—B
e—Bolts
olts tha
thatt fit in a ten
tensio
sion
n mea
measur
suring
ing A2.6.2.6
A2.6.2 .6 Torsio
orsional
nal or torsio
torsional/ten
nal/tension
sion failure of the bolt.
device:
NOTE A2.2—Elongation of the bolt, in the threads between the nut and
A2.5.2
A2. 5.2.1
.1 Ins
Install
tall the bol
boltt and any req
requir
uired
ed spa
spacer
cerss in the
bolt head, is to be expected and is not to be classified as a failure.
tension measuring device so that the bolt stick-out is flush with
the nut to a max
maximu
imumm of three threads
threads stic
stick-o
k-out.
ut. This will A2.7. Method 2—Short Bolt Test
Test Procedure
Procedure
typically provide three to five threads within the grip.
A2.5.2.2 Tighten the fastener assembly to the tensions listed A2.7.1   Equipment Required:
 Table A2.1 (-0/+2
in Table
in A2.1  (-0/+2 kips or -0/+8 kN). A2.7.1.1
A2.7.1.1 Steel plate.
A2.5.2
A2. 5.2.3
.3 Match-ma
Match-mark rk the bol
bolt,
t, nut and faceplate
faceplate of the A2.7.1.2
A2.7.1.2 Calibra
Calibrated
ted torque wrench and spud wrenches.
wrenches.
calibrator. A2.7.1.3
A2.7.1.3 Appro
Appropriate
priate bushings
bushings and spacers.

TABLE A2.1 Pre-tension Requirements by Strength and Diameter

Strength Bolt Dia. (in.)  
 ⁄ 2
1   5
 ⁄ 8   3
 ⁄ 4  
 ⁄ 8
7
  1 11 ⁄ 8   11 ⁄ 4   13 ⁄ 8   11 ⁄ 2
120 ksi min. Initial Tension (kips) 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12
150 ksi min. Initial Tension (kips) 1 2 4 5 6 8 10 12 15
Bolt Dia. (mm) 12 16 20 22 24 27 30 36
830 MPa min. Initial Tension (kN) 4 9 13 18 22 27 31 44
1040 MPa min. Initial Tension (kN) 9 13 18 22 27 36 40 58

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TABLE A2.2 Maximum Permitted Torque at Minimum Design Tension A
Strength Bolt Dia. (in.)   1
 ⁄ 2   5
 ⁄ 8   3
 ⁄ 4   7
 ⁄ 8   1 11 ⁄ 8   11 ⁄ 4   13 ⁄ 8   11 ⁄ 2
120
12 0 ks
ksii mi
min.
n. Ten
ensi
sion
on (k
(kip s)A
ips) 12 19 28 39 51 64 81 97 118
Maximum Torque (ft. lbs.) 125 247 437 710 1062 1502 2120 2779 3688
150
150 ks
ksii mi
min.
n. Ten
ensi
sion
on (k
(kip s)A
ips) 15 24 35 49 64 80 102 121 148
Maximum Torque (ft. lbs.) 156 312 546 893 1333 1875 2656 3466 4625
Bolt Dia. (mm) 12 16 20 22 24 27 30 36
830
830 MP
MPa
a mi
min.
n. Ten
ensi
sion
on (k N)A
(kN) 49 93 142 178 205 267 325 476
Maximum Torque (Nm) 150 380 719 976 1234 1803 2440 4284
1040
1040 MPa
MPa min.
min. Tens
ension (kN))A
ion (kN 61 114 178 221 257 334 408 595
Maximum Torque (Nm) 190 461 895 1220 1546 2251 3064 5369
A
Minimum
Minimum design in the RCSC Specification
Specification for Struct
Structural
ural Joints Using High-S
High-Strengt
trength
h Bolts. It repres
represents
ents 70% of minimum specified tensile strength.

TABLE A2.3 Required Rotation A2.8 Short Bolt Acceptance

Acceptance Criteria
Criteria
Bolt Length   >8D to
Required Rotation
  Up to 4D >4D to 8D
12D
A2.8.1 The assembly
A2.8.1 assembly lot passes the RC tes testt if all sam
sample
pless
120 ksi (830 MPa) min 240 360 420
meet the requir
requirements
ements of  A2.7.2.5,
 A2.7.2.5,  A2.7.2.6
 A2.7.2.6 and
 and A2.7.2.7
 A2.7.2.7 after
 after
150 ksi (1040 MPa) min 240 300 360 full rotati
rotation.
on.
A2.8.2 The lot ass
A2.8.2 assemb
emblyly sha
shallll be con
consid
sidere
eredd as non
nonconcon--
forming if the assembly fails to pass any one of the following
A2.7.2   Procedure—Bolts too short to fit in a tension mea-
specified requirements:
suring device:
A2.8.2.1 Exceeding the maximum
maximum allowable torque in in Table
 Table
A2.7.2.1
A2.7. 2.1 Instal
Installl the bolt and any required
required spacers in the steel
A2.6..
A2.6
plate with the so that the bolt stick-out is flush with the nut to
a max
maximu
imumm of thr three
ee thr
thread
eadss stic
stick-o
k-out.
ut. This will typ typical
ically
ly A2.8.2
A2. 8.2.2
.2 Fail
Failure
ure to ach
achiev
ievee the req
requir
uired
ed rot
rotatio
ation
n in   Table
provide three to five threads within the grip. A2.7..
A2.7
A2.7.2
A2. 7.2.2
.2 Pre
Pre-te
-tensi
nsion
on the ass
assemb
emblyly in the ste
steel
el plat
plate.
e. The A2.8.2.3
A2.8.2 .3 Inabil
Inability
ity to remov
removee the nut after installing to the
torque used shall not exceed 20% of the torque permitted Table
permitted  Table rotation in Table
in  Table A2.7.
A2.7.
A2.6..
A2.6 A2.8
A2 .8.2
.2.4
.4 Shear
Shear fafailu
ilure
re of th thee th
thre
read
adss as de
deter
termi
mine
nedd by
A2.7.2.3
A2.7. 2.3 Match-
Match-markmark the nut, bolt and plate. visual examination of bolt and nut threads following removal.
A2.7.2.4
A2.7. 2.4 Tensio
ensionn the bolt by rotating the nut as requir
requireded in A2.8.2.5
A2.8.2 .5 Torsio
orsional
nal or torsio
torsional/ten
nal/tension
sion failure of the bolt.
Table A2.5.
A2.5. Prevent the bolt head from rotation. Take a torque Elongation of the bolt, in the threads between the nut and
reading at the required rotation with the nut in motion. bolt head, is to be expected at the required rotation and is not
A2.7.2.5
A2.7. 2.5 The torque measuremen
measurementt taken in  A2.7.2.4
 A2.7.2.4 should
 should to be classified as a failure.
not exceed the values listed in   Table A2.6. A2.6.   Assemblies
Assemblies that
exceed the listed torque fail the test. These torque values are A2.9. Test Reports
based on the assumed tension of 1.15 × minimum installation
A2.9.1 When specified
specified on the purch
purchase
ase order,
order, the manuf
manufac-
ac-
tension.
turer or sup
turer suppli
plier
er,, whi
whiche
chever
ver is the res
respon
ponsib
sible
le par
party
ty,, sha
shall
ll
A2.7.2.6
A2.7. 2.6 Furth
Furtherer tighten the bolt the additional
additional rotation in
furnish the purchaser a test report that includes the following:
Table A2.7
A2.7..   Assem
Assemblblies
ies th
that
at st
stri
rip
p or fr
fract
actur
uree pr
prio
iorr to th
this
is
rotation fail the test. A2.9.1
A2. 9.1.1
.1 Results
Results of rot
rotatio
ational
nal cap
capacit
acity
y test
tests.
s. Thi
Thiss sha
shall
ll
A2.7.2
A2. 7.2.7
.7 Loo
Loosensen and remremove
ove the nut
nut.. The
Therere sha
shallll be no include the test method used (solid plate or tension measuring
signs of thread shear failure, stripping, or torsional failure. The device).
nut shall turn on the bolt threads to the position it was in during A2.9.1.2
A2.9.1 .2 Assemb
Assemblyly and compo
component
nent lot numb
numbers.
ers.
the test. The nut does not need to run the full length of the A2.9.1.3
A2.9.1 .3 Mailing address
address of responsible
responsible party
party..
threads. Inability to turn the nut by hand is considered thread A2.9.1.4
A2.9.1 .4 Title and signature
signature of the indivi
individual
dual assigned test
failure. Broken bolts fail the test. report responsibility.

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TABLE A2.4 Minimum Tension at Full Rotation
Strength Bolt Dia. (in.)   1
 ⁄ 2   5
 ⁄ 8   3
 ⁄ 4   7
 ⁄ 8   1 11 ⁄ 8   11 ⁄ 4   13 ⁄ 8   11 ⁄ 2
120 ksi min. Tension (kips) 14 22 32 45 59 74 94 112 136
150 ksi min. Tension (kips) 17 28 40 56 74 92 117 139 170
Bolt Dia. (mm) 12 16 20 22 24 27 30 36
830 MPa min. Tension (kN) 57 108 164 205 235 307 373 547
1040 MPa min. Tension (kN) 72 133 205 256 297 384 471 685

TABLE A2.5 Required Rotation

  Up to and includ
including
ing Greater than 4D
Bolt Length 4D up to and including 8D
Required Rotation
120 180
All Grades

TABLE A2.6 Maximum Torque Values

Strength Bolt Dia. (in.)  
 ⁄ 
12  
 ⁄ 
58  
 ⁄ 
34  
 ⁄ 
78
  1 11 ⁄ 8   11 ⁄ 4   13 ⁄ 8   11 ⁄ 2
120 ksi min. Torque (ft. lbs.) 150 290 500 820 1230 1730 2450 3210 4250
150 ksi min. Torque (ft. lbs.) 180 370 630 1020 1540 2160 3050 3980 5310
Bolt Dia. (mm) 12 16 20 22 24 27 30 36
830 MPa min. Torque (Nm) 176 427 827 1125 1416 2074 2807 4922
1040 MPa min. Torque (Nm) 217 536 1024 1417 1790 2583 3539 6162

TABLE A2.7 Required Rotation

  Up to and includ
including
ing Greater than 4D
Bolt Length
4D up to and including 8D

Required Rotation
120 ksi (830 MPa) min 120 180
150 ksi (1040 MPa) min. 90 120

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