Sect. J3.

] BOLTS AND THREADED PARTS 105

TABLE J3.3
Nominal Hole Dimensions, in.
Hole Dimensions
Bolt Standard Oversize Short-Slot Long-slot
Diameter (Dia.) (Dia.) (Width × Length) (Width × Length)
1/2 9/16 5/8 9/16 × 11/16 9/16 × 11/4
5/8 11/16 13/16 11/16 × 7/8 11/16 × 19/16
3/4 13/16 15/16 13/16 × 1 13/16 × 17/8
7/8 15/16 11/16 15/16 × 11/8 15/16 × 23/16

1 11/16 11/4 11/16 × 15/16 11/16 × 21/2

≥11/8 d + 1/16 d + 5/16 (d + 1/16 ) × (d + 3/8 ) (d + 1/16 ) × (2.5 × d )

TABLE J3.3M
Nominal Hole Dimensions, mm
Hole Dimensions
Bolt Standard Oversize Short-Slot Long-Slot
Diameter (Dia.) (Dia.) (Width × Length) (Width × Length)
M16 18 20 18 × 22 18 × 40
M20 22 24 22 × 26 22 × 50
M22 24 28 24 × 30 24 × 55
M24 27 [a] 30 27 × 32 27 × 60
M27 30 35 30 × 37 30 × 67
M30 33 38 33 × 40 33 × 75
≥M36 d+3 d+8 (d + 3) × (d + 10) (d + 3) × 2.5d
[a]
Clearance provided allows the use of a 1-in. bolt if desirable.

When ASTM A354 Gr. BC, A354 Gr. BD, or A449 bolts and threaded rods
are used in slip-critical connections, the bolt geometry including the head and
nut(s) shall be equal to or (if larger in diameter) proportional to that provided
by ASTM A325 and A325M, or ASTM A490 and A490M bolts. Installation
shall comply with all applicable requirements of the RCSC Specification with
modifications as required for the increased diameter and/ or length to provide the
design pretension.

2. Size and Use of Holes

The maximum sizes of holes for bolts are given in Table J3.3 or J3.3M, except
that larger holes, required for tolerance on location of anchor rods in concrete
foundations, are permitted in column base details.
Standard holes or short-slotted holes transverse to the direction of the load shall
be provided in accordance with the provisions of this specification, unless over-
sized holes, short-slotted holes parallel to the load or long-slotted holes are ap-
proved by the engineer of record. Finger shims up to 1 / 4 in. (6 mm) are permitted in
slip-critical connections designed on the basis of standard holes without reducing
the nominal shear strength of the fastener to that specified for slotted holes.
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, March 9, 2005
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION, INC.