IS 4000 : 1992 Code of practice for high strength bolts in steel structures

1 Scope

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

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

1.3 This standard is complementary to IS 800 : 1984 `Code ofpractice for general construction on steel. Provisions not coveredin 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 threadedsteelfasteners:Part 3 Mechanical properties and test methodsfor bolts, screws and studs with fullloadability

IS 3757 :1985Specification for length strength structuralbolts

IS 6623 :1985Specification for high strength structural nuts

IS 6649 :1985Specification for hardening and temperingwashers for high strength structural bolts andnuts

IS 8537 :1977Nomenclature and terminology of fasteners