1.1 This specification covers carbon steel track bolts and carbon steel nuts for use in conjunction with joint bars to connect rails in railroad track.
1.2 Heat-treated bolts for general track use.
1.3 Medium carbon nuts for general application on track bolts.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM A183-14(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM A700 Standard Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment
ASTM F606/F606M Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets*, 2021-06-01 Update
ASTM A183-14(2020) history
2020ASTM A183-14(2020) Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Track Bolts and Nuts
2014ASTM A183-14 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Track Bolts and Nuts
2003ASTM A183-03(2009) Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Track Bolts and Nuts
2003ASTM A183-03 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Track Bolts and Nuts
1998ASTM A183-98 Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Track Bolts and Nuts