Superseded Standard
Historical

ASTM A183-14

Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Track Bolts and Nuts

Summary

1.1 This specification covers carbon steel track bolts and carbon steel nuts for use in conjunction with joint bars to connect rails in railroad track.

1.2 Heat-treated bolts for general track use.

1.3 Medium carbon nuts for general application on track bolts.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.


Rationale:

This guide covers carbon steel track bolts and carbon steel nuts for use in conjunction with joint bars to connect rails in railroad track. The required chemical composition for steel is presented in details. The full section and the reduced-section bolt tension tests requirements are specified as per reference materials.

Technical characteristics

Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International)
Publication Date 10/01/2014
Collection
Page Count 3
Themes Bolts, screws, studs
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