Use of A354 bolts instead of A325/A490 for slip critical
Use of A354 bolts instead of A325/A490 for slip critical
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I have a slip critical connection which needs to be made in an existing plate. The holes are 2" diameter, so are too large for an A325/A490 bolt.
The erector has suggested using A354 BC or BD rods which appear to have very similar properties to the bolts.
Is anyone aware of any code issues with using this substitution in a non-seismic area?
The erector has suggested using A354 BC or BD rods which appear to have very similar properties to the bolts.
Is anyone aware of any code issues with using this substitution in a non-seismic area?





RE: Use of A354 bolts instead of A325/A490 for slip critical
It sounds like your erector is giving you some good advice.
Hope this helps,
Adam
RE: Use of A354 bolts instead of A325/A490 for slip critical
In this case it doesnt matter as bolts are sized for existing holes which are much larger than required. If 1 bolt fails then the connection will still work.
RE: Use of A354 bolts instead of A325/A490 for slip critical
RE: Use of A354 bolts instead of A325/A490 for slip critical
on 2 inch diameter holes?
RE: Use of A354 bolts instead of A325/A490 for slip critical
RE: Use of A354 bolts instead of A325/A490 for slip critical
RE: Use of A354 bolts instead of A325/A490 for slip critical