1.1 This specification covers aluminum structural bolts and nuts for use in the construction of aluminum transmission towers, substations, and similar aluminum structures.
1.2 Diameters of bolts and nuts furnished to this specification are 5⁄8, 3⁄4, and 7⁄8 in.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 F901-20 Referenced Document
ASTM B565 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Rivets and Cold-Heading Wire and Rods
ASTM D3951 Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging
ASTM E227 Standard Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the Point-to-Plane Technique (Withdrawn 2002)*, 2021-02-18 Update
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E34 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum-Base Alloys
ASTM E55 Standard Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition
ASTM F1470 Standard Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection*, 2024-01-26 Update
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 F901-20 history
2020ASTM F901-20 Standard Specification for Aluminum Transmission Tower Bolts and Nuts
2017ASTM F901-01(2017) Standard Specification for Aluminum Transmission Tower Bolts and Nuts
2001ASTM F901-01(2012) Standard Specification for Aluminum Transmission Tower Bolts and Nuts
2001ASTM F901-01(2007) Standard Specification for Aluminum Transmission Tower Bolts and Nuts
2001ASTM F901-01 Standard Specification for Aluminum Transmission Tower Bolts and Nuts
1997ASTM F901-97 Standard Specification for Aluminum Transmission Tower Bolts and Nuts