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Allowable elongation of A490 structural bolting

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PSL2

Nuclear
Jul 31, 2006
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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.
 
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0.0025" elongation of a 5' long bolt to yeild does not seem correct.

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I will need to refereence the source in my papres
 
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