6-374 RCSC SPECIFICATION FOR STRUCTURAL JOINTS (6/8/88) for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures,” ANSI A58.1-1982, were used as the basis for determining the resistance factors. For construction, governed by other design load criteria, appropriate adjustment of resistance factors ‘may be required. The attached Commentary provides background information in order that the user may better understand the provisions of the Specification. 2. Bolts, Nuts, Washers and Paint (a) Bolt Specifications, Bolts shall conform to the requirements of the current edition of the American Society for Testing and Materials’ “Specification for High-Strength Bolts for Structural Stee! Joints,” ASTM A325, or “Spec- ification for Heat Treated, Stee! Structural Bolts, 150 ksi Tensile Strength,” ASTM A490, except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section. The Engi- neer of Record shall specify the type of bolts to be used. (b) Bolt Geometry. Bolt dimensions shall conform to the current American National Standards Institute's standard, “Hleavy Hex Structural Bolts,” ANST Standard B18.2.1, except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section. The length of bolts shall be such that the end of the bolt will be flush with or project beyond the face of the nut when properly installed. (©) Nut Specifications. Nuts shall conform to the current chemical and mechan- ical requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials’ Spec- ification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts,” ASTM A563, or “Specifica- tion for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure and High-Temperature Service,” ASTM A194. The grade and surface finish of nuts for each type shall be as follows: A325 Rolt Type Nut Specification, Grade and Finish 1 and 2, plain (uncoated) A563 C, C3, D, D3 and DH3 or Al94 2 and 24; plain 1and 2, galvanized —__AS63 DH or A194 2H; galvanized and lubricated 3, plain A563 C3 and DH3; plain ‘Aa90 Bolt Type ‘Nut Specification, Grade and Finish Land 2, plain ‘A363 DH and DH or A194 2H; plain 3, plain A563 DH3; plain Nut dimensions shall conform to the current American National Standards Institute's standard, “Heavy Hex Nuts,” ANSI Standard B18.2.2., except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section. (d) Alternative Fastener Designs. Other fasteners or fastener assemblies which ‘meet the materials, manufacturing and chemical composition requirements of ASTM A325 or ASTM A490, as applicable, and which meet the mechan- which have a body diameter and bearing areas under the head and nut not less than those provided by a bolt and nut of the same nominal dimensions prescribed by paragraphs 2(b) and 2(c), may be used subject to the approval of the Engineer of Record. Such altemative fasteners may differ in other Astrnican lvsrrume oF Sri. ConstrucrioN