Anchor Bolt Specification ( KSI = 6.

895 MPa)
ASTM F1554
SCOPE The ASTM F1554 specification was introduced in 1994 and covers anchor bolts designed to anchor structural supports to concrete foundations. F1554 anchor bolts can take the form of either headed bolts, straight rods, or bent anchor bolts. The three grades 36, 55, and 105 designate the minimum yield strength (ksi) of the anchor bolt. The bolts can be either cut or roll threaded and a weldable grade 55 can be substituted for grade 36 at the suppliers option. Color coding on the end - 36 blue, 55 yellow, and 105 red helps facilitate easy identification in the field. Permanent manufacturer and grade marking is allowed under the S2 supplementary requirements. Applications for F1554 anchor bolts include columns in structural steel framed buildings, traffic signal and street lighting poles, and overhead highway sign structures to name just a few. F1554 Grade 36 Low carbon, 36 ksi yield steel anchor bolts F1554 Grade 55 F1554 Grade 105 Alloy, heat treated, high strength 105 ksi yield steel anchor bolts Low alloy, 55 ksi yield steel anchor bolts

GRADES

Elong % Yield, min MPa, min MECHANICAL 36 1/4 - 4 58 - 80 36 248 23 PRO 1/4 - 2 75 - 95 55 380 21 PER 2 - 2 75 95 55 380 21 TIES 55 2 - 3 75 95 55 380 21 3 - 4 75 - 95 55 380 21 105 1/4 - 3 125 150 105 724 15 When Grade 36 is specified, a weldable Grade 55 may be furnished at the suppliers option. Grade Size Tensile, ksi Nuts Plain A563A Hex

Yield, ksi, min

RA % min 40 30 22 20 18 45

Grade

Size

Galvanized A563A Hex

Washer

1/4 - 1 36 1 - 4 RECOMMENDED NUTS and WASHERS 1/4 - 1 55 1 - 4 1/4 - 1 105 1 - 3

F436 F436 F436 F436 F436 F436

A563A Heavy Hex A563A Heavy Hex A563A Hex A563A Heavy Hex

A563A Heavy Hex A563A Heavy Hex A563D Hex A563DH Heavy Hex

A563DH Heavy Hex A563DH Heavy Hex

* Nuts of other grades having proof load stresses greater than the specified grade are suitable. Follow the link for a Nut Compatibility Chart.

ASTM A563 Nut Compatibility Chart

A563 Grade and ANSI Nut Style

Grade of Bolt

Surface Finish

Nominal Size Inches

Recommended

Suitable

Hex

Heavy Hex

Hex

Hea He

to 1

B,D,DH

A,B,C,D,DH,DH3

A307 Grade A & C

Any

>1 to 2

C,D,DH,DH3

>2 to 4

C,D,DH,DH3

to 1

B,D,DH

A,B,C,D,DH,DH3

A307 Grade B

Any

>1 to 2

>2 to 4

Plain A325 Type 1 Galvanized

- 1

C3,D,DH,DH3

- 1

DH

A325 Type 3

Plain

- 1

C3

DH3

to 1 Plain A354 Grade BC >1 to 4

D,DH

C3,D,DH,DH3

C3,D,DH,DH3

Galvanized

to 1

DH

>1 to 4

DH

to 1 A354 Grade BD Plain >1 to 4

DH

DH

D,DH,DH3

DH

DH3

to 1 Plain >1 to 3 A449 to 1 Galvanized >1 to 3

D,DH

B,C,C3,D,DH,DH3

C,C3,D,DH,DH3

DH

D,DH

DH

A490 Type 1

Plain

- 1

DH

DH3

A490 Type 3

Plain

- 1

DH3

Plain A687 Galvanized

-3

DH,DH3

-3

DH

to 1 F1554 Grade 36 Any >1 to 4

B,D,DH

A,B,C,D,DH,DH3

C,D,DH,DH3

to 1 Plain F1554 Grade 55 >1 to 4

B,D,DH

A,B,C,D,DH,DH3

C,D,DH,DH3

Galvanized

to 4

C,D,DH,DH3

 to 1 Plain F1554 Grade 105 >1 to 3

DH,DH3

DH

DH3

Galvanized

to 3

DH

DH3

SCOPE

The ASTM A325 specification covers high strength heavy hex structural bolts from diameter through 1-1/2 diameter. These bolts are intended for use in structural connections and therefore have shorter thread lengths than standard hex bolts. Refer to the Structural Bolts page of our site for thread lengths and other related dimensions. This specification is applicable to heavy hex structural bolts only. For bolts of other configurations and thread lengths with similar mechanical properties, see Specification A 449. Bolts for general applications, including anchor bolts, are covered by Specification A 449. Also refer to Specification A 449 for quenched and tempered steel bolts and studs with diameters greater than 1-12" but with similar mechanical properties. 1 A325 TYPE 2 Medium carbon, carbon boron, or medium carbon alloy steel. Withdrawn November 1991. Weathering steel. Fully threaded A325. Metric A325. Size 1/2 - 1 1-1/8 - 1-1/2 Tensile, ksi 120 min 105 min Yield, ksi 92 min 81 min Elong %, min 14 14 RA %, min 35 35

ASTM A325

A325 TYPE 3 A325 TYPE A325 T A325 M MECHANICAL PROPE RTIES

Nuts
RECOMMENDED NUTS and WASHERS Type 1

Washers

Type 1 Type 3 Type 3 Plain Galvanized Plain A563C, C3, D, A563DH A563C3, DH3 F436-1 F436-3 DH, DH3 * Nuts conforming to A194 Grade 2H are a suitable substitute for use with A325 heavy hex structural bolts.

ASTM A490
SCOPE

Structural bolts, alloy steel, heat treated, 150 ksi tensile strength. 1

TYPE

Medium carbon alloy steel 2 Withdrawn in 2002 3 Weathering steel

MECHANICAL

Size 1/2 - 1-1/2

Tensile, ksi 150 - 173

Yield, ksi, min 130

Elong, %, min 14

RA, %, min 40

PROPE

Nuts
RECOMMENDED NUTS and WASHERS Type 1 Type 3

Washers Type 1 Type 3

A563DH , A563DH3 A563C3, DH3 F436-1 F436-3 DH3 * Nuts conforming to A194 Grade 2H are a suitable substitute for use with A325 heavy hex structural bolts. Follow the link for an ASTM A563 Nut Compatibility Chart. The bolts shall not be coated by hot-dip zinc coating, mechanical deposition, or electroplating with zinc or other metallic coatings due to the potential for hydrogen embrittlement.

1.
NOTES

2.

Each sample representative of the lot shall be magnetic particle inspected for longitudinal discontinuities and transverse cracks.

ISO METRIC THREAD GAUGES

Gauge for testing unified threads to BS 3643:1981 and BS 919: Pt 3: 1968 BS 3643 comprises two parts. Part 1 provides information and data on the basic principles, and is based on ISO 965/1 and ISO 965/3. Part 2 tabulates diameters of coarse, constant and fine pitch series threads, and is based on ISO 965/3. BS 919: Pt3: 1968 contains the recommended gauging system for checking ISO metric threads in accordance with BS 3643. It is based on ISO 1502. The basic profile of is threads is shown below. BS 3643Pt1 and Pt2 specifies the fundamental deviations and tolerances for e.g. 5H, 6H, 6G AND 7H for internal, and 4h, 6g, 6e, 8g for external threads. Generally 6H/6g are regarded as "medium fit". The nut and bolt deviations and tolerance zones are illustrated here. BS 919Pt3: 1968 specifies the limits for gauges for testing the product thread. The basis for determining the gauge limit is the magnitude of the product tolerance, i.e. the larger the gauge limit regardless of diameter. The recommended gauges to be used are as follows:For testing internal product threads a double ended screw plug gauge (Style E) may be used. This gauge comprises a Go element which tests that the Major and Effective diameters are not to small (maximum material limit). It also tests for pitch and flank errors in the product thread. The Not Go element tests only that the Effective diameter is not too large (minimum material limit). The Minor diameter of the internal thread can be checked separately using a double ended plain plug gauge. For testing external product threads Go and Not Go ring gauges or caliper gauges having Go and Not Go anvils may be used. Wherever tractable, external product threads should be tested by means of ring gauges as these provide a full functional test of all thread features: pitch, angle, thread form and size. Gauges for testing products in the pre-paring condition can be supplied. For internal threads class 6G may be used as a pre-plating condition for 6H after plating. For external threads class 6E may be used as a pre-plating condition for 6g after plating. Class 6g may also be used as a pre-plating condition for 4h after plating. When ordering gauges of other plating conditions it is helpful to advise either the effective diameters, or the amount of plating to be applied. The regular checking of gauges in constant use is important. Plug gauges should be checked by direct measurement of the major and effective diameters, using a Floating Carriage Measuring Machine or similar specialized equipment. Ring gauges may be checked by direct measurement, or preferably by using Go Check and Not Go Wear Check plugs, as specified in BS 919 Pt3: 1968