Miranda’s Bolting Handbook

Collection

1 Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts

2 RCSC Educational Bulletins

3 Guide to Design Criteria for Bolted and Riveted Joints

4 City of San Diego Building Newsletters

o Revisions to Approved Plans

• 17-1 Special Inspection and Structural Observation required on Plans

• 17-2 Special Inspection and Testing Requirements for Concrete and

Shotcrete

• 17-3 Special Inspection Requirements for Structural Welding

• 17-4 Sampling, Testing and Special Inspection requirements for High-

Strength Bolts

• 17-5 Bolt/Dowel/Rod Installation Using Adhesive Anchor Systems

• 17-6 Offsite Fabrication of Building Components

• 17-7 Approval of Products, Construction Material and Testing

Laboratories

• 17-8 Prefabricated Construction

• 17-10 Testing and Inspection Requirements for Proof of Compliance

• 18-1 Soil Classifications and Allowable Bearing Value

• 18-2 Construction of Expansive Soil

• 18-3 Geotechnical Reports

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5 Approved Construction Material Testing Laboratories and Special
Inspection Agencies

6 Ask the Expert

• Tension vs. Torque Explained

• The Fastener Quality Act

7 ASTM Information
• ASTM A307
• ASTM A325
• ASTM A449
• ASTM A490
• ASTM F1554
• ASTM A193
• ASTM A563
• ASTM A153
• ASTM F2329
• ASTM F436
• ASTM Nut Compatibility Chart

8 Bolt Strength Requirement by Grade

9 Standard Thread Pitches

10 Suggested Starting Torque Values

11 Bolt Identification Bolt head Markings

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12 Pre Installation Verification Form

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