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Description / Abstract:
This specification2 covers two types of quenched and
tempered, steel, metric heavy hex structural bolts having a minimum
tensile strength of 830 MPa (Note 1).
The bolts are intended for use in structural connections. These
connections are comparable to those covered under the requirements
of the Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength
Bolts, approved by the Research Council on Structural Connections;
endorsed by the American Institute of Steel Construction and by the
Industrial Fastener Institute.
The bolts are furnished in sizes M12 to M36 inclusive. They are
designated by type denoting chemical composition as follows:
Type 1—Medium-carbon, carbon boron, medium carbon
alloy, or alloy boron steel.
Type 2—Withdrawn in 2003.
Type 3—Weathering Steel.
This specification is applicable to metric heavy hex, structural
bolts only.
Terms used in this specification are defined in Terminology
F1789.
The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No
other units of measurement are included in this standard.
NOTE 1—This specification is the metric companion to the inch
pound Specification A325.
The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test
methods portion, Section 10, of this specification. This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations
prior to use.
2For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
applications, see related Specification SA-325M in Section II of
that Code.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this
standard