Incorporating Amendment No 1.

AS 1252-1983
UDC 621.882: 624.014.078.4

Australian Standard
1252-1983
HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL BOLTS
WITH ASSOCIATED NUTS AND WASHERS
FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA

Incorporated by Royal Charter

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This Australian standard was prepared by Committee ME/29, Fasteners. It was
approved on behalf of the Council of the Standards Association of Australia on
22 September ]982 and published on 10 February 1983.

The following interests were represented on the committee responsible for the
preparation of this standard:
Australian Institute of Steel Construction Lld
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Confederation of Australian Industry
Department of Defence
Electricity Supply Association of Australia
Fasteners Institute of Australia
Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
Institution of Production Engineers
Metal Trades Industry Association of Australia
Petroleum Refinery Engineers Advisory Committee
Railways of Australia Committee
Society of Automotive Engineers -Australasia
Telecom Australia
Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia
University of Sydney

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AUSTRALIAN STANDARD

HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL BOLTS

WITH ASSOCIA TED NUTS AND
WASHERS FOR STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING

AS 1252-1983

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Firsl published 1973

Second cdilion 1983
Amcnded. April 1983
Reprinled incorporaling amcndment. 1985

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STANDARDS HOUSE, 80 ARTHUR ST, NORTH SYDNEY, N.S.W.
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PREFACE
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This edition of this standard was prepared by the It was further agreed by the committee that there
Association's Committee on Fasteners to supersede was sufficient international agreement to warrant a
AS 1252·-1973, General Grade High-strength Steel new edition of this standard and take into account I he
Bolts with Associated Nuts and Washers for Structural concepts given in the draft International standards.
Engineering. At its time of issue in 1973, the first This would be coupled with the committL'e's pohcv
edition was in complete alignment with all relevant to rationalize the types and varieties which would
ISO documentation which, however. consisted only ensure the best eL'onomic benefit to Australian
of a series of basic recommendations covering such industry. This standard therefore covers only high-
things as head sizes, bolt diameters, nominal lengths, strength structural bolts with normal (ISO XXX)
mechanical properties. etc. thread kngths of property class X.X, and high-strength
Since that time ISO(TC 2 has been quite active structural nuts of property class X. These are
in prepc:ring standards on these types of products, functionally the same as those given in the respective
ISO sta nda rds shown below. The ot her differences
and a working group. ISO!TC 2(WCi 9, was formed
with Australia as Secretariat. This working group has arc minor and arc in the thread run-out. marking and
recently compkted a series of draft International designation requirements. In the International
standards. which are currently being balloted for standards. in order to align with the ISO property
acceptance as International standards. class designation system given in ISO 89X. structural
halts and associated nuts are required to be marked
Because of the different practices used for bolting
S.SS and XS respectively. but in thL' context of an
for steel structures in different countries or regions, Australian standard it was noted by the committee
it was found necessary to prepare some five Inter-
that the current marking provisions given In
national standards to cover all requirements. It was AS 1252- 1973 were well entrenched in thL' construc-
recognized that each individual country would select tion industry and no useful purpose would be servt:d
only such sta ndards as were req uired for their by changing the marking to incorporatL' the ISO
purposes. Attention is drawn to Appendix A for system. Consequently the marking system as given in
further information. The complete range of ISO
standards is as follows: the 1973 edition of AS 1252 has been changed only
marginally in that the symbol M has bL'en replaced
ISO( DIS 4775 High Strength Structural Nuts by the numeral(s) denoting the property class* The
Product Grade R committee a Iso noted t ha t t here was a growing req ui re-
ISO/ DIS 7411 High Strength Structural Rolts ment for short thread length bolts. but currently there
Thread l.engths According was insufficient usage to warrant their inclusion in
to ISO XXX the standard. To assist users who requirL' such bolts.
the thread run-out was reduced from 4.5{1 (as giwn in
ISO! DIS 7412 High Strength Structural Bolts
the ISO standard) to :lp, which should alleviate the
Short Thread Length Typc
problem to some degreL'. Furthermore, an appendix
ISO(DIS 7415 Hardened and Tempered Plain has been added giving further information on ISO
Hole Circular Washers for short thread length bolts.
High Strength Structural Bolts
Other changes from the 1973 edilion arc a~
ISO, DIS 7416 Hardened and Tempned follows:
Chamfered Hole Circular
(a) A slight upgrading of the mechanical propcrties
Washers for High Strength of bolts.
Structural Bolts
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The draft International standards incorporate (b) A similar upgrading in the nut proof load stress.
the new heavy metric hexagon sizes as given in
(c) ThL' introduction of the unthreaded shank
ISO 272 - 1979. The most significant change is for
M20 diameter bolts and nuts. where the hexagon length (/,) and the bolt grip length (/~) concL'pt
which should assist designers of steel structurL'~.
across-flats size has been changed from :12 mm to
:14 mm. The draft International standards also feature
(d) The relegation of square tapL'rL'd washers to an
slightly thinner nuts than those currently given in aprendix because of their diminishing use.
AS 1252--1973. These nuts have been theoreticallv
designed and as yet have not been proved in practice. (e) The introduction of M 22 bolts. nuts and washer~
The committee gave serious consideration as to as part of the non-prefL'rred series to recogni/e
whether these changes should be incorporated in this a requirement in the construction industry.
edition of AS 1252. It is significant to note that
finalizing the ISO standards and their subsequent (f) The relegation of M 12 bolts, nuts and washers
adoption by major industrial countries will take some to thL' non-rreferred series because of their small
:I to 5 vears and therefore it would be premature to use in the construclion industry.
incorporate these changes at this time. It was agreed RO/IS alld 1I11l.\' III Ihl' /973 I'dilillll \\"ill gradl/alh 1>('
bv the committee that the current hexagon size for
phased 01/1. hu' dl/rillg I hc 'ral1.lil iOIl periud I'i, her I1 'fJC
M20 diameter bolts and nuts, and also the current
ilia)' he SU{J{J!icd a.1 Iwing ./i/l/('(iulla!/r c({uil'iJ!l'fII.
nut heights would be retained in this edition, and the
situation would be reviewed following the publication As indicated previously, with the abovL' excep-
of the ISO standards and their adoption by major tions. this standard is in alignment with, and i, based
onISO!DIS4775.ISO DIS7411andlSO I)IS7415.
industrial countries. However, Appendix 1-1gives for
information details of the rekvant dilm:nsions for the
new 34 mm across-flats size for M20 diameter bolts
• rh", AS I ~5~ rn1rnl) cla"c, X.X and X r'H chllts and nuts
and nuts as incorporated in the draft International r~sr(,cll\'('ly. align \I,'lth the ft.'qUlfl'Il1l'1l1\ fOl IS() pr(lrl'lt~ cl"" ..('"
standards. R.RS and XS
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CONTENTS
Page
SECTION I. SCOPE A:"JD GENERAl

1.1 Scope .... 4

1.2 Application .... 4
1.3 Referenced Documents 4
1.4 Definitions 4

SECTIOi\: 2. BOLTS

2.1 Scope of Section 6

2.2 Method of Manufacture 6
2.3 Shape, Dimensions and Finish 6
2.4 Materials and Mechanical Properties 10
2.5 Testing of Mechanical Properties of Bolts 10
2.6 Assemhly Test for Coated Bolts 11

SEC110;\ 3. STRUCTURAL NUTS

3.1 Scope of Section .... 14

3.2 Method of Manufacture 14
3.3 Shape. Dimension and Finish 14
3.4 Material and Mechanical Properties 14
3.5 Testing of Mechanical Properties of Nuts 14

SECTlOi\: 4. WASHERS

4.1 Scope of Section 19

4.2 Shape. Dimensions and Finish 19

4.3 Material and Heat Treatment 19
4.4 Hardness Requirements 19

SECTIOi\ 5. MARKI:"JG Ai\D PACKAGIN(;

5. I Marking 20
5.2 Packagi ng 20

ApPENDICES

A Corresponding ISO Sta~dards 21

B Non-preferred Sizes 22
C AssemblyTest for Coated Fasteners 25
D Recommended Gauge and Method for Checking the Squareness of
theThreadtotheFaceoftheNut 26
E A Suggested Sampling Plan for Mechanical Properties 27
F Complete Designation for the Purpose of an Enquiry or Order 2R
G Square Taper Washers 29
H Information on the New 34 mm Across-nats. M20 Diameter. High-
strength Structural Bolts and Nuts 30

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Australian Standard
for
HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL SOL TS WITH ASSOCIATED NUTS AND WASHERS
FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

SECTION I. SCOPE AND GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE. This standard specifies requirements AS 1780 Electroplated Coatings of Cadmium
for general grade high-strength steel bolts and nuts of on Iron and Steel
property class 8.8 and 8 with ISO metric coarse pitch AS 1815 Method for Rockwell Hardness
series threads, and associated washers in diameters Test
from M 16 to M 36 inclusive, mainly intended for use Part I -Testing of Metals
in steel structures in accordance with AS 1250 and

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AS 151!. AS 1816 Method for Brinell Hardness Test
Part 1- Testing of Metals
The halts and nuts covered by this standard should
AS 1817 Method for Vickers Hardness Test
not he used outside the temperature limits of - 50°C
and + 300°C, and no provision is made for products Part 1 Testing of Metals
requiring special properties such as wcldability or for AS 1897 Electroplated Coatings on Threaded
corrosion-resistant materials. However, provision is Components (Metric Coarse Series)
made for bolts, nuts and washers with corrosion- ISO 888 Bolts, Screws and Studs -Nominal
preventive coatings, such as hot-dip galvanized and Lengths, and Thread Lengths for
cadmium or zinc electroplated coatings. General Purpose Bolts
Appendix B gives requirements for 'non-preferred' Attention IS drawn to the following related
diameters of MI2, M22 and Mn. sta nda rds:
'iOTF: rhe M 12 diamcter is designated 'non-prderred' for the
ISO 272 Fasteners Hexagon Products
purpose of this standard hecause of the relatively srnallusage uf
this diameter for high-strength structural holts. nUls and washers. Widths Across Flats
ISO 885 General Purpose Bolts and Screws
1.2 APPLICATION. Bolts, nuts and washers --Metric Series Radii Under the
shall comply with the requirements of the following Head
Sections as appropriate:
Section 2 Bolts ISO 898/1 Mechanical Properties of Fasteners
Part I: Bolts, Screws and Studs
Section 3 -Nuts
Section 4 -Washers ISO 898/2 Mechanical Properties of Fasteners
Section 5- Marking and Packaging Part 2: Nuts with Specified Proof
Load Values
J.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS. i,The follow- ISO 4759/1 Tolerances for Fasteners Part I:
ing standards are referred to in this standard: Bolts, Screws and Nuts with Thread
AS 1014 Gauging of Metric Screw Threads Diameters Between 1.6 (inclusive)
AS 1214 and 150 mm (inclusive) and Product
Hot-dip Galvanized Coatings on
Grades A. 13 and C
Threaded Fasteners (ISO Metric
Coarse Thread Series) 1.4 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this
AS 1250 SAA Steel Structures Code standard, thc following definitions apply:
AS 1275 Metric Screw Threads for Fasteners 1.4.1 Bod)' -the unthreaded cylindrical portion of
(Based on ISO Recommendations) a halt extending from the hearing surface of the holt
head to the screw thread.
AS 1391 Methods for Tensile Testing of
Metals 1.4.2 Transition diameter (/) .•) the diameter of a
AS 1511 circle formed at the transition hetween the fillet radius
SAA High-strength Structural
Bolting Code and the bearing surface of the head.
AS 1544 Methods for Impact Tests on 1.4,3 Concentricity tolerance (of a bolt) the
Metals allowahle deviation of the hody with n:spect to the
Part 3 Charpy U-notch and Kev- screw thread (see Fig. 2.2).
hole Notch
1.4.4 Symmetrytolerance.
AS 1650 Galvanized Coatings 1.4.4.1 Bo/Is-t
he a Ilowa hie devia t ion of the
AS 1654 Limits and Fits for Engineering hexagon flats with respect to the hody or scre\\ thread
AS 1721 General Purpose Metric Screw (see Fig. 2.2).
Th reads 1.4.4.2 NUI.I'-the allowable deviatioll of the
AS 1789 Electroplated Coatings of Zinc on hexagon flats with respect to the screw thread (see Fig.
Iron and Steel 3.2)

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1.4.5 Squareness tolerance. scratch of thread. or top 01 the extrusion angle,

1.4.5.1 BoIls --the allowable deviation of the whichever is closer to the head.
bearing face of the head with respect to the body or 1.4.9 Grip length (/~) (of a boJt)-the distance
screw thread (see Fig. 2.2). between the bearing face of the head and the nearest
face of a nut with no countersink, when screwed onto
1.4.5.2 NIII.I'-the allowable deviation of the
the bolt as far as practicable by hand.
bearing face(s) with respect to the screw thread (see
NOTE: This represents the approximate minimum thick ne" of
Fig. 3.2). materials which can he clamped. excluding thc washcr thicknc,s.

1.4.6 Length (I) (of a bolt)-the distance from the 1.4.10 Thread runout (a) (of a bolt).
bearing surface of the head to the end of the bolt 1.4.10.1 130/1.1' \Vilh rolled threads-the distance
including any chamfer or radius (see Fig. 2.1). from the top of the extrusion cone to the nearest face of
a nut with no countersink. when screwed on to the bolt
1.4.7 Thread length (h) (of a bolt)-the difference as far as practicable by hand.
between the nominal length of the bolt and the grip
length (see Clause 1.4.9). 1.4.10.2 13011.1' \Vilh CUI Ihreads--the distance
from the last scratch of thread to the nearest face of a
1.4.8 Body length (I,) (of a boJt)-the distance nut with no countersink, when screwed on to the bolt
from the bearing surface of the bolt head to the last as far as practicable by hand.

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SEC T ION 2. S T RUC T U R A L B0 L T S

2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION. This Section specifies 2.3.5.2 I I

COIlCt'1/ ricill' o(ho(h 10 he scrl'lI' hrl'at!. I
reLJuirements for a series of high-strength steel halts The body s;lall be concentr:ic to' the screw thread to
of property class X.X in diameters from MI6 to M)6 within the tolerances given in Table 2.). These
inclusive.
tolerances shall apply to a length of hody equal to
1.5 nominal bolt diameters taken from the thread
2.2 METHOD OF MANUFACTURE. Rolts runout. The datum for the measurement of this feature
may he produced hy hot or cold forging with or with- shall be the screw thread extending from the thread
out secondary machining. Alternatively, they may he runout to a position along the thread equal to onc
machined from bar stock.
nominal holt diameter (sce Fig. 2.2).
2.3 SHAPE, DIMENSIONS AND FINISH.
2.3.5.3 SI'IIII/I<'lr\' o( hl'ad 10 hod\'. rhe head
2.3.1 Length. Nominal lengths, maximum shall he symnietric to' the hody to within the values
lengths and minimum lengths of holts are given in given in Tahle 2 . .1. The datum for the measurement of
Tahle 2.1.
this feature shall he the hody extending from the

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2.3.2 Ends. The ends of holts shall he finished hearing face to a position along the hody eLJual to onc
with a 45-degree chamfer to a depth slightly exceeding nominal holt diameter (sec Fig. 2.2).
the depth of thread (sec Fig. 2.1).
2.3.6 Chamfering and Washer Facing of Bolts.
2.3.3 Screw Threads.
Rolts shall have heads with a chamfer of 15 degrees
2.3.3.1 Gelleral. The form of thread, diameters to .10 degrees on their upper faces. The diametlT (~f the
and associated pitches of holts shall be those of the circle formed hy this chamfer shall he not less than
ISO coarse pitch series in accordance with AS 1275 90 percent of the minimum width across-flats of the
(also given in AS 1721). bolts.
Screw threads shall be formed by thread rolling Bolts shall also have a washer face on the under-
or thread cutting. side of the head (sce Fig. 2.1). This face shall be smooth
'OTF' Where threads arc produced oy r"lIing. small bps arc and flat and conform to the dimensional and sLJuare-
c"mm"nly present at the crests and arc generally of a magnitude ne ss requirements given in Tahle 2.).
which is not detrimental t" the performance "I' the 0011
A lap f"rmed at the crest "I' the thread perpendicular In the a.\is 2.3.7 Body. The hod v diameter of holts shall
of the oolt IS not c"nsidered cause for rejecti"n if the lap d"es 1101
e.\ceed .\.\ perCl'nl "I' the depth "I' the thread. conform to the dimensions given in Tahle 2 . .1.

2.3.3.2 Tolerances. The screw threads shall

2.3.8 Underhead Fillet. The fillet junction
be made to tolerance class 6g as specified in AS 1275 hetween the washer face and hody shall he a smooth
(also given in AS 1721). concave curve lying within an envelope defined bv
Where halts arc to be supplied hot-dip galvanized. r (min.) and a maximum profik defined hya straight
the 6g tolerance class applies before hot..<Jip galvanizing. line tangent tn a radius equal to r (min.) hlending to
the maximum transition diameter on the underside of
2.3,4 Thread I.ength (h). ('he nominal thread
the head and the fillet length A on the body (see
lengths for hexagon bolts arc given jn Table 2.2 and
Fig. 2.1).
arc based on the formulas given thereirl. The tolerances
on the thread lengths shall be such that the minimum
2.3.9 Finish.
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b()d~ length (/, min.) and grip length (/,. max.) values
given in Table 2.1 arc maintained (sce Clauses IA.X 2.3.9.1 Gel/era/. Bolts shall he cleanlv finished.
;nd 1.4.9) sound and free from defects detrimental- for their
end use.
The length of thread runout shall not exceed the
values given in Table 2.). 2.3.9.2 Nor III a I (in is h. lJ n le s sot her w i se
rhe I and I. values shall be determined usinc a specified. holts shall he supplied in the dull hlack
nut with no countersink having a 6H screw thn?ad (heat-treated) condition, with a residual coating of
tolerance class. light oil.
2.3.5 S4uareness. Concentricit)' and Symmetry of :"OTE. rhe purchaser should specif\' the finish relJlllrcd. If

differenl from that gl\en aoovc.

Hexagon Bolts.
2.3.5.1 .)·qllareness o( heat!. The bearing face 2.3.9.3 BoIlS wilh corrosion-/Jrcl'l'fIlil'l' ('oalings.
of the head shall be sLJuare to the bod~ to within the Dimensions of coated holts shall comply with the
values given in Table 2.3. The values arc based on an foregoing requirements of this Clause (2 . .1) hefore the
a ngle of 2 degrees. application of the required coating.
The datum for measurement of this feature shall The coating of hot-dip galvani7ed holts shall
he the body extending from the hearing face to a comply with AS 1214.
position along the body equal to one nominal bolt The coating on zinc electroplated and cadmium
diameter (see Fig. 2.2.). electroplated bolts shall complv with AS I X97.

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TABLE 2.1
LENGTHS OF STlHJCTlJRAL BOLTS

millimetres
III
131
. 106,-,
XA
166
176
14
32110
147
140
IA7
IX6
190
17
43.75
X7.5
117.5
11(,
124.5
216
144.5
14.1
2.16
7A
4X.75
535
AX.5
63.5
5X.5
10
11.5
165
24
17.5
27
1912
/.12
120
10X
3X.75
21.5
23.5
46.5
.10
30
46 46
4.1.5
57.5
675
42
66
70.5
IJX
56.5
12X
156
11
265
X
IX.5
X05
26
42
3417
.19
/,
22
107.5
21
975
47.5
1531
3(,
12.1 M
min.
"lin.
rnin.
min.
ma\..
tJ(,
10 174
9X
IX4
71.5
194
nla'\..
73.5
.17
62
(70
41.5
56
100
7X.5
14X
66.5/,
49.12
106
9X
90
XA
X2
57 74
III
12X
224
155
1.10
204
IIX
66.5
51.25
2912
54.17
10
.1.1.544
X325
.1
.16.5
93.25
IOX.25
4427
41
77.5
(,(,
9<>
X8
XO
6447
47
52
7X
72
56 rnin.
ruin.
/57X
104
121
244,16
"lax.
11
26
76.5
.11
jX.25
7457
44
152
142
AI
41
71
rua'\:.
max.
/]0 94
lOO
rna\..
61.5
12 56
66
90
76
56.5
21
46.25
41.25
(j05
25.5
29
XX
X.25
X
1.5
91.75
%.75
.14
(,X
.10
111.75
54
132
164
121.75
20
IX
36
22
46
51
1.15
255 12
X
X.25
XI
X
X6.75X /,.-
:\120
4 5 :\-124
1.7
XO
1.5 1\136
:\130 .- ,\116 -- 101
158
91
I.1X
121
Nominal holt diameter f)
ngths
nglh and grip lengths

;\,OTES:
I. I,. (max.) ~ / (nom.) - h. and /, (min.' = /, (max.) - .If'.
2. For bolts with lengths abovc the heavy line,/, (min.) = O.5!), and /, (max.) = /, (min.) 1- .1/': therefore,
these bolts will have shortened thread lengths.
J. For nominal thread lengt~s, sce Table 2.2.
4. rhe difference between I, '(nlln.) and I, (ma.\.) must not be less than 1.5f'.
5. Inclusion of the diameter length comhinations given in this table does not necessarily imply that these
arc SlOck items. The purchaser should refer to the manufacturer's listings for stod availahility.

TA BLE 2.2
NOMINAL THREAD LENGTHS
millimetres

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44
66
56
4A
7X
6A
79
72
50
7.1
A9
X5
X4
52MI6
M.16
60
.IX
54
1\120
1\124
MJO h R:"is
2(1\112)
(1\122) 1> -I-
nominal
(1\127)
holl 36
2))
21)
.10 -I-for
6 length
-I- 25
12 65 Nominal lI'ngth of thn'ad h
lenglh
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I () denotes non-preferred dialllctl:rs.
2. rhese thread lengths arc not applicahle to holts ahove the heavy line in rahle 2.1 and lahle HI.

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of fillet
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lt~,~ 150 0

(a) HEAD SYMMETRY (b) CONCENTRICITY OF BODY

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HEXAGON BOL T

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'OTE:! he datum must not h~ th~ rart lally
~ ·S~~ (d). Po,i!!on of l)atum, thread~d shanK. If n~~~"ar\ the datum
should h~ disrlac~d at a sufficient distance
Os
(.If' max.) from th~ head of the holt to a \oid
th~ Ihr~ad runout.

MINIMUM FILLET MAXIMUM FILLET (e) SOUARENESS OF BEARING FACE (d) POSITION OF DATUMS
(Least Material Condition) (Maximum Material Condition)

ENLARGED DETAIL OF FILLET

Fig. 2.2. CONCENTRICITY. SYMMETRY AND
Fig. 2.1. STRUCTURAL BOLTS SQUARENESS OF STRUCTURAL BOLTS
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TABLE 2.3
GENERAL DIMENSIONS OF STRUCTURAL BOLTS

millimetres
Actualsize
A 0.4
min.
26.16
31.00
18.70.6
35.03
29.56
20.84
16.70
0.4
3.015.30
23.24
0.8
max.
58.80
3.75 2max.
19.16
max.6.0
9.25
10.75
32
27
41.001.5
4.5
4520
121314
49.00
11 min.
5min.
41
31.2
12.10
66.44
24.84
6.0
37.00
35.00
23.16
21.45
69.3
47.3
23.55
34.241.2
55.37
46.5
30.84
10
485.25
6
9
17
29.16
17.65
10.5
36.9rD,
!'
under
714.10
Pitch
max.
9.02.5
2.0
3.0
13.90
7.5
15.90
12.0
head
60
57.7
319.75
50
16
tlats max.
D,
1.68
4.0
2.00
08
5.0
7.5
6.01.0
dia.
13.5 across
face
ktoler:
0.76
11.68
ition
21.04
5Height
Radius18
20
21
Fillet
1.40
0.90
2.40
ness s24.9
eWidth
corners
cDr
washer
27.64
tricih'
.00
.68
head
19
Trans-
Thread ofdia.
aSymmetry'
Concen-
toWidth
55.9
of
\\~~'sher runout face
head across
ofacross flats
ce· I 38.0 29.5length
Body
bead
body
Square-
Depth dia. of to body

o
ou
-<
JJ -c

o
I-I

'Values equal to FIM (Full Indicator Movement).

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2.4 MATERIALS AND MECHANICAL when testing equipment of sufficient capacity IS not
PROPERTIES. a vaila ble, the materia 101' bolts over M 24 shall conform
2.4.1 Propert~' Class System for Bolts. The to the values given in Table 2.5 when tested in accord-
property class system for steel bolts consists of two ance with Table 2.7. These requirements shall apply
figures; the first is one-hundreth of the nominal tensile in place of all requirements for the proof loads and
strength in megapaseals, and the second is onc-tenth breaking loads given in Table 2.8. When bolts are too
of the ratio between the nominal vield stress (or stress short for testing in accordance with the requirement~
at permanent set limit Rp02) anlthe nominal tensile specified above. they may be accepted on the basis of a
hardness test. The result of such a test shall conform
strength. expressed as a percentage,
to the values given in Table 2.5.
Example: For propeny class X.X
I 100 nominal tensile' strength of XOO M Pa gives the symhol'X' Acceptance on the basis of proof loads and
I 10 ratio :-iorninal stress_:~rmanent se!J.i.!.nit (/~e"-2) wedge loading test requirements (Table 2.6) or on the
'\'olnlnal tensIle strength basis of tensile strength and yield strength require-
= -l.
10
X MO X
XOO
.!.QQ
I
ments (Table 2.7) shall take precedence over the hard-
ness test whcn the minimum requirements are the
gives the symhol 'X'
subject of dispute,
rhe property class designation IS X.8.
Multiplication of these two figures and the result hy 10 will TABLE 2.5
give the nominal stress at permanent set limit Rpo2in mega-
pascals. e.g. 8 ',' X " 10 = 640 M "a. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STRUCTUHAL
BOLTS OF PROPERTY CLASS 8.8
'\(1'1 E: rhe minimum stress at permanent set limir (Rpo 2) and
minimum tensile strength (R",) are greater than the nominal Ml'a
IIV
Ml'a
IIRC
values. 24~
WO1111
.J
Ml'a
640'
6(,0
X30
255
31l)
:\la~nilud34
30
IIRC
:vtl'a
23
.'.'6
IIV
(;'112 •. mlnlmUIll
minimum
mlnllllum
notninal
nominal I 'nit Yalue~
rhe values
minimum for full-si/e
for holts
tensile equal
strcngththe
mllllmum
maximum
maximum i\I~ehanical propt'rl)
fraetu
limit. re Rp02
..1 loading ahove (sce also Clause 2.5.3.2)
2.4.2 Material.Viders
I{od
IIrinell
Stress wcll
Eh1ngation
rcnsik hardness
at hardness
ha rd ness
permanent
after
strength set
Rrn Imraet strength Strength under wedge

2.4.2.1 GCI/eral, Steel used for the manufac-

ture of bolts shall be made by an open hearth, a basic
oxygen or an electric process and shall be such that
the m~chanical and other properties hereinafter
specified for the finished hexagon bolts and screws
can be obtained,
"OTE: For the purpose of this standard. a hasic oxygen process
means the process of mak ing steel in a hasic COl1\ener hlown wit h
commercially pllfe o.xygen.

2.4.2.2 Chemical compositiol/ limits, The

chemical composition limits of steel is given in Table
2.4. Within these limits the choice of steels shall be at
the discretion of the manufacturer. The steel used shall
be such that the finished products possess the
mechanical properties specified in Clause 2.4.3,
TABLE 2.4 'These va lues a re used for designat ion purposes on Iy( sec Cia use 2.4)
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION LIMITS OF
STEELS FOR STRUCTURAL BOLTS OF TABLE 2.6
PROPEIHY CLASS 8.8 ACCEPTANCE TESTS FOR FULL-SIZE
STRUCTURAL BOLTS

:\h'ehanical property T.'st met hod'

Carholl Phosphorous Sulphur
ma\. 'H~t \. ma\.
0.55 0.05 0.05

'\OTE !-cH diameter M 20 and larger. a tempering tn"perature of

'I'hese tests are mandatory ror holts up to and including f\t24 I see
425°C may he used.
Clause 2.5) For ,hort length holts. sce also Clause 2.4 3.
2.4.2.3 !leal lrC'all//ml. Bolts shall be heat
treated to give the mechanical properties specified TABLE 2.7
in Clause 2.4.3 and Table 2.5, Thev shall be hardened
ACCEPTANCE TESTS FOH MACHINED
and then tempered by being unift;rmly reheated to a PIHWOIHIONAL TEST PIECES*
minimum temperature of 450°C. except that for bolts
of M20 diameter and larger, a minimum tempering T~st nll'lhod
Mechanical IlrolH'rly
temperature of 425°C may be used.
'\0 IT Other mlnll11lll" tempering temperaturcs may he used hy Tensile strength, Rm Tensile test (Clause 2.54)
agreement het\l,ecn the purchaser and supplier pll1vided that the Stress at rcrrnant."rH set limit. IJu' rensile tesl (Clause 2.541
la t ter ea n demonst ra te t ha tall the meeha niea 1 pr opert ies specified Percentage dong~lIion aftcl fracture rensile test (Clause 2.5.4)
in Tahle 2.5 are maintained.
Impact st rengt h Impact tcst (Clause 2.5.5)
2.4.3 Mechanical Properties. The mechanical
properties of bolts shall conform to those given in 'For holts over ,'.124.
Table 2.5.
2.5 TESTING OF MECHANICAL PIHWEIHIES
To assess the mechanical properties. finished
OF BOLTS.
bolts up to M24. and preferably all larger diametns,
shall conform to the values for proof load and break- 2.5.1 General. The requirements of this standard
ing load given in Table 2.X when tested in accordance shall becornplied with in production. and the manufac-
wirt] the [C~[ program ~hown in Tanlc 2.6. However. turer shall make and record periodic tests to ensure

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that the product complies with the specified require- the head shall he aligned with the direction of uniform
ments. Additional tests of individual shipments of thickness of the wedge. The bolt shall be sllhject to an
material are not ordinarily contemplated. Individual axial force until fracture occurs.
heats or types of steel are not identified in the finished
2.5.3.2 Requiremcnt. The force required to
product. fracture the bolt shall be not less than the minimum
All specified tests shall he carried out at amhient breaking load given in Table 2.X. and the fracture shall
temperature conditions. occur in the body or thread with no failure at the
"OITS: junction of the head and the hody. The test is con-
I A recommended samplin~ plan for audit inspection of sidered to he passed, however, if the fracture originates
mechanical properties is ~ivcn in Appendix E. in the threaded part and extends into the fillet or head
2. in the event of a dispute as 10 the results of tests in accordance before separation.
with Clause 2.5. rderee tesling should be carried out by an
independent laboratory mutually acceptable to the purchascr 2.5.4 Tensile Testing of Machined Proportional
and the supplier. A lahoratory re~istered hy the National Test Pieces. Tests sha 11be ca rried ou tin accorda nce
Association of Testin~ Authorities. Australia. for this field
and class of tcstin~ is recommended.
with AS I :191 to determine the following, on test pieces
, If the purchase"!" requires a certificale of complianec or any lest prepared as shown in Fig. 2.7:
certificates this is to he indiealed in his enquiry or order (sce (a) Tensile strength (1?",).
also Appendix F).
4. For tesl purposes. the screw Ihreads on hot-dip galvani/ed
(b) Stress at permanent set limit of 0.2 percent
bolts may be mechanically stripped to p"rmit assembly into a (R I'" c).
standard thre;t<kd grip or nut. i.e. thread class 611.
(c) Percentage elongation after fracture (A). gauge
2.5.2 Proof Load Testing of Full-size Rolts. length 5.65 )S".
2.5.2.1 Alcthod. 'fhe bolts for testing shall be The test values obtained for the ahove properties
centre-drilled on the head and end on the centreline as shall conform to those given in Tahle 2.5.
shown in Fig. 2.4, to provide the conical surface NOTE: In the maehining of the teSl pieces. Ihe redllction 01 the
shank diameter is nnt toexeeed 25 percent olthe original di,uneter
required for accurate length measurement. The bolt
of the lest piece.
length shall be measured and recorded.
The bolt shall then be placed in a suitable testing 2.5.5 Impact Testing for Machined Test Pieces.
machine, with the threaded cnd in a threaded grip or The Charpy U-notch impact test shall he carried out in
in a nut. and the length of free thread above the accordance with AS 1544, Part :I. The test piece shall
threaded grip. or nut. i.e. between the leading face be machined lengthwise from the holt and as close to
of the threaded grip or nut and the bearing face of the the surface as possible. The notched side of the test
bolt, shall be at least 6 pitches. The grips of the testing piece shall be the one nearest the centreline of the holt,
machine shall he self-aligning to avoid bending the bolt the depth of notch being 5 mm.
during the determination of the proof load (see The minimum value obtained shall conform to
Fig. 2.:1). that given in Table 2.5.
The proof load specified in Table 2.X shall then NOTE: This lest can he applied on II' to holts M 16 and larger. hut
be applied. and held for not less than 15 s. The proof IS only mandatory in this slandard for bolts larger than r-.124
which arc not tested filii-size.
load is then released and any permanent extension of
the holt measured (see Fig. 2.4). 2.5.6 Hardness Test on Holts.
The speed of testing as determined with a free- 2.5.6.1 Tes! procedure. The ha I'd ness sha 11be
running cross-head shall not exceed :I mm/min. determined on a transverse section of the bolt. one
The measurements of the bolt length shall be nominal diameter from the threaded cnd of the bolt. at
carried out with a suitable instrument capable of a point one-quarter of the nominal diameter from the
indicating to 2.5 pm. axis of the bolt.

2.5.2.2 Rt?quiremel1l. The test is considered The hardness test result shall he reported without
satisfactory if the measurements show a permanent conversion to any other scale.
extension of not more than 12.5 pm. When the Brinell method is used. the preparation
\"0 rE: Variahles such as straightness and thread alignment (plus of test specimens and the method of test shall he in
measurement error) may result in an apparent elongation of the accordance with AS IXI6, Part I.
holt when the pmof load is ,nitially applied. in such cases. the
holt mav he retested using a .1 percent greater load and may he
When the Vickers method is used. the preparation
conSidered satisfaetory if the length after Ihis loading is the same of test specimens and the method of test shall be in
as hefore Ihis loading. within 12.5 /lm. accordance with AS 1817, Part I.
2.5.3 Tensile Strength (Wedge) Testing of Full- When the Rockwell method is used, the prepara-
size Rolts. tion of test specimens and the method of test shall he
in accordance with AS IXI5, Part I. The Rockwell
2.5.3.1 Merhod. The tensile strength of bolts method shall not he used for referee tests.
shall be determined with the same holt used for the
proof load test. The bolt shall be placed in the testing 2.5.6.2 Requiremc/1t. Either the Brinell,
machine with a hardened wedge (45 1-1RC minimum) Viekers or Rockwell method may be used and the
under the head (see Fig. 2.5). The wedge shall con- values obtained shall be within those given in Table 2.5,
form to the dimensions given in Table 2.9 and Fig. 2.6. suhject to the proviso of Clause 2.4.:1 in respect of the
The bolt shall be screwed into the threaded grip or minimum values.
nut such that the distance hetween the leading face of
the threaded grip or nut and the thread runout iscqual 2.6 ASSEMHLY TEST FOH COATED ROLl'S.
to one diameter: and the length of thread engagement Bolts with corrosion preventive coatings shall he
such that failure does not occur hy thread stripping. tested in accordance with the method given in
The holt shall be positioned so that no eorner of the I\ppendix C to ensure that seizing does not take place
hexagon takes the bearing load, i.e. one of the fiats of in assem hly.

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Fig. 2.3. PROOF LOADING TEST

LOAD

DETAIL X

THE REOUIRED 'SPHERE TO CONE'

CONTACT BETWEEN THE MEASURING
POINTS AND THE CENTRE DRILLED
o HOLES IN THE ENDS OF THE BOLT
OR SCREW

t
LOAD

\,
Fig. 2.4. APPLICATION OF PROOF LOAD

~Ifl rJTLIOn 11\'\J

Fig. 2.5. WEDGE LOADING TEST OF FULL SIZE STRUCTURAL SOL TS

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TABLE 2.8
BREAKING AND PROOF LOADS FOR STRUCTURAL BOLTS OF
PROPERTY CLASS 8.8
load
353
245
.4, 678
51i1
817
490
157
147
94.5
461i
293
130
203
kN
Tensile
212
337kN stress area
Proof breaking
Minimum load
Nom. boil dia.
rnm2

Stress under proof load X tensile stress are;\

NOTE: Proof load =
1000
Tr

A, = "4 ([) - 0.93821')'

where
A, = tensile stress area (nominal)
f) = nominal holt diameter
I' = pitch

TABLE 2.9
DIMENSIONS OF WEDGES FOR WEDGE LOADING TEST
2 f) n1nl
or1f),.
2.8
3.3
3.9
f,2.2 0°above
nadius
21.7
25.9
32.1
38.5
4°
17.4less
For bolts
6° Angle
Dia.
bod)"than
of <>f)± 30'
hole2with
length
Nom. boil dia.
bod)" 6° length For boils with
M31i
dge
M24

Fig. 2.6. DETAIL OF WEDGE DIMENSIONS

~OTE: For explanation of symbols. sec AS 1391.

Fig. 2.7. MACHINED TEST PIECE

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SEC T ION 3. S T RUC T U R A L NUT S

3.1 SCOPE OF SECTION. This Section specifies 3.3.5.3 :VUIS lI'ilh corrosiol/-prel'f'l/lil'{' cO{Jlil/g.l'.
requirements for high-strength structural nuts of Dimensions or coated nuts shall conform to the
property class 8 in diameters from M 16 to MY) foregoing requirements of this Clause (3.3) before
inclusive. application of the required coating. except for the
threads of hot-dip galvanized nuts which shall be
3.2 METHOD OF MANUFACTURE. Nuts may tapped after galvanizing to tht: allowance given in
AS 1214
be produced by hot or cold forging with or without
subsequent machining. Alternatively they may be The coating on cadmium-plated or linc-platt:d
machined from bar stock. nuts shall comply with AS 1897.
Coated nuts shall be subject to the assembly test
3.3 SHAPE, DIMENSION AND FINISH. in Section 5.

3.3.1 General. The shape. dimensions and finish All hot-dip galvanized and l.inc-plated nuts shall
of nuts shall be in accordance with Fig. 3.1 and Tabk be provided with an additional lubricant coating
which shall he clean and drv to the touch For other
3.1 and the following requirements of this clause.
corrosion-preventive co,;tings. this additional
N()TI' For hot-dip ga Ivaoi/~d OlltS. Ih~ dil11~nsion' a pply hdol~
hot-dip galvani/ing (s~~ also Claus~ 33.2.2). lubricant coat shall also be applied to all the nuts wht:re
the assembly test in Appendix C indicates this to bc
3.3.2 Screw Threads. necessary to prevent seizing.
3.3.2.1 Genera!. The form of thread. diameters
and associated pitches of nuts shall be those of the ISO 3.4 MATERIAL AND MECHANICAL PRO-
coarse pitch series. and in accordance with AS Ins PERTIES.
(also given in AS 1721). 3.4.1 Material.
3.3.2.2 Tolerances. The screw threads shall be 3.4.1.1 GI'I/I'ral. Steel used in the manufacture
made to tolerance class 6H specified in AS 1275 (also of nuts shall be produced by an open hearth, a hasic
given in AS 1721). oxygen or an electric process and shall he such that the
Hot-dip galvanized nuts shall be tapped oversize mechanica I and ot her propert ies hereina fter specified
in accordance with AS 1214. for the finished nuts can be obtained.
·l'''I'
;\:0 rE: For the rurpOSL' of ttll~ standard a ha.\iL' O.'<\'gCfl rH(h...
3.3.3 Chamferin~, Countersinkin~ and Washer means the process 01 ma"in!!- steel in a ha\il c()n\'t.~rlL'r hlll\\'11
Facin~. with commercially purl' O.\Y!!L'fl

3.3.3.1 CI/(lII~fering and washer facing. Nuts 3.4.1.2 Chell/ical cOII/I,o.l'iliol/ /imf/s. The
shall have a chamfer of 15 degrees to 30 degrees on chemical composition limits of steels arc giwn tn
both faces. or a chamfer of 15 degrees to 30 degrees on Table 3.2. Within these limits the choice of stet:1s
their upper face and a washer face on the bearing shall be at the discretion of tht: nut manufacturer. The
surface. The bearing faee(s) shall be smooth and nat. steel uscd shall be such that the finished products
fhe minimum washer face and/or chamfer diameter possess the mechanical properties hereinafterspecified.
(n ) shall be not less than that given in Table 3.1.
3.4.1.3 Ileal Irl'alll/I'I/I. Nuts may he heat-
3.3.3.2 Counlersinking. Nuts ~hall be radiused treated where this is necessary to give the mechanical
or countersunk on the bearing face or faces. The properties given in Claust: 3.4.2.
maximum countersink diameter (D.,) shall not exceed
the values given in Table 3.1. 3.4.2 Mechanical Properties. The mechanical
properties of Huts shall conform to those gi\'en in
3.3.4 Squareness and Spnmetry. Table 3.3.
33.4.] Squareness o(lhreads 10 he(Jring/ac('(I). To assess the mechanical properties finisht:d nuts
The bearing facc(s) of the nuts shall be square to the up to and including M24. and preferably all larger
screw thread to within the squareness tolerance given diameters shall conform to the proof load valut:s given
in Table 3.1 (see Fig. 3.2). in Tahle 3.4 and the maximum hardness requirt:ments
";OIT A r~coml11~nded method of che~kln~ Ih" f~ature III as specified in Clause 3.5.2.1. When testing equipment
conjunction with an appropriale gauge deSign' is d~scnh~d and or sufficient capacity is not available. Huts over 1\124
illu'trat~d in App~ndix n.
may be accepted on the basis of a hardness test only.
3.3.4.2 SI'I/II/I/'lfI' of hexa!{ol1. The svmmetrv The hardness or such nuts shall be within the values
of the hexagoil nats relaiive to ihe serew thread s/wil given in Table 3.3. as specified in Clause 3.5.2.2.
not exceed the values given in Tabk 3.1 (see Fig. 3.2).
3.5 TESTING OF I\1EOIANICAL PHOPEHTlES
3.3.5 Finish.
OF NUTS.
3.3.5.] Gmera!. Nuts shall be cleanly finished.
sound and free from defects detrimental for their end 3.5.1 General. The req ui rements of this standa rd
use. shall be complied with in production. and the manufac-
turer shall make and record periodic tests to ensure
3.3.5.2 Nor!l1al finish. Nuts are normallv that the product complies with the specified rCljuire-
supplied either finished bright on all surfaces fo-r meTHs. Additional tests of individual shipments of
cold-formed and machined nuts or in a dull black material arc not ordinarily contemplated. Individual
condition for hot-formed nuts. Nuts that have been hcats or types of steel are not identified in the finished
heat-treated will also he dull hlack. product.

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All specified tests shall be carried out at ambient 3.5.2.3 Tesl plale. The test plate shall have a
temperature conditions. hardness of not less than 38 H RC. It shall be of a
'\/0 rES' thickness equal to or greater than the diameter of the
J.A recommended sampling plan for audit inspcction of test mandrel. The mandrel clearance hole shall be
mechanical properties is given in Appendix E. equal to the nominal bolt diameter, subject to a
2. In the event of a disputc as to the results of tests in accordance tolerance of DII (see AS 1654).
with Clause 3.5. referee testing should he carried out hy an
independent lahoratory mutually aeeeptahlc to thc purchaser 3.5.3 Hardness Test on Nuts.
and the supplier. A laboratory registered hy the National
Association of Testing Authorities. Australia. for this field 3.5.3.1 Nllls slIhjecl 10 proof load lesls. Either
and class of testing is recommended. Rockwell or Vickers hardness tests may be used and
3. If the purchaser reljuires a certificate of compliance or any test the values obtained shall not exceed the maximum
certificates. this is to he indicated in his enquiry or order
(sce Appcndix F). values given in Table 3.3.

3.5.2 Proof Load Test. 3.5.3.2 NW.I nol slIhjecI 10 proof load lesls.
3.5.2.1 Ml'fhod of le SI. The proof load for nuts Either Rockwell or Vickers hardness tests may be
shall be determined by assembling the nut to be tested used and the values obtained shall be within those
on a hardened threaded mandrel as shown in Fig. 3.3 given in Table 3.3.
and complying with Clause 3.5.2.2. A force axial with
the mandrel and equal to the proof load for nuts 3.5.3.3 Tesl procedllre. The hardness shall be
specified in Table 3.4 shall be applied against the nut. determined on the top or bottom face of the nut and
The nut shall resist this force without failure by the hardness test result shall be reponed without
stripping or rupture. and shall be removable by the conversion to any other scale.
fingers after the force is released. It is permissible When the Vickers method is used. the preparation
where necessarv to use a manual wrench to start the of test specimens and the method of test shall be in
nut in motiOll. provided that such wrenching is accordance with AS 1817. Part I.
restricted to half a turn and the nut is then removable
When the Rockwcll method is used. the prepara-
by the fingers following initial loosening. If the tion of test specimens and the method of test shall be
threads of the mandrel are damaged during the test, in accordance with AS 1815. Part I. The Rockwell
the test shall be discarded.
method shall not be used for referee tests.
3.5.2.2 Tesl mandrel. The mandrel shall have
a hard ness of not less than 45 1-1 RC. It shall be threaded 3.5.4 Assemblv Test for Coated Nuts. Nuts with
to tolerance class 5h except that the tolerance on the corrosion prevent[ve coatings shall be tested in accord-
major diameter should be in the last quarter of the 6g ance with the method given in Appendix C to ensure
range on the least material condition side. that seizing does not take place in assembly.

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N
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N
I
""
x
'-'
150 -300 150 -300
Countersink 0 Da
,
rz~ r7 (See Clause 3.3.3.2)

~I
.e~-!
.~!iI

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'~---1
I
S~
~I . ' ~]
[-"' J
~J
[j-o
~

<~~~
COUNTERSINK

DOUBLE-CHAMFERED WASHER-FACED
NUT NUT

o
o
"1J
-<
::0
~
G) Fig. 3.1. STRUCTURAL NUTS
I-I

TABLE 3.1
GENERAL DIMENSIONS OF STRUCTURAL NUTS
millimetres
oss I no
of
32.4075min.
-1600
-1
-19.0
.18.90
17.30
31.00
.15.03
58.8
66.44
2616
29.56
max.
16
30.00
12
15
16.0
20.0
8630.0
21.60
25.9014
-10.0
-15.20
55.37
240
36.00
13 31.2
36.9
69.3
.17.6
32.0
17.1
60.0
-17.3
57.7
0.8
08
41.0
16.00
24.00
.18.002U
20.00
0.4
25
size
Actual
ma\:.
.1U
29.5
max.ma\:.
93iolerance
f'3.5
11.102.0
Slmmetn*
0.761.0-1
0.901.24
50.01.68
11
Pitch
-10
2.5
10
11.2-1
.1.0
.0-1
..1
flat> .2-1
Width
or n,
m
2threadacrossacro\s
ecdiameterOats
.\ Washer-face
.48corners
Width
washer-face
24.90
55.90
Countersink
iliut Depth
height of
chamfer
Square- tolerance
ness
dia. /),

'Values eljual to FIM (Full indicator movement).

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~ 0.5s D

(b) SQUARENESS TOLERANCE (a) SYMMETRY TOLERANCE

Fig. 3.2. SYMMETRY AND SQUARENESS OF STRUCTURAL NUTS

LOAD

Hardened and tempered

mandrel
,
Hardened and tempered
/ test plate

T
~D
i

Dc ~ D + relevant 011 limits

D ~ Nom nut dia
~.

----- Hardened and tempered

mandrel

LOAD

Fig. 3.3. PROOF LOAD TEST ASSEMBLY FOR STRUCTURAL NUTS

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TABLE 3.2
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION LIMITS OF STEELS FOR STRUCTURAL
NUTS OF PROPERTY CLASS 8
nlin.
ma'\:.
o0.25
Inax.
0.0(,
15
Man\:am'S('
Phosphoroll'
Carhon Sulphur
O.5g
max.

TABLE 3.3
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STRUCTURAL NUTS OF
PROPERTY CLASS 8
miu.
24 rnin.
ma'\.
ruin.
353 IIRI!
IXi'
260 IIV
max.
X9
353
36 Hockwe!!
Virkers 1075
hardness
hardness IIHC
Proof 1165
load stress
i\1 Pa

'Values also apply 10 coaled nuts of screw thread lolerancc cia" 6H.

TABLE 3.4
PROOF LOADS FOR STRUCTURAL NUTS OF PROPERTY CLASS 8
ofj:alvanilCd
Tensile
nl:!threaded
nd411.2
rei
XI7
561
60.1.1
.15.1
.179.5
X7X.
182.9
245 stress
16X.9
157
26.1
653.6
951.8
2X5.4 nl'neoaled
'L
.4.1uts'
test area
nuts
~... dia. mln~
1101 dip Proof load, kN
N(un. nut MI6

'Values also apply 10 coaled nulS of screw thread t"lerance class 6 H.

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SEC T ION 4. WAS HER S

4.1 SCOPE OF SECTION. This Section specifics The coating on line-plated washers shall eomr1y
reLJuirements for heat-treated steel washers for use with AS 17R9.
with high-strength structural bolts and nuts in the
size range from M I (i to M36 inclusive. 4.3 MATEI~IAL AND HEAT TREATMENT.
\;0 IF I'or information on sljuare taper washers. see Appendix C;. 4.3.1 Material. Steel used for the manufacture
of washers shall he rroduced by an open hearth, a
4.2 SHAPE, DIMENSIONS AND FINISH. basic oxygen or an electric process and shall be such
4.2.1 General. The shape, dimensions and finish that the mechanical and other specified properties
of washers shall he in accordance with Fig. 4.1 and shall be obtained.
Table 4.1. and the following requirements of this NO lE: For the purpose of this specification. a hasic oxygell
cia use. proccss means the rroccs~ of making stct:! ill a hasic convcrter
hlown with commercially purc oxygen.
4.2.2 Flatness. Washers shall be flat within
0.25 mm. 4.3.2 Heat Treatment. All washers shall be
hardenl'd and tempered to comply with the hardness
The washers shall be tested for flatness by placing values given in Clause 4.4.
a straightedge along a line passing through the centre
of the hole, and measuring the departure from flatness 4.4 HARDNESS REQUIREMENTS.
by inserting feeler gauges at a point midway between 4.4.1 General. Either the Rockwell or Vickers
the edge of the hole and the edge of the washer. The
hardness shall be determined on finished. LJuenched
gap should not exceed 0.25 mm at this point. and temrered washers. and shall be within the follow-
4.2.3 Finish. ing limits. derending on the test method used:
4.2.3.1 General. The finish of washers shall he (a) Vickers min. 345 !IV, max. 445 !IV.
such that the bearing surfaces arc smooth. (h) Rockwell min. 35 11RC, max. 45 IIRC,
4.2.3.2 SOr/l/al finish. Unless otherwise 4.4.2 Hardness Tests. The hardness tests shall be
specified (see Clause 4.2:3.3), washers shall he supplied carried uut on a transverse section of the washer and
as heat-treated, with a residual coating of light oil. the hardness test result shall he reported without
4.2.3.3 IVashcrs lI'ilh ("orrosion-/IrCI'('nlil'(' conversion to any other scale.
comings. The dimensions of coated washers shall When the Vickers method is used, the prep;lration
conform to the foregoing requirements of this Clause of It:st specimens in the method of test shall he in
(4.2) hefore the application of the required coating. accordance with AS 1817. Part I.
The coating on hot-dir galvaniled washers shall When the Rockwell method is llsed. the rrcrara-
comply with AS I (i50. tion of test srecimens and the method of test shall he
The coating on cadmium-rlated washers shall in accordance with AS IXI5. Part I. The Rockwell
comrly with AS 1790. method shall not be used for referee tests.

See Clause 51.3

I

Fig. 4.1 FLAT ROUND WASHER

TABLE 4.1
DIMENSIONS OF FLAT HOUND W ASIIERS

,
no
.no~
Ina\.
min.
7.1.4 rnin.
min.
ma\.
4XA
50.0
4.6
4hO.O
70.1
5X
5.HA
.19.0
().14.0
.1.1
.1.1 26.0I2252
IS.O
220
J9.0
4.h
J~.4
I 013\.. {JI
'.62 Out,id,'
19.62
26.52
.IIX.4J Thiekness
Inside dia.
1f), dia.
millimetres

6O nut
24
~O dia.
f) or
olt
111>

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SECTION 5. MARKING AND PACKAGING

5.1 MAHKING. products have ISO metric coarse series screw

5.1,1 Bolts. Bolts shall he identified as high- threads, e.g. M20.
strength large hexagon series. property class X.8 steel (c) The nominal length (where appropriate) \[]
holts for structural engineering, hy having three millimetres. e.g. 70.
radial lines together with the symhol X.S emhossed (d) The type of coating (if applicahle).
or indented on the top surface of the head. This mark-
:"JO rE: Manufacturers who place the numher of this Australian
ing. shall also identify the product as heing metric standard on high-strength structural holts. nuts or washers. pack-
senes. aging or lill:rature related thereto. should ensure that the holts. nuts
The manufacturer's identification (trade) marking or washers arc manufactured to comply with this standard.

shall also he embossed or indented on the top surface Attention is particularly drawn to the scheme for independent
assurance provided hv the AS Mark which isa registered cert ification
of the head (sce Fig.5.I). trademark owned hv the Standards Association of Amtralia and
which is availahle f,;r usc with suitahle Australian standards.
5.1.2 Nuts. Nuts shall he identified as high-
rhc presence of the AS Mark on or in relation to a product IS an
strength large hexagon series steel nuts, property assurance that the goods have heen produced under a systcm 01
class 8 for structural engineering, by having three supervision, control and testing applied during manufacture and
circumferential arcs. indented or embossed on the including periodical inspections at the manufacturer's works in
accordance with the certification mark schcme of the SAA.
non-hearing face, or for douhle-chamfered nuts,
The AS Mark can hc uscd onlv hv manufacturers licenccd undn the
indented on one or hoth bearing faces. This marking
ccrtification mark scheme o,;er;;ted hy thc SAA. and only when
shall also identify the nuts as metric series (sce Fig. 5.1). accompanied hy the numher of the relevant Australian staudard.
5.1.3 Washers. Flat round washers for use with It will usually he a requirement that the words 'Manufactured to
Australian standard' accompany thc numher of the standard and
high-strength steel holts and nuts for structural cnclo,'It' the ~vtark .as sho\vtl helow: howevcr this is a matter for
engineering shall he identified hy the provision of negotiation \A'ilh the Association.
three nibs as shown in Fig. 5.1. Further particulars of thc terms of liccnce and suitahility of ttm
standard for certification purposes may he ohtainl'lJ from the
5.2 PACKAGING. In addition to the preceding <)uality Assurance and Certificatioll Dcpartment, Standards
requirements. the packaging of all high-strength Association of Australia. XOArthur Strcet. "orth Svdnev, ".S.\\' ,
structural bolts. nuts and washers sh;'1I be marked 2060 ...

with the following information: ",0 Ausr"l"l

(a) General product description, i.e. high-strength

tQw(\
structural bolts and nuts with associated u
•.•.
..•
(J>

({ 1>
washers. general grade, metric series.
'? ~
(b) The nominal bolt or nut diameter in millimetres "'t. -4

prefixed by the letter 'M' to indicate that the ~ 0000 oo?>

~..

BOLT MARKING NUT MARKING WASHER MARKING

(See Note) (See Note) (See Note)

NOTE: Spacing for all the ahove markings is approximately 120 degrees.

Fig. 5.1. IDENTIFICATION MARKING

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APPENDIX A

CORRESPONDING ISO STANDARDS

At present there are no ISO standards covering high-strength structural bolts, nuts
and associated washers. There are, however, several draft proposals at the final voting
(D IS) stage within ISO and it is expected t hat these wi 11shortly be issued as Internationa I
standards.
This Appendix does not cover the complete range of ISO documents for structural
bolts, nuts and washers, but only those which are either technically equivalent to
those given in this standard, or those which would comply with the requirements of
AS 1511 and which may be of interest to thc Australian construction industry.
Details of the ISO documents are as follows:
(a) ISO/ DIS 74] I-High Strength Structural Bolts-Thread Lengths According
to ISO 888. Bolts o[property cla.l·s8.8c)' gil'£>nin this ISO standard arc technical/I'
identical with those giFen in this Australian standard exccpt [or the M2()
diameter he.'wgon si::e and the marking and designation requireinents.
(b) ISO/ DIS 4775-High Strength Structural Nuts--Product Grade B. Nuts o[
property class 8S given in this ISO standard are technica/ll' identical "'ith tho.l:e
given in this A ustralian standard ex('ept for the ,\12() diamcter hexagon size
and the marking and designation requirements.
(c) ISO/ DIS 7415--Hardened and Tempered Plain Hole Circular Washers for
High Strength Structural rVashers gil'en in this IS'(J standard are tech-
Bolts.
nicalll' the same as thosc given in this Australian standard
(d) ISO/DIS 7412--High Strength Structural Bolts-Short Thread Length Type.
There is no equivalent Australian standard and therefore the ISO standard
should be used directly. For information the nominal thread lengths arc shown
in Table A I.
It should be noted that D IS 741 ] and D IS 7412 both ma ke provision for property class
10.9S bolts and the corresponding property class 10S nuts arc covered in DIS 4775.
Designers requiring bolts and nuts of these higher property classes than in AS ] 252
arc referred to these ISO standards.
Designers and constructors arc urged to use extreme caution when specifying
and using high-strength structural bolts of property class 10.9S in accordance with
either ISO/OIS 741101' ISO/DIS 7412, in the zinc-coated condition. Experience in
the U.S.A, with zinc-coated bolts of this property class has shown that there is a
significant danger of embrittlement due to corrosion in situ, to such a degree that the
use of such fasteners is prohibited in North America. This prohibition does not apply,
however, in Europe where it is understood that the tightening practices arc somewhat
different. \,

TABLE AI
NOMINAL THI~EAD LENGTHS FOH SHORT THREAD LENGTH
STHUCTUHAL BOLTS

millimetres

Norn. Nominal bolt length I

holl ,
dia, ,;; lOO I > lOO
Nominal thread length h
,
(MI2) 25 32

(MI6) 31 3X
M20 36 43
(M22) 3X 45
(M24) 41 4X

(M27) 44 51

M30 49 56
M36 56 63

( ) denotes non-preferred si/cs.

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APPENDIX 13

NON-PREFERRED SIZES

81 INTRODUCTION. Although it is considered that the range of nominal sizes

included in this standard is adequate for thc majority of applications, this Appcndix
provides supplementary information on non-preferred sizes of structural bolts, nuts
and washcrs. It should he noted that the use of these sizes is discouragcd and every
endeavour should be made to select a product from the standard range.
It should be furt her noted tha t the M 12 d ia meter struct ura I bolts, nuts a nd washers
have also been designated as a non-prcfcrred size because of its relativcly low demand
for structural applications. This aspect is also in agreement with international doc-
umentation on structural bolting.

82 HIGH-STRENGTH STRUCTURAL 80LTS. Information on non-preferred

structural bolt sizes is given in Tables 13I to 134.

83 HIGH-STRENGTH STRUCTURAL NUTS. Information on non-preferred

structural nut sizes is given in Tables 135 and 136.

84 STIH)CTUI~AL WASHERS. General dimensions of non-preferred round

structural washer sizes arc givcn in Table 137.

TA8LE HI

LENGTHS OF NON-PREFERRED STRUCTUI~AL 80LTS

millim~tres
7('.5
62.5
40125
176
186
148
216
160
1% min.
104
68.5
.'5
60
50 min.
91
44.7
4'1.7
71
84
240
7094
184
224
244
194
174
46.25
61.5
14.7
19.7
121.75
70
04
142
U2
28.95
33.75
11.25
38.75
78.5
88.25
n5
8325
4517.5
22.5
55
25
20
48.75
156
93.25
230
4375
15
53.5
63.5
58.5
104
2011
2511
65
3041.25
81.5
31.05
36.25
J9.7
76.5
34.7
86.75
54.7
74
45
114
141
161
124
152
56.5
18.5
96.75
51.25
24.7
59.7
108.25
11825
101.75
98.25
138
128 104
111.75
60
50
U4
35 163.5
69.7
3237.5
65
441
5511
6~;.5
3031
51
ma\.
max.
/,
/,
UUlX.
/, U
7502.5
7.5
114.7
1.1.5 .575
5 --
/,1\127
M22 8(,.5
MI2
52.5
00.5 85
105
115
125
132
152
95
297 Nominal holt diametl'r [)
40
45
50
35 /
OVl'rall Hod}' and
length grip lengths

'\iOTFS:
I. /~ (max.) = / (nom) - h. (/1U1/, (min.) =./, (max.,! - 'I' ...
2. f'or hnlts with lengt hs ahove the heavy line. /, (n1l n.) = 0.5 /) a nd I,. (max.) = /, (mln.)t .If': Ihcrclore. these
holls will have shortened
3. For nominal thread lenglhs.
thread lengths.
sel' rahle 2.2.
(
4 I"hc difference hetween /, (min.) and /, (ma\ ) ITlllst not he less Ihan 1.5f',

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 TABLE B2
GENERAL DIMENSIONS OF NON-PREFERRED STRUCTURAL BOLTS
(See Fig. 2.1)
nats millimetres
be'ad
6435
1012
g9 33.3
min.
521
17
53.1 11
25.24
max. A
trv'
min.
739.55
Actual 236
14.7
21 max.
under
Radius
3Svmme-
bead
108
13.10
26.16
45
50.85
2784
31.24
20.16 ance·
46
22.84
max.
nlax.
9.0
0.8
22,78
24.25
11.30
705
5.25
12.70 max.
min.
Pitch of
D,
Trans-
to
run· cI'face
across
eface dia. Fillet
Width across
nats bead
I
41.616.10
max.0.4
across
41.8 of
to p21
115
20
7.5
6.0
19.20
O.g ness
1.00
Concen-
1.28
0.62
1.40
rnax. aD"
83Square·
16
94toler:
14.90
4.5
2.0
3.0
2.5
17.90
175
r06 16
1.2
7.95
Fillet
length 0.8
1.68
Bod~'
head
body
trieitv corners
kwasher
Thread
D,Width
Washer
dia.
Depth out of
details
of Height body
()
olJ
-<
:IJ '"
.~
GJ
I-!

'Values equal to FI M (Full Indicator Movement).

>
z
N
'J<
N
I
~
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TABLE B3
BREAKING AND PROOF LOADS
rnn.~
Tensile
.10.1
459
IX2
load
275
kN
50.7 load
area
38stress
kN
X4.J70.0
252
MinimumIProofhreaking
A, I) Nom. holl

TABLE B4
DIMENSIONS FOR WEDGE LOADING TEST
mm
rum
2.2
r, aho\'{'
For OftlOlls
Dia.
2.X 13,
1in
29.0
6°4°
(,0 with
Radius
nx of Angle
~For
0°4°than
(,0
wedgehole
2f) ()
IlOlts wit±h .If)'
Nom. 11011 hod)' length less
hod)' length 2f) I),

TABLE B5
GENERAL DIMENSIONS OF NON-PI~EFERRED STRUCTURAL NUTS
millimetn>s

I H3non.o
max.
Actual
"tax.
1120
39416
23.8
thread
21.1.
35.0
45.0 X
41.6
rnax.
20.16
0.22
max.
21.0
SIZC
ance
ruin.
min.
rnax.
min.
56711
1.24
29.2 36.0
2.5
14
46.0
50.X5
27.0
3.0
rna\..
12.0
42.8 0.412
013.1
15
Pilch
loler-
try'
39.55
HI
1.28
1.00
22.78
24.25
1.04
nats
Symme-
fJ n3
OX
13 sdia.
ofacross
rnin. n..
across
('("db-tinder
corners
WidthWidth
nals 111
0Washer-fare
O.X
28.3
1.75
or
O.S
19.20chamferwasher-fan'
Countersink
Nut
S'ju:lre- height of
Depth loler-
ncss{),
e

'Values c<.jual to FIM (Fnlllndicator Movement).

TABLE B6
PROOF LOADS

Nom. nul Tensil,' stress area Minimum

dia. of threaded lesl proof load
mandrel
f) mOl:! kN
MI2 X4.J 90.6
M22 .103 .125.7
M27 459 422.3

TABLE B7
GENERAL DIMENSIONS OF NON-PREFERRED ROUND WASHERS

millimetres
537".in.
645(,.0
27.0
42.4
.I
440 ruin.
min.
rna\:.
25.7
54.1
rnax.4.6
.1.4 I rna\:.
14.0
24.0
4(,
30.0 2452
14.4.1
30.52 Insidedia.dia.
AThickness
2 Outsid.>
f)~
{),
I
/)
dia.

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APPENDIX C

ASSEMBLY TEST FOR COATED FASTENERS

Cl SCOPE. This Appendix sets out the method of testing the anti-seizing prop-
erties of an assemhly of structural holts and nuts with corrosion-preventive coatings.

C2 ASSEMBLY. A test assembly shall comprise a bolt. nut and washer complying
with the relevant requirements of this standard. supplied with a corrosion-preventive
coating.

CJ TEST PROCEDURE. The test shall be carried out on structural oolts and nuts
in the condition as supplied by the manufacturer and shall he in accordance with and
include a lubricant coating as required by Clause 3.3.5.3. There shall be no other
lubricant coating applied for the purpose of this test. Where the two foregoing condi-
tions cannot be satisfied. then the anti-seizing test shall he by agreement hetween the
purchaser and the manufacturer. but a luhricant coating shall still be applied. If the
test is carried out by the purchaser. then he should ensure that the storage conditions
and storage time arc such that they will not have significantly promoted deterioration
of the luhrieant coating.
The bolt with nut and washer selected for testing shall be placed with the washer
directlv under the nut in a steel joint with a total thickness such that where the thread
length ·permits. there are not less than six full bolt threads located hetween the hearing
surface of the bolt head and nut. The diameter of the holes in the joint shall be I mm to
2 mm larger than the nominal diameter of the bolts. The nut shall be initiallvtightened
to produce a load in the holt of not less than 10 percent of the specified proof load.
After this initial tightening. the holt and nut position shall he marked to provide the
starting point for the rotational movement to be measured. During that rotation, the
holt head shall be restrained from turning. and the final tensioning shall he completed
without stopping the motion of the nut. The nut shall be rotated in :Iceordance with the
requirements of Table Cl from the initial tightening position without fracture of the
holt or stripping of the halt or nut thread.

TABLE Cl
NUT ROTATION REQUIREMENTS

Bolt length (nominal) :-lilt rotation (minimllm)

degree,

'", 2 /J ISO

. 2/J·", .1/J 240

, '-1f)"",4/J
I.>
>X/J
4f)';; X/J
.100
.1t>o

420

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APPENDIX 0
RECOMMENDED GAUGE AND METHOD FOR CHECKING
THE SQUARENESS OF THE THREAD TO THE FACE OF
THE NUT
The nut shall be screwed by hand on to a tapered threaded mandrel as shown in Fig.
01, until the thread of the nut is tight on the thread of the mandrel. A sliding sleeve
having a face diameter equal to the minimum distance across flats of the nut, square
with the axis of the mandrel thread, shall then be brought into contact with the leading
face of the nut. With the sleeve in this position it shall not be possible for a feeler gauge
of a thickness equal to the 'squareness tolerance' to enter between the leading face of
the nut and the face of the sleeve.

Small end of thread = Dia of gauging surface Large end of thread =

nom pitch dia of nut equal to the minimum maximum pitch dia of 7H
minus 0.04 mm approx distance across flats nut plus 0.05 mm approx
on~12mm uptoO.1 mm of the nut on ~12 mm up to 01 mm
approx on ~ 36 mm

T~~ 36 me

Nut to be
gauged ~
i-- Feeler gauge equal to
squareness tolerance (maximum)

Thread tapered at an
included angle of approx 0.50

NOTES:
I. Squareness of gauging face of sleeve to be within 10 minutes of arc with respect to bore axis. The sleeve
bore to be a close sliding fit on the parallel portion of the mandrel.
2. Thread form. pitch and ndiik angies of the thread on the mandrel to conform to the requirements of the
corresponding GO screw plug gauge (AS 1014).

Fig. 01. RECOMMENDED GAUGE FOR CHECKING SQUARENESS OF

THREAD TO FACE OF NUT (See Clause 3.3.4.1)

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APPENDIX E

A SUGGESTED SAMPLING PLAN FOR MECHANICAL

PROPERTIES

Where tests are required for audit inspection purposes, a lot shall consist of all items
(bolts, nuts or washers) of the same property class and size (diameter and length) made
in accordance with this standard. For each lot, the number of samples for testing for
each required property shall be in accordance with Table El.
Should any of these test samples fail to comply with the requirements of any
specified test, double the number of samples shall be taken from the same lot and shall
be subjected to the same test, and unless all of these comply with the relevant require-
ments, the lot shall be rejected.
NOTE: If further tests are contemplated. they are subject to agreement between the purchaser and the
supplier.

TABLE El
NUMBER OF SAMPLES FROM A LOT

Number of pieces Minimum number

in lot of samples
~ 50 2

> 50 ~ 500 3
> 500 ~ 35 000 5
> 35 000 R

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APPENDIX F

COM PLETE DESIGNATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN

ENQUIRY OR ORDER
Ft GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. When high-strength structural steel bolts,
nuts and washers are designated for the purpose of an enquiry or order, the following
information shall be given:
(a) General product description, i.e. high-strength structural bolts, nuts and
associated washers, general grade metric series.
(b) The nominal bolt or nut diameter in millimetres prefixed by the letter 'M' to
indicate that the products have ISO metric coarse series screw threads, e.g. M20.
(c) The nominal length in millimetres, e.g. 70 (where applicable).
(d) The number of this Australian standard, i.e. AS 1252.
(e) The type of coating if required in accordance with the relevant standard.
(I') Whether a test certificate or certificate of compliance is required.
(g) Any other requirements.
Ex:.mples:
Norma! {lIllcoated/illisll}. If igh-strength st ructural steel bolts. 20 mm diameter. 50 mm long with associated
nuts and washers would be designated: 'High-strength structural bolts. nuts and washers M20 X 50 to
AS 1252".
COllted prodllcts. Ifigh-,trength structural steel bolts. 20 mm diameter. 50 mm long with associated nuts
and washers. hot-dip galvanized to AS 1214. would be designated: 'High-strength structural bolts. nuts
and washers M20 X 50 to AS 1252. hot-dip galvanized to AS 1214'.

F2 SUPPLEMENT AR Y REQUIREMENTS. The purchaser should indicate

whether any of the following provisions are required:
(a) Certificate of compliance. A certificate of compliance states that the products
have been tested and the type, manufacture and marking of the bolts, nuts or
washers comply with all the provisions and requirements of this standard. The
certificate shall show the name and address of the manufacturer and the name
and status of the signatory.
The original certificate shall be forwarded to the purchaser and a copy retained
by the manufacturer.
(b) Test ('ertificates. A test certificate shows such results as may be required by
agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer, relating to-
(i) tests performed by the manufacturer for the purpose of estahlishing com-
pliance with this standard; or
(ii) additional tes.ts
~•.. as agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

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APPENDIX G

SQUARE TAPER WASHERS

Cl SCOPE. This Appendix gives information on a series of hardened and tempered,

square taper washers suitahle for use with high-strength structural bolts and nuts.
The washers are the same as those given in the 1973 edition of this standard, hut
are now dealt with in an Appendix because of their diminishing use in the bolting of
steel structures.

C2 DIMENSIONS. The dimensions of square taper washers shall he in accord-

ance with Fig. G I and Table G I.

C3 FINISH. The finish of square taper washers shall be in accordance with Clause
4.2.3.

C4 MATERIAL AND HEAT TREATMENT. The material and heat treatment

of square taper washers shall he in accordance with Clause 4.3.

'A (Mean thiCkness)

Fig. G1. SQUARE TAPER WASHER

• TABLE Cl
DIMENSIONS OF SQUAI{E TAPER WASllEnS (Note 1)

millimetrt·s
5h~
min.
Mean
~x. I175
21d)
220 26.52
X.O
14.0 n,
IX.4~
224.52
thicklH'ss
n nOIH.
~44.45
57.15
I :;"314Id5
3X.IO~OO
11.~5
1,,15
1.~5
4.76
4.71,
4.7(,
240
.1.10
4.711
6~5
XO 75
.NO10~052
2252
~~62 .'1 3rross
14.4~
Y>.I,2
Tap!'r
Taper Inside dia. nats
10
40
621
~6
7)
nul dia. "'om. holl or
Widlh
n, 11101\.
M 12)

,",0 ITS:

r I. Square
should
d ia meter.
taper washers
he par;dlel
ma,. he clipped
to the opposite
along lhe thin edge to pr()\'ideclear'lTlce (if required); the clipping
edge and not closl'T' to lh,' centre' o! the washer than 0.9 o! the holl

2. ( ) denotes non-rn:krn:d Sill'S.

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APPENDIX H

INFORMATION ON THE NEW 34 mm ACROSS-FLATS, M20

DIAMETER, HIGH-STRENGTH STRUCTURAL BOLTS AND
NUTS

This Appendix shows the hexagon dimensions for the M20 diameter high-strength
structural bolts and nuts, as featured in the draft International standards indicated
in the Preface. This material is presented for information to alert users and manufac-
turers of high-strength structural bolts, nuts and washers, of likely changes in the next
edition of this standard.

TABLE HI
HIGH-STRENGTH STRUCTURAL BOLTS
millimetres

Nom.
no
min.
min.
max.
11.6
max.Width
34.0
13.4
37.3
W.3
ntax. 31.4 l'
kWidth
rnin across-Oats
Washer-face
Headacross-corners
hei~ht dia.

TABLE H2
HIGH-STRENGTH STRUCTURAL NUTS

millimetres

Nom. no
min.
min.
min.
Width
19.4
3'"1..1
34.0
20.7
373
(nax.
max. 31.4
rnax. l' Nllt across-corners
IIIWidth
min. aaoss-Oats
Washer-face thickness
or chamfer dia.

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