ASTM A325M-04

Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated 830 MPa Minimum Tensile Strength [Metric]

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers two types of quenched and tempered, steel, metric heavy hex structural bolts having a minimum tensile strength of 830 MPa (Note 1).
1.2 The bolts are intended for use in structural connections. These connections are comparable to those covered under the requirements of the Specification for Structural Joints using ASTM A 325 or A 490 bolts, approved by the Research Council on Structural Connections; endorsed by the American Institute of Steel Construction and by the Industrial Fastener Institute.
1.3 The bolts are furnished in sizes M12 to M136 inclusive. They are designated by type denoting chemical composition as follows:
1.3.1 Type 1—Medium-carbon, carbon boron, medium carbon alloy, or alloy boron steel.
1.3.2 Type 2—Withdrawn in 2003.
1.3.3 Type 3—Weathering Steel.
1.4 This specification is applicable to metric heavy hex, structural bolts only.
1.5 Terms used in this specification are defined in Specification F 1789.
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 10, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
Note 1—This specification is the metric companion to the inch pound Specification A 325.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2003
• ICS: 21.060.10 - Bolts, screws, studs
• Technical Committee: F16 - Fasteners
• Drafting Committee: F16.02 - Steel Bolts, Studs and Nuts

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM A325M-03 - Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated 830 Mpa Minimum Tensile Strength [Metric]
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2004
• Replaced By: ASTM A325M-04a - Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated 830 MPa Minimum Tensile Strength [Metric]
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F959/F959M-17a - Standard Specification for Compressible-Washer-Type Direct Tension Indicators for Use with Structural Fasteners, Inch and Metric Series
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: A 325M – 04
METRIC
Standard Specification for
Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated 830 MPa Minimum
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Tensile Strength [Metric]
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 325M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
NOTE 1—This specification is the metric companion to the inch pound
1. Scope*
Specification A 325.
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1.1 This specification covers two types of quenched and
tempered, steel, metric heavy hex structural bolts having a
2. Referenced Documents
minimum tensile strength of 830 MPa (Note 1).
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 The bolts are intended for use in structural connections.
A 153 Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot Dip) on Iron and
These connections are comparable to those covered under the
Steel Hardware
requirements of the Specification for Structural Joints using
A 490M Specification for High-Strength Steel Bolts,
ASTM A 325 or A 490 bolts, approved by the Research
Classes10.9and10.9.3,forStructuralSteelJoints[Metric]
Council on Structural Connections; endorsed by the American
A 563M Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
Institute of Steel Construction and by the Industrial Fastener
[Metric]
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Institute.
A 751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for
1.3 The bolts are furnished in sizes M12 to M136 inclusive.
Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
They are designated by type denoting chemical composition as
B 695 Specification of Coatings of Zinc Mechanically De-
follows:
posited on Iron and Steel
1.3.1 Type 1—Medium-carbon, carbon boron, medium car-
D 3951 Practice for Commercial Packaging
bon alloy, or alloy boron steel.
F 436M Specification for Hardened Steel Washers [Metric]
1.3.2 Type 2—Withdrawn in 2003.
F 606M Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical
1.3.3 Type 3—Weathering Steel.
Properties of Externally and InternallyThreaded Fasteners,
1.4 This specification is applicable to metric heavy hex,
Washers, and Rivets [Metric]
structural bolts only.
F 788/F 788M Specification for Surface Discontinuities of
1.5 Terms used in this specification are defined in Specifi-
Bolts, Screws, and Studs, Inch and Metric Series
cation F 1789.
F 959M Specification for Compressible Washer-Type Di-
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
rect Tension Indicators for Use with Structural Fasteners
test methods portion, Section 10, of this specification. This
[Metric]
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
F 1470 GuideforFastenerSamplingforSpecifiedMechani-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
cal Properties and Performance Inspection
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
F 1789 Terminology for F16 Mechanical Fasteners
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory require-
G 101 Guide for Estimating the Atmospheric Corrosion
ments prior to use.
Resistance of Low-Alloy Steels
2.2 ASME Standards:
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B 1.13M Metric Screw Threads
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on
Fasteners and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.02 on Steel Bolts,
Nuts, Rivets, and Washers.
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Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2004. Published January 2004. Originally For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as A 325M – 03. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cation SA-325M in Section II of that Code. the ASTM website.
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A325M–04
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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements for Type 1 Bolts
B 18.2.3.7M Metric Heavy Hex Structural Bolts
B 18.18.3M Inspection and Quality Assurance for Special
Carbon Steel
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Purpose Fasteners
Element
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