A354 Grades
| BD | Grade BD bolts are higher in strength than grade BC, and equal in strength to ASTM F3125 grade A490 bolts. Unlike A490 however, the A354 standard is unrestricted in its configuration. Also, since A490 bolts are for structural use and do not exceed 1-1/2” in diameter, A354 grade BD should be considered for anchor bolts, threaded rods, other styles of headed bolts, and bolts larger than 1-1/2” diameter where similar mechanical properties are desired. A354 grade BD does not require a magnetic particle test like A490, except when called out as a supplemental requirement. |
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| BC | Lower in strength than BD. Should be considered in lieu of F3125 grade A325 bolts when configuration and size conflicts occur with A325 as described above for grade BD and A490 bolts./td> |