BAS prEN 14399-4:2004

This document specifies together with EN 14399-1 the requirements for assemblies of high-strength structural bolts and nuts of system HV suitable for preloaded joints with large widths across flats, thread sizes M12 to M36 and property classes 10.9/10. Bolt and nut assemblies to this document have been designed to allow preloading of at least 0,7 fub x As 1) according to EN 1993-1-1 (Eurocode 3) and to obtain ductility predominantly by plastic deformation of the engaged threads. For this purpose the components have the following characteristics: - nut height approximately 0,8 d - bolt with short thread length Bolt and nut assemblies according to this document include washers according to EN 14399-6. NOTE Attention is drawn to the importance of ensuring that the bolts are correctly used if satisfactory result are to be obtained. For recommendations concerning proper application, reference to EN 1090-2 is made. The requirements for suitability for preloading are specified in EN 14399-2. Clamp lengths and grip lengths for the bolt/nut/washer assemblies are given in the normative Annex A. ---------------------------- 1) fub is the nominal tensile strength (Rm) and As the stress area of the bolt.