ASTM-F959M 2006
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F959M-06 Standard Specification for Compressible-Washer-Type Direct Tension Indicators for Use With Structural Fasteners [Metric]
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| ASTM | 2006 | 5 |
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for compressible-washer-type direct tension indicators capable of indicating the achievement of a specified minimum bolt tension in a structural bolt.
1.2 Two types of direct tension indicators in nominal diameter sizes M16 through M36 are covered:
1.2.1 Type 8.8 direct tension indicators for use with Specification A 325M bolts, and
1.2.2 Type 10.9 direct tension indicators for use with Specification A 490M bolts.
1.3 Direct tension indicators are intended for installation under either a bolt head or a hardened washer. (See Research Council on Structural Connections: Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts.)
1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test methods portions, Section 12, and Appendix X1 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 limitations prior to use.
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
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| 1 | Scope Referenced Documents Terminology Ordering Information |
| 2 | Materials and Manufacture Chemical Composition Performance Requirements Dimensions Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance Number of Tests and Retests TABLE 1 |
| 3 | Specimen Preparation Test Methods Inspection Rejection Certification Responsibility Product Marking Packaging and Package Marking TABLE 2 TABLE 3 |
| 4 | Storage Keywords TABLE 4 FIG. 1 |
| 5 | X1. FIELD TESTING OF DIRECT TENSION INDICATORS FOR BOLT TENSION X1.1 X1.2 |
