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Specification 2010

The document provides tables with minimum bolt pretension values for different bolt sizes and material grades according to ASTM specifications. Table J3.1 lists minimum pretension values for Group A and Group B bolts in English units. Table J3.1M lists the same values in metric units. The text after the tables allows for using Group A or B bolts when bolt requirements exceed RCSC Specification limitations and provides installation requirements when using A354 or A449 bolts in slip-critical connections.

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Specification 2010

The document provides tables with minimum bolt pretension values for different bolt sizes and material grades according to ASTM specifications. Table J3.1 lists minimum pretension values for Group A and Group B bolts in English units. Table J3.1M lists the same values in metric units. The text after the tables allows for using Group A or B bolts when bolt requirements exceed RCSC Specification limitations and provides installation requirements when using A354 or A449 bolts in slip-critical connections.

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Sect. J3.] BOLTS AND THREADED PARTS 16.

1–119

TABLE J3.1
Minimum Bolt Pretension, kips*

Bolt Size, in. Group A (e.g., A325 Bolts) Group B ( e.g., A490 Bolts)

1/2 12 15
5/8 19 24
3/4 28 35
7/8 39 49
1 51 64
11/8 56 80
11/4 71 102
13/8 85 121
11/2 103 148

*Equal to 0.70 times the minimum tensile strength of bolts, rounded off to nearest kip, as specified in ASTM
specifications for A325 and A490 bolts with UNC threads.

TABLE J3.1M
Minimum Bolt Pretension, kN*

Bolt Size, mm Group A ( e.g., A325M Bolts) Group B ( e.g., A490M Bolts)

M16 91 114
M20 142 179
M22 176 221
M24 205 257
M27 267 334
M30 326 408
M36 475 595
*Equal to 0.70 times the minimum tensile strength of bolts, rounded off to nearest kN, as specified in ASTM
specifications for A325M and A490M bolts with UNC threads.

When bolt requirements cannot be provided within the RCSC Specification limita-
tions because of requirements for lengths exceeding 12 diameters or diameters
exceeding 11/2 in. (38 mm), bolts or threaded rods conforming to Group A or Group
B materials are permitted to be used in accordance with the provisions for threaded
parts in Table J3.2.

When ASTM A354 Grade BC, A354 Grade BD, or A449 bolts and threaded rods are
used in slip-critical connections, the bolt geometry including the thread pitch, thread
length, head and nut(s) shall be equal to or (if larger in diameter) proportional to that
required by the RCSC Specification. Installation shall comply with all applicable
requirements of the RCSC Specification with modifications as required for the
increased diameter and/or length to provide the design pretension.

Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, June 22, 2010


AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION

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