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Allowable elongation of A490 structural bolting

Allowable elongation of A490 structural bolting

Allowable elongation of A490 structural bolting

(OP)
Where can I get information on allowable elongation of A490 structural bolting.  I have ASTM A490-04a.  I have found several sites that have info upto 1-1/2".  My situation is for 2" diameter bolts 5'-0" long.

RE: Allowable elongation of A490 structural bolting

0.00253 inches to yeild and 0.00321 inches to rupture impending.

Kenneth J Hueston, PEng
Principal
Sturni-Hueston Engineering Inc
Edmonton, Alberta Canada

RE: Allowable elongation of A490 structural bolting

0.0025" elongation of a 5' long bolt to yeild does not seem correct.

Cockroach, what don't I understand.

RE: Allowable elongation of A490 structural bolting

(OP)
I will need to refereence the source in my papres

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