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F1554 Grade 55
Overview
ASTM F1554 grade 55 anchor bolts are manufactured from a modified mild steel that has a higher minimum yield strength (55 ksi) than traditional A36 mild steel (36 ksi). This specification was widely used in the light pole and traffic signal industry long before the ASTM F1554 specification was introduced in 1994 and was commonly referred to as A36M55. Just as with grade 36, grade 55 covers anchor bolts in diameters ranging from 1/4" through 4".

Galvanizing
F1554 grade 55 anchor bolts can be provided in either a black or galvanized condition.

Welding
Contrary to popular belief, not all grade 55 material is weldable. If weldability is required, supplementary requirement S1 must be specified. A weldable grade 55 may be substituted at the supplier's option when grade 36 is specified. All of the grade 55 round bar that Portland Bolt stocks will meet the S1 weldability requirements.

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Supplementary Testing
A supplementary requirement S4 also exists which designates Charpy Impact testing requirements.

Material Substitution
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Be skeptical of fastener distributors and manufacturers with limited manufacturing capabilities who attempt to substitute 1045 round bar or even A193 grade B7 material for F1554 grade 55. These materials and other grades of steel may exceed the tensile and yield requirements of the F1554 grade 55 specification, but will usually not meet the elongation and reduction of area requirements. Grade 55 round bar is not commonly available through local warehouses. Portland Bolt buys mill runs of round bar and stocks this material for immediate processing.

Mechanical Requirements
Grade Identification1 Size, Inches 1/4 - 2 2-1/4 - 2-1/2 55 2-3/4 - 3 3-1/4 - 4
1

Tensile, ksi 75 - 95 75 - 95 75 - 95 75 - 95

Yield, ksi min 55 55 55 55

Yield, MPa min 380 380 380 380

Elong. % min 21 21 21 21

Reduction of Area %, min 30 22 20 18

Color coding (yellow) is required while permanent stamping with manufacturer's identification and grade designation are

supplementary requirements.

Nuts and Washers

Recommended A563 Nut Grade Identification Size, Inches Plain Finish Grade Style Hot-Dip or Washer Mechanical Zinc Coated Grade Style

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Recommended A563 Nut Grade Identification Size, Inches Plain Finish Grade 1/4 - 1-1/2 55 1-5/8 - 4 A Heavy Hex A Heavy Hex A Style Hex Hot-Dip or Mechanical Zinc Coated Grade A Style Heavy Hex F436 Washer

For additional compatible nuts see the Nut Compatibility Chart.

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Configuration
ASTM F1554 anchor bolts can be straight rods (either fully threaded or threaded on each end), bent anchor bolts, or headed bolts.

Anchor Rods

Bent Anchor Bolts

Headed Anchor Bolts

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Typically have a nut and/or anchor plate embedded in the concrete foundation to provide pull-out resistance. The nut and/or plate are often welded to the bottom of the anchor rod. Fully threaded rods can be used with epoxy in preexisting concrete slabs.

These anchor bolts have a 90 bend (right angle bend) that provides pull-out resistance. The smooth rod is bent to form an "L" shaped hook and is embedded in the concrete. This design provides the anchorage. Headed bolts are turned upside down and poured into a concrete foundation with the threads projecting from the concrete and the head providing pull-out resistance. A square or round plate is often welded to the head of the bolt (for grades 36 and 55) to provide additional strength.

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GRADES F1554 Grade 36 F1554 Grade 55 F1554 Grade 105 TECHNICAL INFO Configuration Nut / Washer Compatibility

Recommended Nuts and Washers

Recommended A563 Nut Grade Identification Size Inches Plain Finish Grade 1/4 - 1-1/2 36 A Style Hex Heavy Hex Hex Heavy Hex Heavy Hex Heavy Hex Hot-Dip or Mechanical Zinc Coated Grade A Style Hex F436 A Heavy Hex Washer

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1-5/8 - 4

1/4 - 1-1/2

Heavy Hex F436

1-5/8 - 4

Heavy Hex

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1/4 - 1-1/2

D1
2

DH2
2

Heavy Hex F436

1-5/8 - 3
1 2

DH

DH

Heavy Hex

A563 grade D nuts are rarely available. A563 grade DH or A194 grade 2H should be substituted. The availability of A563 grade DH nuts in nominal sizes 1" and larger is very limited and generally available only on special

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orders of 50,000 or more. For smaller quantities, ASTM A194 grade 2H should be considered.

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