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IS Number

IS 4000 : 1992

Title :-Code of practice for high strength bolts in steel structures (First Revision)

Unit Price

Status

Amendment

Reaffirmed

Gr 6

Active

 

2003

Page Size

No. of Pages

Tech. Committee

 

A4

11

CED 7

 

UDC 631.882.2 : 624.014.2.078.2


1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers the requirements for the design, fabrication, assembly and inspection in all types of steel structures, of structural joints using high strength bolts conforming to IS 3757 : 1985 `High strength structural bolts' tensioned to the minimum bolts tension specified in this code.

1.2 This standard applies to high strength bolts used in both friction type and bearing type shear joints and for tension joints.

1.3 This standard is complementary to IS 800 : 1984 `Code of practice for general construction on steel'. Provisions not covered in this standard shall be conforming to IS 800 : 1984.

2 References

List of Indian Standards Referred

IS 1367 : Part 3 : 1979 Technical supply conditions for threaded steel fasteners: Part 3 Mechanical properties and test methods for bolts, screws and studs with full loadability

IS 3757 : 1985 Specification for length strength structural bolts

IS 6623 : 1985 Specification for high strength structural nuts

IS 6649 : 1985 Specification for hardening and tempering washers for high strength structural bolts and nuts

IS 8537 : 1977 Nomenclature and terminology of fasteners