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include building columns, column supports for highway signs,
street lighting and traffic signals, steel bearing plates, and Washers, and Rivets5
similar applications. 2.2 Research Council on Structural Connections Stan-
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Grade 55 weldable steel, permanent manufacturers and grade Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or
identification, and impact properties for Grades 55 and 105. A490 Bolts
1.4 Zinc coating requirements are included in Section 7 for 2.3 ANSI/ASME Standards:10
applications requiring corrosion protection. B 1.1 Unified Screw Threads
1.5 The recommended grade and style of nut and washer are B 1.3 Screw Thread Gaging Systems for Dimensional Ac-
included in 6.6 and 6.7 for each grade. ceptability
1.6 This specification does not cover the requirements for B 18.2.2 Square and Hex Nuts
mechanical expansion anchors, powder-activated nails or B 18.18.2M Inspection and Quality Assurance for High
studs, or anchor bolts fabricated from deformed bar. Volume Machine Assembly Fasteners
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 3. Terminology
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
information only. 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 anchor bolt—a steel rod or bar, one end of which is
2. Referenced Documents intended to be cast in concrete, while the opposite end is
2.1 ASTM Standards: threaded and projects from the concrete, for anchoring other
A 153 Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and material to the concrete. The end cast in concrete may be either
Steel Hardware2 straight or provided with an anchor such as a bent hook, forged
A 194/A194M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel head, or a tapped or welded attachment to resist forces imposed
Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure and High-Temperature on the anchor bolt, as required.
Service3 3.1.2 manufacturer—the manufacturer of the anchor bolt;
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing the party that performs the cutting, bending, and threading
of Steel Products4 operations.
A 563 Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts5 3.1.3 producer—the manufacturer of the steel rods or bars.
A 673/A673M Specification for Sampling Procedure for 3.1.4 purchaser—the purchaser of the finished anchor bolt,
or his designated agent.
3.1.5 responsible party—see Section 18; this may be the
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manufacturer or supplier.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-16 on
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.02 on Steel Bolts,
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Nuts, Rivets, and Washers. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.04.
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Current edition approved May 10, 1999. Published July 1999. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.05.
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published as F 1554 – 94. Last previous edition F 1554 – 97. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06. Available from Research Council on Structural Connections, c/o Industrial
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01. Fasteners Institute, 1717 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03. Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St., 13th
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.08. Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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7.2.1 Coatings other than the zinc coatings specified in 7.1 be the same as the nominal thread diameter.
shall be as specified by the purchaser on the purchase order.
7.2.2 The complete specification shall be included as part of TABLE 3 Tensile Properties for Bars and Machined Specimens
the purchase order when other coatings are specified.
Grade
8.1 Anchor bolts shall have a chemical composition con- Tensile strength, ksi 58–80 75–95 125–150
Tensile strength, MPa (400–552) (517–655) (862–1034)
forming to the requirements listed in Table 1 for Grade 36 and Yield strength, min, ksi (0.2 % offset) 36 55 105
Table 2 for Grades 55 and 105. Yield strength, min, MPa (0.2 % offset) 248 380 724
Elongation in 8 in. (200 mm), min, %A 20 18 12
8.2 Grade 55 ordered as weldable shall conform to the Elongation in 2 in. (50 mm), min, %A 23 21 15
requirements specified in Supplementary Requirement S1. Reduction of Area, min, %
8.3 Anchor bolts made from low-carbon martensitic steel 1⁄4 to 2 in. (6.4 to 50 mm), incl 40 30 45
over 2 to 21⁄2in. (50 to 63 mm), incl 40 22 −45
shall not be permitted. over 21⁄2to 3 in. (63 to 76), incl 40 20 45
8.4 The application of heats of steel to which bismuth, over 3 to 4 in. (76 to 102 mm), incl 40 18 ...
selenium, tellurium, or lead has been added intentionally shall A
Elongation in 8 in. (200 mm) applies to bars. Elongation in 2 in. (50 mm)
not be permitted. applies to tests on machined specimens.
16. Rejection and Rehearing 20.1.2 When zinc-coated nuts are included on the same
16.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of order as zinc-coated anchor bolts, the anchor bolts and nuts
this specification may be rejected. Rejection should be reported shall be shipped in the same container.
to the manufacturer or supplier promptly and in writing. In case 20.1.3 When special packaging requirements are required,
of dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the manufacturer they shall be defined at the time of the inquiry and order.
or supplier may make claim for a rehearing. 20.2 Package Marking:
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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified in the purchase order or
contract:
S1. Grade 55 Bars and Anchor Bolts S2. Permanent Manufacturer’s Identification
S1.1 The material described in this section is intended for S2.1 The end of the anchor bolt intended to project from the
welding. This supplemental section, by chemical composition concrete shall be steel die stamped with the manufacturer’s
restrictions and by a carbon equivalent formula, provides identification. Marking small sizes (customarily less than 0.375
assurance of weldability. in. (9.525 mm)) may not be practical. Consult the anchor bolt
S1.2 Welding technique is of fundamental importance when manufacturer for the minimum size that can be marked.
bolts produced to this supplementary section are welded. It is S2.2 When required, grade and manufacturer’s or private
assumed that suitable welding procedures for the steel being label distribution’s identifications shall be separate and dis-
welded and the intended service will be selected. tinct. The two identifications shall preferably be in different
S1.3 The requirements of this supplementary requirement locations and shall be separated by at least two spaces when on
supersede conflicting provisions of the general specification. the same level.
S1.4 Because of the embrittling effects of welding tempera- S3. Permanent Grade Identification
tures on cold-forged steel, this supplemental section is limited
S3.1 Instead of color coding as specified in 19.1, the end of
to hot-forged bolts, or, if not forged, to the thread bars, studs,
the anchor bolt intended to project from the concrete shall be
or bolts produced from hot-rolled bars without forging. Cold-
steel die stamped with the grade identification as follows:
forged bolts or cold-drawn threaded bars are suitable if they are
Grade Identification
given a thermal treatment by heating to a temperature of not 36 AB36
less than 1500°F (815°C) and air-cooled. 55 AB55
105 AB105
S1.5 Chemical Composition:
S1.5.1 Steel shall conform to the following limitations: S3.2 The requirements given in S2.1 for marking small
Heat Product sizes, and, in S2.2 that grade and manufacturer’s identifications
Analysis Analysis be separate and distinct, shall also apply to this supplementary
Carbon, max, % 0.30 0.33
Manganese, max, % 1.35 1.41
requirement.
Phosphorus, max, % 0.040 0.048
Sulfur, max, % 0.050 0.058 S4. Grades 55 and 105 Charpy Impact Requirements at
Silicon, max, % 0.50 0.055 +40°F (+5°C)
S1.5.2 Carbon Equivalent—In addition to the requirements S4.1 Grades 55 and 105 shall have a Charpy V-Notch
specified in S1.5.1, the analysis shall be such as to provide a impact strength conforming to the requirements listed in Table
carbon equivalent (CE) meeting the following requirements: S1.1.
S1.5.2.1 For alloy or low-alloy steel, the carbon equivalent S4.2 Tests shall be conducted in accordance with Test
shall not exceed 0.45 % when calculated as follows: Methods and Definitions A 370.
S4.3 Notch toughness tests shall be performed at the Test
% Mn % Cu % Ni
CE 5 % C 1 Frequency P (Piece Testing) of Specification A 673 on finished
6 1 40 1 20
% Cr % Mo % V
anchor bolts when the results of notch toughness tests are not
1 10 2 50 2 10 available on bar stock.
S4.4 Notch toughness tests shall be performed at the Test
S1.5.2.2 For carbon steel, the carbon equivalent shall not Frequency H (Heat Lot Testing) of Specification A 673 on bar
exceed 0.40 % when calculated as follows: stock, except when heat treatment is performed after threading
% Mn
CE 5 % C1 4
TABLE S1.1 Energy and Test Temperature Requirements
S1.6 Marking—Each anchor bolt conforming to this supple- Charpy V-Notch Energy Requirements Test Temperature,
°F (°C)
mentary requirement S1 shall be designated by a white paint Average for 3 Specimens, min, ft·lbf (J) Minimum for 1
Specimen, ft·lbf (J)
mark on the side of the bar near the end to be encased in
15 (20) 12 (16) +40 (5)
concrete.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This section identifies the location of selected changes to this standard that have been incorporated since the
–97 issue. For the convenience of the user, Committee F-16 has highlighted those changes that impact the use
of this standard. This section may also include descriptions of the changes or reasons for the changes, or both.
(1) In 1.1 recognized “anchor bolts” are also known as “anchor (4) Added 19.3 as a pointer to S2 and S3 for permanent grade
rods”. and manufacturer’s marks.
(2) Added 5.1.12 for ordering color codes other than standard. (5) Revised S3.1 to clarify paint coating is not required when
(3) Revised 19.1 and added 19.2 to recognize other color codes permanent grade marking is specified and to define the grade
may be ordered. marking.
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