ASTM F1554
Scope
The ASTM F1554 specification was introduced in 1994 and covers anchor bolts designed to anchor structural supports to concrete foundations. F1554 anchor bolts can take the form of either headed bolts, straight rods, or bent anchor bolts. The three grades 36, 55, and 105 designate the minimum yield strength (ksi) of the anchor bolt. The bolts can be either cut or roll threaded and a weldable grade 55 can be substituted for grade 36 at the supplier¡¯s option. Color coding on the end - 36 blue, 55 yellow, and 105 red – helps facilitate easy identification in the field. Permanent manufacturer and grade marking is allowed under the S2 supplementary requirements.
Applications for F1554 anchor bolts include columns in structural steel framed buildings, traffic signal and street lighting poles, and overhead highway sign structures to name just a few.
Mechanical Properties
Grade |
Marking |
Size inches |
Tensile, ksi |
Yield, ksi min |
Yield, MPa min |
Elong. % min |
RA % min |
36 |
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1⁄4 - 4 |
58 - 80 |
36 |
248 |
23 |
40 |
55 |
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1⁄4 - 2 |
75 - 95 |
55 |
380 |
21 |
30 |
21⁄4 - 21⁄2 |
75 - 95 |
55 |
380 |
21 |
22 |
23⁄4 - 3 |
75 - 95 |
55 |
380 |
21 |
20 |
31⁄4 - 4 |
75 - 95 |
55 |
380 |
21 |
18 |
105 |
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1⁄4 - 3 |
125 - 150 |
105 |
724 |
15 |
45 |
- Stamping of F1554 bolts with manufacturer's identification is a supplemental requirement (S2)
- Color coding is required unless the grade is stamped in accordance with supplemental requirement (S3).
- When Grade 36 is specified, a weldable Grade 55 may be furnished at the supplier's option.
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Chemical Properties
Element |
Grade 36 |
Grades 55 and 105 |
Sizes up to 3/4 |
Sizes over 3/4 to 1-1/2 |
Sizes over 1-1/2 to 4 |
Carbon |
0.26% |
0.27% |
0.28% |
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Manganese |
* |
0.60 - 0.90% |
0.60 - 0.90% |
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Phosphorus, max |
0.04% |
0.04% |
0.04% |
0.040% |
Sulfur, max |
0.05% |
0.05% |
0.05% |
0.050% |
Copper, min (when specified) |
0.20% |
0.20% |
0.20% |
0.20% |
* Optional with the manufacturer but shall be compatible with weldable steel |
Supplementary Testing
Charpy impact testing can be requested as a supplementary requirement. Supplemental S4 designates impact testing at +40¡ÆF and is applicable to both grades 55 and 105. Supplemental S5 designates impact testing at -20¡ÆF and is applicable only to grade 105. In both cases the minimum v-notch energy requirement is an average of 15ft-lbs for three specimens, with no one specimen falling below 12ft-lbs.
Recommended Nuts and Washers
Grade |
Size inches |
Nuts |
Washer |
Plain |
Galvanized |
36 |
1⁄4 - 11⁄2 |
A563A Hex |
A563A Hex |
F436 |
13⁄4 - 4 |
A563A Heavy Hex |
A563A Heavy Hex |
F436 |
55 |
1⁄4 - 11⁄2 |
A563A Hex |
A563A Heavy Hex |
F436 |
13⁄4 - 4 |
A563A Heavy Hex |
A563A Heavy Hex |
F436 |
105 |
1⁄4 - 11⁄2 |
A563D Heavy Hex©ö |
A563DH Heavy Hex©÷ |
F436 |
13⁄4 - 3 |
A563DH Heavy Hex©÷ |
A563DH Heavy Hex©÷ |
F436 |
- A563-D rarely available, A563DH or A194-2H substituted.
- Per ASTM A563, A194-2H may be substituted for A563-DH.
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