1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers two types of heat treated, steel, tension control bolt-nut-washer assemblies, also referred to as 'sets'. These assemblies are capable of developing a minimum predetermined tension when installed by applying torque to the nut, while at the same time applying a counter torque to separate the spline end from the body of the bolt using an appropriate spline drive installation tool.

1.2 An assembly consists of a tension control bolt with spline end (covered by this specification) and a suitable nut and washer covered by reference to applicable ASTM specifications.

1.3 The fastener assemblies are intended for use in structural connections. These connections, installation procedures, and the use of alternate design structural bolts are covered under the requirements of the 'Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts', approved by the Research Council on Structural Connection.

1.4 The assemblies are available with either round (button or dome) heads, heavy hex structural heads, or alternate design heads described in Section 10 and Fig. 1, in sizes 1/2 to 1 1/8 in. inclusive, in two types specified in Section 4.

1.5 Tension control bolts manufactured and marked in accordance with the requirements of Specification A 325, and conforming to the dimensional and other requirements of this specification, will be considered an acceptable alternate under this specification for two years following initial publication.

1.6 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portions, Sections 13 and 14, 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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

A194/A194M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature Service, or Both

A242/A242M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel

A325 Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength

A563 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts

A588/A588M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel, up to 50 ksi [345 MPa] Minimum Yield Point, with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance

A709/A709M Specification for Structural Steel for Bridges

A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products

A871/A871M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel Plate With Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance

B695 Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited on Iron and Steel

D3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging

F436 Specification for Hardened Steel Washers

F606 Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets

F788/F788M Specification for Surface Discontinuities of Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series

F1470 Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection

F1789 Terminology for F16 Mechanical Fasteners

G101 Guide for Estimating the Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance of Low-Alloy Steels

ANSI/ASME Standards

Keywords

alternate design fasteners; bolts; carbon steel; fasteners; spline end; structural; tension control bolt; tension control bolt assembly; twist-off bolt; weathering steel; Bolting materials; Bolt/nut/washer assembly; Nuts--specifications; Steel bolting materials--specifications; Structural steel (SS) bolting materials--specifications; Tension control structural bolt/nut/washer assembly; Twist off type bolt/nut/washer assembly; Washers/washer assemblies--specifications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 21.060.01 (Fasteners in general)

DOI: 10.1520/F1852-02

ASTM International is a member of CrossRef.