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ASTM A31 - 04e1


ASTM A31 - 04e1 Standard Specification for Steel Rivets and Bars for Rivets, Pressure Vessels


Active Standard ASTM A31 Developed by Subcommittee: F16.02 |Book of Standards Volume: 01.08

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ASTM A31

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers steel rivets for use in boilers and pressure vessels and steel bars for use in the manufacture of rivets.

1.2 Two grades are covered:

1.2.1 Grade A—Bars having a yield point of 23000 psi (160 MPa) minimum with no controls on carbon content.

1.2.2 Grade B—Bars having a yield point of 29000 psi (200 MPa) minimum with carbon 0.28 % maximum.

1.2.3 Rivets are manufactured from the applicable bar grade.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.


2. Referenced Documents

A29/A29M Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought, General Requirements for
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
F1470 Guide for Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection
B18.1.1 Small Solid Rivets Inch Nominal Diameter and Smaller
B18.1.2 Large Rivets Inch Nominal Diameter and Larger
B18.24 Part Identifying Number (PIN) Code System Standard for B18 Fastener Products

Index Terms

bars; carbon steel; pressure vessel rivets; rivets; steel; ICS Number Code 21.060.40

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