This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles

for the
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Designation: F3125/F3125M − 19

Standard Specification for

High Strength Structural Bolts and Assemblies, Steel and
Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, Inch Dimensions 120 ksi and 150
ksi Minimum Tensile Strength, and Metric Dimensions 830
MPa and 1040 MPa Minimum Tensile Strength1
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 revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope ing values from the two systems may result in non-
1.1 This specification covers chemical, physical and me- conformance with the standard.
chanical requirements for quenched and tempered bolts manu- 1.6 Table footnotes are requirements. Notes are advisory.
factured from steel and alloy steel, in inch and metric 1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
dimensions, in two strength grades, two types and two styles. safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1.1 This specification is a consolidation and replacement responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of six ASTM standards, including; A325, A325M, A490, priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
A490M, F1852 and F2280. mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1.2 This consolidated standard is to ensure alignment 1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
between standards with the same intended end use and to dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
simplify the use and maintenance of structural bolt specifica- ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
tions. Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.2 Intended Use: mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2.1 Bolts manufactured under this specification are in- Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
tended for use in structural connections covered in the Speci-
fication for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts, as 2. Referenced Documents
approved by the Research Council on Structural Connections. 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
1.2.2 Bolts in this specification are furnished in sizes from A194/A194M Specification for Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel,
1⁄2 to 1-1⁄2 in. inclusive and from M12 to M36 inclusive.
and Stainless Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or
1.3 Classification, Table 1: High Temperature Service, or Both
1.3.1 Bolts are designated by grade, which indicates inch or A354 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel
metric strength and style. Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners
1.3.2 Bolts are designated by type denoting raw material A449 Specification for Hex Cap Screws, Bolts and Studs,
chemical composition. Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105/90 ksi Minimum Tensile
1.3.3 Bolts are designated by style denoting Heavy Hex Strength, General Use
bolts or “Twist-Off” Style assemblies. A563 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
A563M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts (Met-
1.4 Terms used in this specification are defined in F1789. ric)
1.5 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch pound A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values cal Analysis of Steel Products
stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, B695 Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically De-
each system shall be used independently of the other. Combin- posited on Iron and Steel
E709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
E1444/E1444M Practice for Magnetic Particle Testing
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.02 on Steel Bolts,
2
Nuts, Rivets and Washers. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2019. Published December 2019. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
published in 2015. Last previous edition published in 2018 as F3125–18. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F3125_F3125M–19. the ASTM website.

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TABLE 1 Classification 2.3 IFI Standard:4
Grade Min. Strength A
Type Style IFI 144 Test Evaluation Procedures for Coating Qualifica-
A325 120 ksi 1 3 Heavy Hex Head tion
A490 150 ksi 1 3 Heavy Hex Head
F1852 120 ksi 1 3 Twist-Off
2.4 RCSC Standard:5
F2280 150 ksi 1 3 Twist-Off Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts
A325M 830 MPa 1 3 Heavy Hex Head
A490M 1040 MPa 1 3 Heavy Hex Head 3. Ordering Information
A
Type 1 - 120 ksi (830 MPa) - carbon steel, carbon boron steel, alloy steel or alloy
steel with boron addition 3.1 Orders for bolts under this specification shall include:
Type 3 - 120 ksi (830 MPa) or 150 ksi (1040 MPa) - weathering steel 3.1.1 ASTM designation.
Type 1 - 150 ksi (1040 MPa) - alloy steel or alloy steel with boron addition 3.1.2 Quantity: Number of bolts or assemblies, including
washers, if required.
3.1.3 Size: Including nominal bolt diameter and bolt length,
F436/F436M Specification for Hardened Steel Washers Inch and thread pitch if other than standard.
and Metric Dimensions 3.1.4 Grade: A325, A490, F1852, F2280 or A325M,
F606/F606M Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical A490M.
Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded 3.1.5 Type: Type 1 or Type 3. When Type is not specified
Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets either Type 1 or Type 3 may be furnished at the supplier’s
F788 Specification for Surface Discontinuities of Bolts, option.
Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series 3.1.6 Style: Heavy Hex or Twist-Off Style.
F1136/F1136M Specification for Zinc/Aluminum Corrosion 3.1.7 Coatings or finishes: If other than plain finish, specify
Protective Coatings for Fasteners the coating process or finish required, see Annex A1.
F1470 Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Me- 3.2 Test reports, see Section 14.
chanical Properties and Performance Inspection
3.3 Additional details of other assembly components such
F1789 Terminology for F16 Mechanical Fasteners
as nuts and washers, if required.
F1940 Test Method for Process Control Verification to
Prevent Hydrogen Embrittlement in Plated or Coated 3.4 Rotational capacity testing of matched sets or assem-
Fasteners blies in accordance with Annex A2, as required in 8.1.5 and
F2328 Test Method for Determining Decarburization and when requested by the purchaser.
Carburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded Steel 3.5 Heavy Hex bolts may be ordered individually, packaged
Bolts, Screws, Studs, and Nuts with nuts, packaged with nuts and washers, or as assemblies.
F2328M Test Method for Determining Decarburization and
3.6 Any special observation or inspection requirements
Carburization in Hardened and Tempered Threaded 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.
F2329 Specification for Zinc Coating, Hot-Dip, Require-
ments for Application to Carbon and Alloy Steel Bolts, 3.7 Any supplementary requirements.
Screws, Washers, Nuts, and Special Threaded Fasteners 3.8 Country of origin requirements, if any.
F2660 Test Method for Qualifying Coatings for Use on NOTE 1—A typical description follows: 1000 pieces 3⁄4 in.× 3 in. ASTM
A490 Structural Bolts Relative to Environmental Hydro- F3125–19, Grade A325 Heavy Hex Bolt, Type 1, each with one
gen Embrittlement ASTM F436/F436M Type 1 Hardened Washer, and one A563 Grade DH
Heavy Hex Nut.
F2833 Specification for Corrosion Protective Fastener Coat- NOTE 2—Bolts are sometimes detailed with names such as A325 HS,
ings with Zinc Rich Base Coat and Aluminum Organic/ A325 SC, A325 X or A490 N. These names relate to connection design
Inorganic Type and bolt installation, but do not change the manufacturing requirements
F3019/F3019M Specification for Chromium Free Zinc- and are preferably not shown on bolt orders.
Flake Composite, with or without Integral Lubricant,
Corrosion Protective Coatings for Fasteners 4. Dimensions
G101 Guide for Estimating the Atmospheric Corrosion Re- 4.1 Head and Body:
sistance of Low-Alloy Steels 4.1.1 Bolts shall conform to the dimensions specified in
2.2 ASME Standards:3 Table 2 for Heavy Hex or Twist-Off bolts.
B1.1 Unified Screw Threads 4.1.2 The thread length shall not be changed except as
B1.13M Metric Screw Threads provided in Supplementary Requirement S1 or S2. Other
B18.18 Quality Assurance for Fasteners dimensions shall not be changed except in accordance with
B18.2.6 Fasteners for Use in Structural Applications Supplementary Requirement S2.
B18.2.6M Metric Fasteners for Use in Structural Applica- 4.1.3 Bolts with thread lengths or dimensional requirements
tions which differ from this specification may also be ordered under

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International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http:// 44131. http://www.indfast.org
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TABLE 2 Dimensions, Threads, Marking, Matching Components
Inch Metric
120 ksi Min Tensile 150 ksi Min Tensile 830 MPa 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 B18.2.6 B18.2.6 B18.2.6M B18.2.6M B18.2.6M B18.2.6M
Thread Fit, ASMEB B1.1 UNC 2A B1.1 UNC 2A B1.1 UNC 2A B1.1 UNC 2A B1.13M MC 6g B1.13M MC 6g B1.13M MC 6g B1.13M MC 6g
Grade MarkingA,D A325 A325 A490 A490 A325M A325M A490M A490M
Style - Twist-Off
Bolts
Dimensions, ASMEB B18.2.6 B18.2.6 B18.2.6 B18.2.6 F F F F

Thread Fit, ASMEB B1.1 UNC 2A B1.1 UNC 2A B1.1 UNC 2A B1.1 UNC 2A F F F F

Grade MarkingA,D A325TC A325TC A490TC A490TC F F F F

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

Recommended Nut
and Washer
Plain Nut A563 DH A563 DH3 A563 DH A563 DH3 A563M 10S A563M 10S3 A563M 10S A563M 10S3
Suitable AlternativeE DH3, D, C, C3 C3 8S, 8S3, 10S3 8S3 10S3
Coated Nut A563 DH A563 DH3 A563 DH A563 DH3 A563M 10S A563M 10S3 A563M 10S A563M 10S3
Flat, Bevel or
Thick Washer if F436/F436M - 1 F436/F436M - 3 F436/F436M - 1 F436/F436M - 3 F436/F436M - 1 F436/F436M - 3 F436/F436M - 1 F436/F436M - 3
used
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 non-standard thread length (except for bolts up to 4D threaded fully
and marked with “T” per S1 requirement), 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 used markings may be sold and used indefinitely, bolts must be manufactured to current marking requirements upon initial publication of this standard.
D
Other distinguishing markings for type 3 are permitted at the manufacturers option.
E
ASTM A194/A194M 2H Heavy Hex inch Nuts may be used in place of A563 DH nuts on type 1 A325, A490, F1852 and F2280 bolts. 2H Heavy Hex metric Nuts may
be used in place of A563M 10S nuts on type 1 A325M and A490M bolts. When coated 2H nuts are used in place of DH or 10S nuts, the same requirements of A563, A563M,
and this specification, including Annex A1, shall apply. These requirements include, but are not limited to, thread dimensions and overtapping allowances, coating grade,
lubrication requirements, and proof load testing.
F
Metric dimensions and requirements for this style have not been established.

TABLE 3 Chemical RequirementsA

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 IndexB Corrosion IndexB
Boron
Boron
Carbon 0.30 - 0.52 0.33 - 0.40 0.38 -0.48 0.30 - 0.52 max 0.30 - 0.48C 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
D D D
Silicon 0.15 - 0.30 0.15 - .30 0.30 - 0.50
D D D D
Boron 0.003 max 0.003 max
D D
Copper 0.25 - 0.45 0.20 - 0.40 0.20 - 0.60 0.20 - 0.60
D
Nickel 0.25 - 0.45 0.50 - 0.80 0.20E min D
0.20E min
D D
Chromium 0.45 - 0.65 0.50 - 0.75 0.45 min 0.45 min
D D D D D D
Vanadium
D D
Molybdenum 0.06 max 0.10E min D
0.10E min
D D D D D D
Titanium
A
Based on heat analysis.
B
See 6.3.
C
Carbon requirement is 0.35-0.53 for 1-1⁄2 in. and M36 diameter bolts.
D
Not Specified.
E
Material that satisfies the criteria for either Nickel or Molybdenum shall be considered as satisfying the requirements for both elements.

Specification A449 or A354. Users should note that A449 and 4.3 The gauging limit for coated bolts shall be verified
A354 are not exact equivalents to the structural grades in this during manufacture. In case of dispute, a calibrated thread ring
specification. gauge of the same size as the oversize limit in Annex A1 (Class
4.2 Threads: X tolerance, gauge tolerance plus) shall be used to verify
4.2.1 Uncoated bolt threads shall be as specified in Table 2. compliance. The gauge shall assemble with hand effort follow-
4.2.2 Coated bolts shall have threads meeting Table 2 ing application of light machine oil to prevent galling and
requirements before coating. damage to the gauge. These inspections, when performed to

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resolve controversy, shall be conducted at the frequency 7.4 Coatings and Other Finishes:
specified in the quality provisions of ASME B18.18. 7.4.1 Permitted coatings, including supplementary lubrica-
NOTE 3—It is the intent of this specification that coated nuts and bolts tion and nut oversize requirements, are provided in Annex A1.
assemble freely when ordered together. It is recognized that the batch 7.4.2 When coated fasteners are required, the purchaser
nature of coating process and the cumulative effect of coating thickness
may create intermittent assembly problems. Staying within the material
shall specify the process and any additional special require-
limits is important for assembly strength. Users are encouraged to use the ments.
smallest nut overtap which permits consistent free assembly. 7.4.3 Threaded components (bolts and nuts) shall be coated
by the same process, limited to one process per item with no
5. Product Marking mixed processes in a lot.
5.1 At a minimum, all bolts shall be marked as required in 7.5 Secondary Processing:
Table 2. Marking shall be on the bolt head and may be raised 7.5.1 Lot control and full traceability shall be maintained
or depressed at the manufacturer’s option. The marking shall throughout all outside or secondary processes.
be visible after coating. 7.5.2 Lots to which secondary processing has been per-
5.2 Grade and Type marking, and the manufacturer’s mark formed by any party after sale from the manufacturer must be
shall be in separate and distinct locations on the head. Other traceable using a lot number which differs from the manufac-
markings, if used, such as private label distributor’s mark shall turer’s original lot number.
also be separate and distinct. 7.5.3 If processing that can affect mechanical properties is
performed after initial testing, the bolts shall be retested for all
6. Chemical Composition specified mechanical properties and performance requirements
affected by the processing. This processing includes heat
6.1 120ksi/830MPA Type 1 bolts shall be carbon steel, treatment, hot-dip zinc coating and other processing that could
carbon boron steel, alloy steel or alloy steel with boron affect mechanical properties.
addition at the manufacturer’s option, conforming to the 7.5.4 Secondary processing, including lubrication, by any
chemical composition specified in Table 3. party other than that which certified the assembly lot shall not
6.2 150ksi/1040MPa bolts Type 1 shall be alloy steel or be permitted on a Twist-Off style bolt assembly lot unless
alloy steel with boron addition at the manufacturer’s option, under the direction of the manufacturer.
conforming to the chemical composition specified in Table 3.
NOTE 4—Twist-Off Style bolt performance is dependent on the torque/
6.3 Type 3 bolts shall be weathering steel and shall conform tension relationship and alteration of this relationship may have an adverse
to the chemical compositions A or B specified in Table 3 or be effect on performance.
produced from a material with chemical composition “Based
on Corrosion Index” that has a corrosion index of 6 or greater, 8. Test Methods
as calculated from the heat analysis, and as described in G101. 8.1 Tensile strength, proof load, surface discontinuities,
Calculation of the corrosion index shall be done using the hardness, micro-hardness, carburization/decarburization, coat-
predictive method based on the data of Larabee and Coburn or ing thickness, magnetic particle, rotational capacity, assembly
the predictive method based on the data of Townsend. (see tension testing and coating thickness tests, as applicable, shall
Guide G101 for methods of estimating the atmospheric corro- be in accordance with Table 4.
sion resistance of low alloy steels). 8.1.1 Tensile strength shall be determined using the F606/
6.4 If performed, product analysis made on finished bolts F606M Wedge or Axial Tension Testing of Full Size Product
representing each lot shall be within 10% of the value required Method or the Machined Test Specimens Method depending on
of the heat analysis. For example; heat analysis C 0.30–0.52 = size and nominal length as specified in 10.1.
product analysis C 0.27– 0.57. 8.1.2 Proof load shall be determined using F606/F606M
Method 1, Length Measurement, or Method 2, Yield Strength,
6.5 Heats to which bismuth, selenium, tellurium, or lead has at the option of the manufacturer.
been intentionally added shall not be permitted.
8.1.3 Magnetic Particle Inspection shall be conducted on
6.6 Chemical analysis shall be performed in accordance 150 ksi (1040 MPa) bolts, in accordance with Table 4 and 12.1.
with A751. 8.1.4 Carburization/Decarburization Inspection shall be
conducted on 150 ksi (1040 MPa) bolts, in accordance with
7. Materials and Manufacture 12.2.
7.1 Production Method: 8.1.5 Rotational Capacity Testing shall be performed on
7.1.1 Bolts shall be cold formed, warm formed, hot formed, galvanized heavy hex assemblies by the responsible party.
hot forged, machined, or any combination thereof. Plain finish and other coated heavy hex assemblies shall be
rotationally capacity tested by the responsible party when
7.2 Heat Treatment: specified on the inquiry and purchase order, see Supplementary
7.2.1 All bolts shall be quenched in oil from the austenitiz- Requirement S4. Test method is as described in Annex A2.
ing temperature.
7.2.2 All bolts shall be tempered by reheating to not less NOTE 5—Rotational capacity testing of assemblies intended to be
than 800°F/427°C. installed using a twist-off feature and having been qualified in accordance
with Section 11, may offer some limited qualitative information, but does
7.3 Threads may be rolled or cut. not provide relevant engineering data.

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TABLE 4 Number of Tests and Test Method or Criteria
Sample Size (Per Lot) Test Method Test Method Notes
Inch Metric
All grades, types, styles
Tensile Strength F1470 F606/F606M F606/F606M Wedge or axial Full size. Machined.
See 8.1.1 and 10.1
Proof Load F1470 F606/F606M F606/F606M Method 1 or 2 optional. See 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 F1470A Product Specification Product Specification

150 ksi grades all types and

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

All Twist Off assemblies

Assembly Tension Test (Fastener F1470 This standard
Tension)

Rotational Capacity F1470 Annex A2 Annex A2

A
Use F1470 for sampling if sample requirements are not in the coating specification.

9. Testing and Lot Control 9.6.1 The minimum number of tests required from each lot
9.1 Testing Responsibility: or each assembly lot shall be according to F1470 and ASME
9.1.1 Each lot shall be tested by the manufacturer prior to B18.18. These tests and sample numbers are for final inspec-
shipment in accordance with the lot control and identification tion only and shall be in addition to the manufacturer’s
quality assurance plan in Sections 9.2 through 9.5. established internal quality control system and in-process
9.1.2 When supplied by a source other than the inspection procedures.
manufacturer, the responsible party shall assure all tests have 9.6.2 Disposition of non-conforming product shall be in
been performed and the bolts conform to this specification. accordance with F1470 Section 8.
9.2 Bolts shall be processed in accordance with a lot control NOTE 7—Section 9.6.1 is intended to identify a statistically large
number of non-conformances but does not assure 100% freedom from
and identification quality assurance plan. The manufacturer, non-conforming product.
secondary processors, and distributors shall identify and main-
tain the integrity of each production lot from raw material 10. Mechanical Properties
through all processing operations to final packing and ship-
10.1 Tensile Properties:
ment. Each lot shall be assigned a unique lot identification
10.1.1 Except as permitted in 10.1.2 and 10.1.3, diameters 1
number, each lot shall be tested, and the lot inspection test
in./M24 and smaller having a nominal length of 21⁄4 D and
reports retained.
longer, and sizes over 1 in./M24 having a nominal length of 3D
9.3 Secondary processing shall be processed in accordance and longer, shall be wedge tested full size to F606/F606M and
with a lot control and identification quality assurance plan. shall conform to the wedge tensile load and proof load or
9.4 A lot shall be a quantity of uniquely identified structural alternative proof load specified in Table 5.
bolts of the same nominal size and length produced consecu- 10.1.2 Sizes 1 in./M24 and smaller having a nominal length
tively at the initial operation from a single mill heat of material shorter than 21⁄4 D down to 2D, inclusive, that cannot be wedge
and processed at one time, by the same process, in the same tensile tested, shall be axially tension tested full size to
manner so that statistical sampling is valid. F606/F606M and shall conform to the minimum tensile load
and proof load or alternate proof load specified in Table 5.
9.5 Additional testing for fastener assemblies, such as
10.1.3 Sizes 1 in./M24 and smaller having a nominal length
assembly tension testing and rotational capacity testing also
shorter than 2D and sizes larger than 1 in./M24 with nominal
require that the manufacturer or responsible party maintain
lengths shorter than 3D that cannot be axially tensile tested
assembly lot traceability. A unique assembly or rotational
shall be qualified on the basis of hardness.
capacity lot number shall be created for each change in
10.1.4 Fracture on full-size tests shall be in the threads of
assembly component lot number, such as nuts or washers.
NOTE 6—The purpose of a lot inspection and control program is to
the bolt without fracture at the junction of the head and body.
ensure that each lot conforms to this specification and that lot integrity is 10.1.5 When the length of the bolt makes full-size testing
maintained to the point of use. It is essential that secondary processors, impractical, machined specimens shall be tested and shall
distributors, and users maintain lot identification and integrity until conform to the requirements specified in Table 6. When bolts
installation. are tested by both full-size and machined specimen methods,
9.6 Number of Tests: the full-size test shall take precedence.

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TABLE 5 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
A Length Length
Stress Area Tensile min Strength Tensile min Tensile max. 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
5⁄8-11 UNC 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
1-8 UNC 0.606 72700 51500 55750 90900 104850 72700 78800
11⁄8-7 UNC 0.763 91600B 64900B 70250B 114450 132000 91550 99200
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
120 ksi 85 ksi 92 ksi 150 ksi 173 ksi 120 ksi 130 ksi
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 Tensile min. Tensile max. 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: AS = 0.7854 [D – (0.9743/n)]2; for Metric: AS = 0.7854 (D – 0.9382P)2; where AS = Stress Area, D = Nominal Bolt Size,
and P = thread pitch.
B
Previous versions of ASTM 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 6 Mechanical Property Requirements for Specimens Machined from Bolts

Tensile Tensile Yield Elongation in 4D, Reduction of Area,
min. max. min. min. % min. %
Inch 120 ksi, Grade A325, F1852 120 ksi { 92 ksi 14 35
Inch 150 ksi, Grade A490, F2280 150 ksi 173 ksi 130 ksi 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

10.2 Hardness: 11.1.1 The assembly lot tension test shall be performed on
10.2.1 Bolts shall conform to the hardness in Table 7. For twist-off style fastener assemblies to determine the ability of
lots on which both hardness and tension tests are performed, the assembly to provide the required minimum tension.
acceptance based on tensile requirements shall take precedence 11.1.2 Twist-Off style bolt assembly lots shall be tested by
in the event of low hardness readings. the manufacturer or responsible party to verify conformance to
installation tension requirements.
11. Requirements Specific to Twist-Off style bolts 11.1.3 The test assemblies shall consist of one tension
11.1 Assembly Tension Test (Fastener Tension): control bolt, one nut and at least one washer.

TABLE 7 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
253 319 25 34 311 352 33 38

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11.1.4 Test assemblies shall develop a bolt tension to the 12.1.1 Magnetic particle testing shall be performed in ac-
minimum requirements in Table 8 when th spline end is cordance with Guide E709 or Practice E1444/E1444M. Guide
seperated from the bolt. E709 shall be used for referee purposes.
NOTE 8—Assembly installation tension test values are based on 70% of 12.1.2 The lot, as represented by the samples, shall be free
minimum tensile strength, plus 5%, to meet RCSC minimum pre- from nonconforming bolts, as defined in F788. See Note 9.
installation test values. Previous assembly installation test values were 12.1.3 If any nonconforming bolt is found during the
calculated indirectly and rounded to the nearest 1000 lbs from RCSC manufacturer’s sample examination the lot shall be 100 %
pre-installation verification test requirements. 1-1⁄8 in. F1852 is now based
on 120 ksi, up from 105 ksi. 1-1⁄4 in. for both grades (F1852 and F2280) magnetic particle inspected and all nonconforming bolts shall
is new with the publication of this specification. be removed and scrapped or destroyed.
11.2 Lubrication: 12.1.4 Eddy current or liquid penetrant inspection shall be
11.2.1 Assemblies shall have at least one component lubri- an acceptable substitute for 100 % magnetic particle inspec-
cated by the manufacturer or responsible party to meet the tion. On completion of the eddy current or liquid penetrant
assembly lot tension requirements. inspection the lot shall be reexamined by the magnetic particle
method in the original sample quantity. In case of controversy,
11.3 Secondary processing of Twist-Off style bolts, includ- the magnetic particle test shall take precedence.
ing coatings and lubrication, shall not be permitted to an
assembly lot after final assembly lot installation tension testing. NOTE 9—Magnetic particle indications themselves shall not be cause
See 7.5.4. for rejection. If in the opinion of the quality assurance representative the
indications may be cause for rejection the samples shall be examined by
11.4 Test Requirements: microscopic examination or removal by surface grinding to determine if
11.4.1 Tests shall be conducted at an ambient temperature the indicated discontinuities are within the specified limits.
between 50 °F and 90 °F (10 and 32 °C). 12.2 Carburization/Decarburization:
11.4.2 The tension measuring device shall be calibrated per 12.2.1 This test is intended to evaluate the presence or
the manufacturer’s recommendation not less than once per absence of carburization and decarburization as determined by
year. the difference in micro-hardness near the surface and core.
11.4.3 Lot sample size shall be in accordance with F1470. 12.2.2 Carburization—Bolts shall show no evidence of a
11.5 Installation and Tension Test: carburized surface when evaluated to Test Methods F2328 and
11.5.1 Install the bolt, nut, washer and appropriate spacer(s) F2328M.
in the tension measuring device. 12.2.3 Decarburization—Hardness value differences shall
11.5.2 Install spacers so that three to five bolt threads are not exceed the requirements set forth for decarburization in
located between the bearing face of the nut and the underside Test Methods F2328 and F2328M.
of the bolt head, using the washer furnished with the assembly
in contact with the nut. 13. Other Quality Assurance Requirements
11.5.3 Initially tension the assembly to approximately 10%
of the minimum average tension specified in Table 8. 13.1 Workmanship:
11.5.4 Complete tensioning using a spline drive installation 13.1.1 The allowable limits, inspection, and evaluation of
tool capable of engaging the nut and spline end simultaneously, surface discontinuities shall be in accordance with Specifica-
tightening the assembly continuously until the spline shears tion F788.
off. 13.2 Special Inspection:
11.5.5 The bolt head shall not be restrained during the test. 13.2.1 If observation or inspection is required by the
11.5.6 Shearing of the spline shall occur in the shear groove. purchaser, it shall be specified in the inquiry and order. Such
11.5.7 Record the tension after shearing the spline end as observation or inspection requirements shall be specific and
the assembly installation tension. The average of the tension agreed upon by all parties.
readings for the assembly lot shall meet or exceed the 13.2.2 The purchaser’s representative shall have free entry
minimum tension in Table 8. to all parts of the manufacturer’s or subcontractor’s works, or
supplier’s place of business that concern the manufacture or
12. Testing Specific to 150 ksi and 1040 MPa Bolts
supply of the material ordered.
12.1 Magnetic Particle Inspection: 13.2.3 The manufacturer or supplier shall afford the pur-
chaser’s representative all reasonable facilities to satisfy them
that the material is being furnished in accordance with this
TABLE 8 Twist-Off Style Assembly Installation Tension Test
(Minimum Tension, lbf) specification.
Bolt Diameter, in. F1852 F2280
13.2.4 All tests and inspections required by the purchaser’s
⁄ -13 UNC
12 12550 15650
representative shall be made before shipment, and conducted
5⁄8-11 UNC 19900 24900 so as not to interfere unnecessarily with the operation.
3⁄4-10 UNC 29450 36800
7⁄8-9 UNC 40750 50950 13.3 Rejection and Rehearing:
1-8 UNC 53450 66800 13.3.1 Disposition of nonconforming bolts shall be in ac-
11⁄8-7 UNC 67350 84100
11⁄4-7 UNC 85500 106850 cordance with the Practice F1470 section titled “Disposition of
Nonconforming Lots.”

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14. Test Reports 16.1.1 Packaging shall be to the manufacturer’s standard
14.1 When specified on the inquiry and purchase order, the packaging practice or as agreed between the purchaser and
manufacturer or supplier, whichever is the responsible party as supplier.
defined in Section 15, shall furnish the purchaser a test report 16.1.2 Matched assembly lot components subjected to rota-
that includes the following, as applicable. tional capacity testing shall be shipped together when practi-
cable. The party providing such lots shall clearly identify
14.2 Information: component packages with assembly lot numbers, when used, to
14.2.1 Lot number. facilitate proper component matching and assembly in the
14.2.2 Purchase order number, job number, sequence num- field.
ber or other special identifiers if specified. 16.1.3 A Heavy Hex Bolt assembly shall consist of at least
14.2.3 Mailing address of responsible party. one Heavy Hex Bolt and a suitable Heavy Hex Nut, or a Heavy
14.2.4 Title and signature of the individual assigned test Hex Bolt, Heavy Hex Nut and at least one Hardened Washer,
report responsibility. all covered by reference herein. Heavy Hex Nuts and Hardened
14.2.5 Date and ASTM standard, including revision num- Washers shall be in accordance with Table 2.
ber.
16.1.4 A Twist-Off Bolt assembly shall consist of a bolt with
14.3 Results—Report results of all required tests. a spline end, a suitable Heavy Hex Nut and at least one
14.3.1 Heat analysis, heat number, and calculated Corrosion Hardened Washer covered by reference herein. Hevy Hex Nuts
Index for Type 3 material if not from composition A or B. and Hardened Washers shall be in accordance with Table 2.
14.3.2 Results of hardness, tensile, and proof load tests or 16.1.5 Twist-Off style bolts shall be packaged, certified and
alternative testing in accordance with 10.1.1. installed as matched assemblies.
14.3.3 Results of magnetic particle inspection; if required. 16.1.6 When special packaging or labeling is required, the
14.3.4 Results of carburization and decarburization tests; if requirements shall be defined at the time of the inquiry and
required. again at the time of order.
14.3.5 Results of rotational capacity tests; as required in
8.1.5, or when requested by the purchaser. 16.2 Package Marking:
14.3.6 Results of fastener assembly testing; if required. 16.2.1 Each shipping unit shall include and be plainly
14.3.7 Results of coating thickness for coated bolts; if marked with the following information:
required. 16.2.1.1 ASTM designation, Grade, Type and Style,
14.3.8 Results of inspection for surface discontinuities and 16.2.1.2 Size,
visual inspection for head bursts. 16.2.1.3 Name of the manufacturer or responsible party,
16.2.1.4 Number of pieces,
14.4 Statements:
14.4.1 Statement of conformance with dimensional and 16.2.1.5 Lot number—Shipping units shall be marked with
thread fit requirements. the lot number of the bolt, bolt set, or components and any
14.4.2 Statement certifying that steel heats having the ele- additional number required by the purchaser or supplier.
ments listed in Section 6.5 intentionally added were not used. 16.2.1.6 Purchase order number or other distinguishing
information, when required by the customer, and
15. Responsibility 16.2.1.7 Country of origin, when required by the customer.
15.1 The party responsible for the fastener shall be the
organization that supplies the fastener or fastener assemblies to 17. Keywords
the purchaser. 17.1 alloy steel; alternate design fasteners; bolts; carbon
steel; fasteners; Heavy Hex Bolt; inch; metric; spline end;
16. Packaging and Package Marking steel; structural; structural bolts; tension control bolt; twist-off
16.1 Packaging: bolt; 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.

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S1. Bolts Threaded Full Length nation with or in replacement of lubrication requirements in the
S1.1 A325 and A325M Bolts with nominal lengths equal to A563 and A563M specifications.
or shorter than 4D may be threaded full length. These bolts S3.2 Lubrication requirements shall be as agreed in writing
need not have a shoulder. between the user and supplier.
S1.2 Bolts shall be marked in accordance with Table 2, S3.3 Supplemental lubricants are not permitted on Twist-Off
except that the symbol shall include a “T”, for example style assemblies except when applied by the manufacturer, see
“A325T”. 7.5.4.
S1.3 The distance from the under-head bearing surface to S3.4 Lubricant applied to a lot’s components shall be the
the first complete (full form) thread, as measured with a GO same as that specified by the purchaser or used by the
thread ring gauge, assembled by hand as far as the thread will manufacturer during testing to meet the lot’s tension or
permit, shall not exceed the length of 21⁄2 threads for bolt sizes rotational capacity requirements.
1 in. and smaller, and 31⁄2 threads for bolt sizes larger than 1 in. S4. Rotational Capacity Testing for Plain and Other
Coated Assemblies.
S2. Alternate Dimensions
S4.1 When specified on the inquiry and order, rotational
S2.1 Dimensions which differ from the requirements of this capacity testing in accordance with Annex A2 shall be per-
specification, such as modified head geometry or special thread formed by the responsible party.
lengths that do not meet the requirements of section S1, are S4.1.1 Rotational capacity tests shall include sets of one
permitted when requested by the customer. bolt, one nut, and at least one washer. Sampling shall be to
S2.2 Bolts manufactured to S2 shall have a marking indi- F1470, except the minimum sample size in all cases shall be
cating “S” for “special”, in addition to the marking required in two assemblies.
Table 2, for example, “A325S” or “A490S”. S4.1.2 Rotational capacity tests may be specified for plain
NOTE S1—Many structural connection designs require the shear
strength of a full body fastener. Increased thread lengths may place
or coated fastener assemblies.
reduced diameters in shear planes reducing connection strength. Increased S4.1.3 Rotational capacity testing shall result in an assem-
thread lengths may also affect installed pretensions when using the turn of bly lot number, which must be unique for each combination of
the nut installation method. bolt, nut and washer lot used.
S4.1.4 Assembly lot rotational capacity test reports and
S3. Lubricant product labeling to maintain assembly lot traceability is re-
S3.1 User-specified lubrication requirements may include quired.
lubricated sealers used with coating systems, colored S4.1.5 Components shall be packed together when practi-
lubricants, or specified K factors. These may work in combi- cable to prevent comingling with other lots.

ANNEXES

(Mandatory Information)

A1. PERMITTED COATINGS

A1.1 This annex provides information and requirements shall be performed in accordance with Test Method F1940 for
necessary for the selection of protective coatings on structural internal hydrogen embrittlement and F2660 for environmental
fasteners. Coatings listed in this Annex for 150 ksi/1040 MPa hydrogen embrittlement. Permitted coatings have been re-
bolts have been qualified and approved where indicated for use viewed in limited tests using IFI 144, Test Method F1940 and
with 150 ksi/1040 MPa strength bolts. For use on 150 ksi/1040 Test Method F2660 to evaluate susceptibility to hydrogen
MPa bolts, other coatings must be qualified in accordance with embrittlement. The purchaser should evaluate any other de-
IFI 144. Hydrogen embrittlement testing required by IFI 144 sired performance characteristics of these coatings.

TABLE A1.1 Permitted Coatings

120 ksi & 830 MPa Bolt AssembliesA 150 ksi & 1040 MPa Bolt AssembliesA
Commonly Applied Coatings Grade or Class Qualified Coatings Grade or Class
F2329 Hot Dip Galvanized / 50 µm F1136/F1136M Bolt & Washer Grade 3, Nut Grade 5
B695 Class 55 F2833 Grade 1
Other Coatings Grade or Class F3019/F3019M Grade 4
F1136/F1136M Bolt & Washer Grade 3, Nut Grade 5 ... ...
F2833 Grade 1 ... ...
F3019/F3019M Grade 4 ... ...
A
Coatings for Twist-off style bolt assemblies shall be agreed upon between the producer, supplier and user, and are not permitted except when applied under the direction
of the manufacturer.

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TABLE A1.2 Nut Overlap Allowances
Zn/Al Coatings
Galvanized B695/F2329A
F1136/F1136M/F2833/F3019/F3019MB,C,D
Dimensional
Bolt Pitch Dia. Bolt Pitch Dia.
Limits Nut Pitch Dia. Nut Pitch Dia. Bolt Pitch Dia. OS
OS After B695 OS After F2329
OvertapE,F OverlapE after CoatingF
CoatingG CoatingG
UNC Thread in. in. in. in. in.
1⁄2-13 0.018 0.012 0.018 0.009 0.006
5⁄8-11 0.020 0.013 0.020 0.010 0.007
3⁄4-10 0.020 0.013 0.020 0.010 0.007
7⁄8-9 0.022 0.015 0.022 0.011 0.008
1-8 0.024 0.016 0.024 0.012 0.008
11⁄8-7 0.024 0.016 0.024 0.012 0.008
11⁄4-7 0.024 0.016 0.024 0.012 0.008
13⁄8-6 0.027 0.018 0.027 0.014 0.010
11⁄2-6 0.027 0.018 0.027 0.014 0.010
MC Thread mm mm mm mm mm
M12 × 1.75 MC 0.45 0.30 0.45 0.23 0.16
M16 × 2.0 MC 0.50 0.33 0.50 0.25 0.17
M20 × 2.5 MC 0.50 0.33 0.50 0.25 0.17
M22 × 2.5 MC 0.55 0.36 0.55 0.28 0.19
M24 × 3.0 MC 0.60 0.40 0.60 0.30 0.20
M27 × 3.0 MC 0.60 0.40 0.60 0.30 0.20
M30 × 3.4 MC 0.70 0.46 0.70 0.35 0.24
M36 × 4.0 MC 0.70 0.46 0.70 0.35 0.24
A
Supplementary nut lubrication to A563 S1 is required for hot dip and mechanically deposited zinc coatings.
B
Grade 5 of F1136/F1136M coating meets the supplementary lubrication requirements of A563 S1.
C
Grade 1 of F2833 coating meets the supplementary lubrication requirements of A563 S1.
D
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.
E
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 proof of assembly, ductility and thread strength.
F
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 to this tolerance.
G
Hot-Dip galvanized is typically tapped after coating. Others coatings are typically applied after nut tapping.

A1.1.1 Many of the referenced coating specifications have Assemblies must be qualified in accordance with IFI 144. See
only minimum thickness requirements. The nut overtap allow- Note A1.1 Performance requirements shall be specified by the
ances in Table A1.2 are listed for strength consideration, but purchaser and agreed to in writing, and the coatings shall be
may not provide assembly clearance with considerably thicker applied by the manufacturer.
coating deposits.
NOTE A1.1—Coatings in this table have been tested to indicate they will
A1.1.2 For 120 ksi and 830 MPa Bolt Assemblies, this not degrade the performance of the bolt due to selected conditions.
annex is not all-inclusive, other coatings may be approved if Inclusion in this table does not imply any particular corrosion protection
the purchaser is confident the performance of the fastener will performance.
not be compromised. Coatings for 150 ksi and 1040 MPa Bolt

A2. ROTATIONAL CAPACITY TEST

A2.1. Scope A2.1.2 This test is intended primarily for galvanized heavy
A2.1.1 This annex details rotational capacity (RC) tests hex fastener assemblies that must be fully tensioned in struc-
intended to evaluate the presence of lubricant, the efficiency of tural applications. This test may also be requested by the
lubricant and the compatibility of assemblies. The test serves purchaser for other coated or plain assemblies that must be
as a further quality control measure against excessively over- fully pretensioned.
tapped nuts, material with insufficient ductility, and generally A2.1.3 Test Methods 1 and 2 are replacements for previous
assures the assembly of elements (bolt, nut, and washer) will ASTM rotational capacity test requirements.
function together as a unit to achieve required preloads. When A2.1.4 When specified in contract documents this test may
tested to meet the requirements of this Annex, assemblies shall also be used for field-testing.
be purchased and installed as matched sets of a Heavy bolt, a NOTE A2.1—The RC test shall only apply to matched assembly lots that
Heavy Hex Nut, and at least one Hardened Washer. contain one bolt, one nut and one or more washers. It is the intent of this

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test that sets be packaged together in the same shipping container when have been performed and the bolts comply with the require-
practicable to maintain lot integrity. These test methods are intended for ments of this specification.
use with A325, A325M, A490, and A490M a bolts mated to recommended
nuts. Other specifications, such as A354 and A449, may refer to this A2.4.2.3 Sampling shall be to F1470, except that a mini-
Annex as a guide. Research has not been done on all grades, diameters and mum of two assemblies shall be tested regardless of lot
coatings available, therefore some of the requirements in this test are quantity. Alternate sampling may be agreed upon between the
extrapolated from existing requirements. The purchaser and supplier supplier and purchaser.
should consider any additional investigation necessary to establish appro-
priate RC testing guidelines.
A2.5. Method 1—Long Bolt Test Procedure
A2.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- A2.5.1 Equipment Required:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the A2.5.1.1 Calibrated bolt tension -measuring device appro-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- priate for the bolts to be tested.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical NOTE A2.2—Rotational capacity testing of assemblies intended to be
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. installed using a twist-off feature does not provide relevant engineering
data.
A2.2. Referenced Documents
A2.5.1.2 Calibrated torque wrench and spud wrenches.
A2.2.1 ASTM Standards:2 A2.5.1.3 Appropriate bushings and spacers.
A354 Specification for Quenched and Tempered Alloy Steel
Bolts, Studs, and Other Externally Threaded Fasteners A2.5.2 Procedure—Bolts that fit in a tension measuring
A449 Specification for Hex Cap Screws, Bolts and Studs, device:
Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105/90 ksi Minimum Tensile A2.5.2.1 Install the bolt and any required spacers in the
Strength, General Use tension measuring device so that the bolt stick-out is flush with
A563 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts the nut to a maximum of three threads stick-out. This will
A563M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts (Met- typically provide three to five threads within the grip.
ric) A2.5.2.2 Tighten the fastener assembly to the tensions listed
F1470 Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Me- in Table A2.1 (-0/+2 kips or -0/+8 kN).
chanical Properties and Performance Inspection A2.5.2.3 Match-mark the bolt, nut and faceplate of the
F1789 Terminology for F16 Mechanical Fasteners calibrator.
A2.5.2.4 Tighten the fastener assembly to at least the
A2.3. Terminology minimum installation tension in Table A2.2 and record both the
A2.3.1 Terms used in this specification are defined in tension and torque. The torque shall be read with the nut in
Terminology F1789, unless otherwise defined herein. motion. Maximum torque values at minimum tension are
provided for convenience in Table A2.2. For tensions exceed-
A2.3.2 KIPS = Thousands of pounds ing minimum tension, the torque shall not exceed 0.25 PD,
where P = tension in pounds, and D = Dia. (in.)/12 = bolt
A2.4 Testing
diameter in feet.
A2.4.1 Requirement: A2.5.2.5 Further tighten the nut to the rotation listed in
A2.4.1.1 Assemblies shall be tested in an assembled joint or Table A2.3. The rotation is measured from the initial marking
tension-measuring device in accordance with Test Method 1 or in step A2.5.2.3. Assemblies that strip or fracture prior to this
Test Method 2, and shall not show signs of failure when rotation fail the test.
subjected to the nut rotation in Table A2.3 for Test Method 1 or A2.5.2.6 Record the tension at the completion of the rota-
Table A2.5 and Table A2.7 for Test Method 2. The test shall be tion in Table A2.3. The tension shall equal or exceed 1.15 × the
performed by the responsible party as noted in A2.4.2 prior to minimum installation tension. The minimum required values
shipment, but after zinc coating, lubrication or any secondary are listed in Table A2.4.
processing of components. A2.5.2.7 Loosen and remove the nut. There shall be no
A2.4.2 Testing Responsibility: signs of thread shear failure, stripping or torsional failure. The
A2.4.2.1 Each lot shall be tested by the manufacturer or nut shall turn on the bolt threads to the position it was in during
responsible party prior to shipment. the test. The nut does not need to run the full length of the
A2.4.2.2 When bolts are furnished by a source other than threads. Inability to turn the nut by hand is considered thread
the manufacturer, the responsible party shall assure all tests failure. Broken bolts fail the test.

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

Strength Bolt Dia. (in.) ⁄
12 ⁄
58 ⁄
34 ⁄
78 1 1 1⁄ 8 1 1⁄ 4 1 3⁄ 8 1 1⁄ 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 TensionA
Strength Bolt Dia. (in.) 1⁄ 2 5 ⁄8 3 ⁄4 7 ⁄8 1 11⁄8 1 1⁄ 4 1 3⁄ 8 1 1⁄ 2
120 ksi min. Tension (kips)A 12 19 28 39 51 64 81 97 118
Maximum Torque (ft. lbs.) 125 247 437 710 1062 1502 2120 2779 3688
150 ksi min. Tension (kips)A 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 MPa min. Tension (kN)A 49 93 142 178 205 267 325 476
Maximum Torque (Nm) 150 380 719 976 1234 1803 2440 4284
1040 MPa min. Tension (kN)A 61 114 178 221 257 334 408 595
Maximum Torque (Nm) 190 461 895 1220 1546 2251 3064 5369
A
Minimum design in the RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts. It represents 70% of minimum specified tensile strength.

TABLE A2.3 Minimum Required Degrees of Rotation A2.7.2.5 The torque measurement taken in A2.7.2.4 should
Bolt Length
Up to 4D >4D to 8D
>8D to not exceed the values listed in Table A2.6. Assemblies that
Required Rotation 12D exceed the listed torque fail the test. These torque values are
120 ksi (830 MPa) min 240 360 420 based on the assumed tension of 1.15 × minimum installation
150 ksi (1040 MPa) min 240 300 360
tension.
A2.7.2.6 Further tighten the bolt the additional rotation in
Table A2.7. Assemblies that strip or fracture prior to this
A2.6 Long Bolt Acceptance Criteria rotation fail the test.
A2.6.1 The assembly lot passes the RC test if all samples A2.7.2.7 Loosen and remove the nut. There shall be no
meet the requirements of A2.5.2.4, A2.5.2.6 and A2.5.2.7 after signs of thread shear failure, stripping, or torsional failure. The
full rotation. nut shall turn on the bolt threads to the position it was in during
A2.6.2 The lot shall be considered nonconforming if the the test. The nut does not need to run the full length of the
assembly fails to pass any one of the following requirements: threads. Inability to turn the nut by hand is considered thread
A2.6.2.1 Exceeding the maximum allowable torque in Table failure. Broken bolts fail the test.
A2.2. A2.8 Short Bolt Acceptance Criteria
A2.6.2.2 Inability of the assembly to reach the rotation A2.8.1 The assembly lot passes the RC test if all samples
required in Table A2.3. meet the requirements of A2.7.2.5, A2.7.2.6 and A2.7.2.7 after
A2.6.2.3 Inability to remove the nut after installing to the full rotation.
rotation specified in Table A2.3.
A2.6.2.4 Failure to provide the tension required in Table A2.8.2 The lot assembly shall be considered as noncon-
A2.4 after full rotation. forming if the assembly fails to pass any one of the following
A2.6.2.5 Shear failure of the threads as determined by specified requirements:
visual examination of bolt and nut threads following removal. A2.8.2.1 Exceeding the maximum allowable torque in Table
A2.6.2.6 Torsional or torsional/tension failure of the bolt. A2.6.
A2.8.2.2 Failure to achieve the required rotation in Table
NOTE A2.3—Elongation of the bolt, in the threads between the nut and A2.7.
bolt head, is to be expected and is not to be classified as a failure.
A2.8.2.3 Inability to remove the nut after installing to the
A2.7. Method 2—Short Bolt Test Procedure rotation in Table A2.7.
A2.8.2.4 Shear failure of the threads as determined by
A2.7.1 Equipment Required:
visual examination of bolt and nut threads following removal.
A2.7.1.1 Steel plate.
A2.8.2.5 Torsional or torsional/tension failure of the bolt.
A2.7.1.2 Calibrated torque wrench and spud wrenches.
Elongation of the bolt, in the threads between the nut and
A2.7.1.3 Appropriate bushings and spacers.
bolt head, is to be expected at the required rotation and is not
A2.7.2 Procedure—Bolts too short to fit in a tension mea- to be classified as a failure.
suring device:
A2.7.2.1 Install the bolt and any required spacers in the steel A2.9. Test Reports
plate with the so that the bolt stick-out is flush with the nut to A2.9.1 When specified on the purchase order, the manufac-
a maximum of three threads stick-out. This will typically turer or supplier, whichever is the responsible party, shall
provide three to five threads within the grip. furnish the purchaser a test report that includes the following:
A2.7.2.2 Pre-tension the assembly in the steel plate. The A2.9.1.1 Results of rotational capacity tests. This shall
torque used shall not exceed 20% of the torque permitted Table include the test method used (solid plate or tension measuring
A2.6. device).
A2.7.2.3 Match-mark the nut, bolt and plate. A2.9.1.2 Assembly and component lot numbers.
A2.7.2.4 Tension the bolt by rotating the nut as required in A2.9.1.3 Mailing address of responsible party.
Table A2.5. Prevent the bolt head from rotation. Take a torque A2.9.1.4 Title and signature of the individual assigned test
reading at the required rotation with the nut in motion. report responsibility.

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TABLE A2.4 Minimum Tension at Full Rotation
Strength Bolt Dia. (in.) ⁄
12 5 ⁄8 3 ⁄4 7 ⁄8 1 1 1⁄ 8 1 1⁄ 4 1 3⁄ 8 1 1⁄ 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 Minimum Required Degrees of Rotation

Up to and including 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 5 ⁄8 3 ⁄4 7 ⁄8 1 1 1⁄ 8 1 1⁄ 4 1 3⁄ 8 1 1⁄ 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 Minimum Required Degrees of Rotation

Up to and including 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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