DEUTSCHE NORM June 2006

DIN EN 14399-3 {
ICS 21.060.10; 21.060.20
Supersedes
DIN EN 14399-3:2005-06

High-strength structural bolting assemblies for preloading –

Part 3: System HR –
Hexagon bolt and nut assemblies
English version of DIN EN 14399-3:2006-06

Hochfeste planmäßig vorspannbare Schraubenverbindungen für den Metallbau –

Teil 3: System HR –
Garnituren aus Sechskantschrauben und -muttern
Englische Fassung DIN EN 14399-3:2006-06
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National foreword
This standard has been prepared by CEN/TC 185 ‘Threaded and non-threaded mechanical fasteners and
accessories’ (Secretariat: Germany).

The responsible German body involved in its preparation was the Normenausschuss Mechanische Verbin-
dungselemente (Fasteners Standards Committee), Technical Committee NA 067-03-04 AA Stahlbauver-
schraubungen.

The new edition of this standard has been published to implement CMC Resolution 4 of 2005-08-05 and in
response to the new date by which all conflicting national standards are to be withdrawn (DOW) published in
the Official Journal of the European Union. This new date, September 2007, is cited in the Foreword and is
indicated by a line in the margin.

The European Standards referred to in this standard have been published as the corresponding DIN EN or
DIN EN ISO Standards with the same number. The DIN Standards corresponding to the International
Standards referred to in this document are as follows:
ISO 261 DIN ISO 261
ISO 965-2 DIN ISO 965-2
ISO 965-5 DIN ISO 965-5

Amendments

This standard differs from DIN EN 14399-3:2005-06 as follows:

a) The date of withdrawal (DOW) of conflicting national standards has been changed from September 2005
to September 2007.
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Previous editions

DIN EN 14399-3: 2005-06

National Annex NA
(informative)

Bibliography

DIN ISO 261, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — General plan

DIN ISO 965-2, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Tolerances — Part 2: Limits of sizes for general
purpose external and internal screw threads — Medium quality

DIN ISO 965-5, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Tolerances — Part 5: Limits of sizes for internal
screw threads to mate with hot-dip galvanized external screw threads with maximum size of tolerance
position h before galvanizing

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NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2005

ICS 21.060.10; 21.060.20

English version

High-strength structural bolting assemblies for preloading - Part 3:

System HR - Hexagon bolt and nut assemblies

Boulonnerie de construction métallique à haute résistance Hochfeste planmäßig vorspannbare

apte à la précontrainte - Partie 3 : Système HR - Boulons à Schraubenverbindungen für den Metallbau - Teil 3: System
tête hexagonale (vis + écrou) HR - Garnituren aus Sechskantschrauben und -muttern

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 April 2004.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Contents Page

Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................5
3 Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................6
4 Nuts ...............................................................................................................................................................12
5 Designation of the bolt/nut assembly........................................................................................................16
6 Associated washers ....................................................................................................................................16
7 Functional characteristics of the bolt/nut/washer assembly ..................................................................17
Bibliography ..............................................................................................................................................................19
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Foreword
This document (EN 14399-3:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 185 “Threaded and non-
threaded mechanical fasteners and accessories”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by September 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by September 2007.

This document includes a Bibliography.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following coun-
tries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Esto-
nia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This document on structural bolting reflects the situation in Europe where two technical solutions exist to achieve the
necessary ductility of bolt/nut/washer assemblies. These solutions utilize different systems (HR and HV) of
bolt/nut/washer assemblies, see Table 1. Both systems are well proved and it is up to the experts responsible for
structural bolting whether they use the one or the other system.

It is, however, important for the performance of the assembly to avoid mixing up the components of both systems.
Therefore, bolts and nuts for both systems are standardized in one single part of this European Standard each and
the marking of the components of the same system is uniform.

Table 1 — Systems of bolt/nut/washer assemblies

Bolt/nut/washer Bolt/nut/washer
assembly assembly
System HR System HV
General
EN 14399-1
requirements
Bolt/nut assembly EN 14399-3 EN 14399-4
Marking HR HV
Property classes 8.8/8 10.9/10 10.9/10
Washer(s) EN 14399-5 or EN 14399-6 EN 14399-5 or EN 14399-6
Marking H H
Suitability test for
EN 14399-2 EN 14399-2
preloading

Preloaded bolted assemblies are very sensitive to differences in manufacture and lubrication. Therefore it is important
that the assembly is supplied by one manufacturer who is always responsible for the function of the assembly.

For the same reason it is important that coating of the assembly is under the control of one manufacturer.

Beside the mechanical properties of the components, the functionality of the assembly requires that the specified pre-
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load can be achieved if the assembly is tightened with a suitable procedure. For this purpose a test method for the
suitability of the components for preloading was created, which will demonstrate whether the function of the assembly
is fulfilled.

It should be pointed out that compared to ISO 272 the widths across flats (large series) for M12 and M20 have been
changed to 22 mm and 32 mm respectively. These changes are justified by the following reasons.

Under the specific conditions of structural bolting, the compressive stresses under the bolt head or nut for the sizes
M12 may become too large with the width across flats of 21 mm, especially if the washer is fitted excentrically to the
bolt axis.

For the size M20, the width across flats of 34 mm is very difficult to be produced. The change to 32 mm is primarily
motivated by economics but it should also be pointed out that the width across flats of 32 mm is already common
practice in Europe.

For the time being, the product standards EN 14399-3 to EN 14399-6 are the only European Standards which have
regard to the general requirements of EN 14399-1. However, further product standards on

 fit bolts,
 countersunk head bolts, and
 load indicating washers

for the use in high strength structural bolting for preloading are under preparation.

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1 Scope
This document specifies, together with EN 14399-1, the requirements for assemblies of high-strength structural bolts
and nuts of system HR suitable for preloaded joints with large widths across flats, thread sizes M12 to M36 and prop-
erty classes 8.8/8 and 10.9/10.
)
Bolt and nut assemblies to this document have been designed to allow preloading of at least 0,7 fub×As 1 according
to ENV 1993-1-1 (Eurocode 3) and to obtain ductility predominantly by plastic elongation of the bolt. For this pur-
pose the components have the following characteristics:

 nut height according to style 1 (see EN ISO 4032)

 thread length of the bolt according to ISO 888

Bolt and nut assemblies to this document include washers according to EN 14399-6 or to EN 14399-5 (under the nut
only).

NOTE Attention is drawn to the importance of ensuring that the bolts are correctly used if satisfactory result are to be ob-
tained. For recommendations concerning proper application, reference to ENV 1090-1 is made.

The test method for suitability for preloading is specified in EN 14399-2.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references,
only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.

EN 493, Fasteners — Surface discontinuities — Nuts.

EN 10045-1, Metallic materials — Charpy impact test — Part 1: Test method.

EN 14399-1, High-strength structural bolting assemblies for preloading — Part 1: General requirements.
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EN 14399-2, High-strength structural bolting assemblies for preloading — Part 2: Suitability test for preloading.

EN 14399-5, High-strength structural bolting assemblies for preloading — Part 5: Plain washers.

EN 14399-6, High-strength structural bolting assemblies for preloading — Part 6: Plain chamfered washers.

EN 20898-2, Mechanical properties of fasteners — Part 2: Nuts with specified proof load values — Coarse thread
(ISO 898-2:1992).

EN 26157-1, Fasteners —Surface discontinuities — Part 1: Bolts, screws and studs for general requirements
(ISO 6157-1:1988).

EN ISO 898-1, Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel — Part 1: Bolts, screws and
studs (ISO 898-1:1999).

EN ISO 3269, Fasteners — Acceptance inspection (ISO 3269:2000).

EN ISO 4759-1, Tolerances for fasteners - Part 1: Bolts, screws, studs and nuts - Product grades A, B and C (ISO
4759-1:2000).

EN ISO 10684, Fasteners - Hot dip galvanized coatings (ISO 10684:2004).

1 f is the nominal tensile strength (R ) and A the stress area of the bolt.
ub m s

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ISO 148, Steel — Charpy impact test (V-notch).

ISO 261, ISO general-purpose metric screw threads — General plan.

ISO 965-2, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Tolerances — Part 2: Limits of sizes for general
purpose external and internal screw threads — Medium quality.

ISO 965-5, ISO general purpose metric screw threads — Tolerances — Part 5: Limits of sizes for internal screw
threads to mate with hot-dip galvanized external screw threads with maximum size of tolerance position h before
galvanizing.

3 Bolts

3.1 Dimensions of bolts

See Figure 1 and Table 2

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NOTE The difference between lg and ls should not be less than 1,5 P.

Key

a Incomplete thread u ≤ 2P
b 15° to 30°

Figure 1 — Dimensions of bolts

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Table 2 — Dimensions of bolts a

Dimensions in millimetres

Thread d M12 (M14)b M16 (M18)b M20

Pc 1,75 2 2 2,5 2,5

b (ref.) d 30 34 38 42 46
e — 40 44 48 52
f — — — — 65
c max. 0,8 0,8 0,8 0,8 0,8
min. 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4
da max. 15,2 17,2 19,2 21,7 24,4
ds max. 12,70 14,70 16,70 18,70 20,84
min. 11,30 13,3 15,30 17,3 19,16
dw max. g g g g g

min. 20,1 22 24,9 27,7 29,5

e min. 23,91 26,17 29,56 32,95 35,03
k nom. 7,5 8,8 10 11,5 12,5
max. 7,95 9,25 10,75 12,4 13,40
min. 7,05 8,35 9,25 10,6 11,60
kw min. 4,9 5,85 6,5 7,42 8,1
r min. 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,5 1,5
s max. 22 24 27 30 32
min. 21,16 23,16 26,16 29,16 31
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Table 2 (continued)
Dimensions in millimetres

Thread d M12 (M14)b M16 (M18)b M20

l ls and lg h, j

ls lg ls lg ls lg ls lg ls lg

nom. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max.

35 33,75 36,25 6 11,25

40 38,75 41,25 6 11,25 8 14
45 43,75 46,25 6,25 15 8 14 10 17,5
50 48,75 51,25 11,25 20 7 13 8 14 10 17,5
55 53,5 56,5 16,25 25 11 21 8 14 10 17,5

60 58,5 61,5 21,25 30 16 26 12 22 9 16,5 10 17,5

65 63,5 66,5 26,25 35 21 31 17 27 10,5 23 10 17,5

70 68,5 71,5 31,25 40 26 36 22 32 15,5 28 11,5 24
75 73,5 76,5 36,25 45 31 41 27 37 20,5 33 16,5 29
80 78,5 81,5 41,25 50 36 46 32 42 25,5 38 21,5 34
85 83,25 86,75 46,25 55 41 51 37 47 30,5 43 26,5 39
90 88,25 91,75 51,25 60 46 56 42 52 35,5 48 31,5 44
95 93,25 96,75 56,25 65 51 61 47 57 40,5 53 36,5 49
100 98,25 101,75 61,25 70 56 66 52 62 45,5 58 41,5 54
110 108,25 111,75 66 76 62 72 55,5 68 51,5 64
120 118,25 121,75 76 86 72 82 65,5 78 61,5 74
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130 128 132 80 90 76 86 69,5 82 65,5 78

140 138 142 90 100 86 96 79,5 92 75,5 88
150 148 152 100 110 96 106 89,5 102 85,5 98
160 156 164 110 120 99,5 112
170 166 174
180 176 184
190 186 194
200 196 204

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Table 2 (continued)
Dimensions in millimetres

Thread d M22 M24 M27 M30 M36

Pc 2,5 3 3 3,5 4
b (ref.) d 50 54 60 66 78
e 56 60 66 72 84
f 69 73 79 85 97
c max. 0,8 0,8 0,8 0,8 0,8
min. 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4
da max. 26,4 28,4 32,4 35,4 42,4
ds max. 22,84 24,84 27,84 30,84 37,00
min. 21,16 23,16 26,16 29,16 35,00
dw max. g g g g g

min. 33,3 38,0 42,8 46,6 55,9

e min. 39,55 45,20 50,85 55,37 66,44
k nom. 14 15 17 18,7 22,5
max. 14,90 15,90 17,90 19,75 23,55
min. 13,10 14,10 16,10 17,65 21,45
kw min. 9,2 9,9 11,3 12,4 15,0
r min. 1,5 1,5 2,0 2,0 2,0
s max. 36 41 46 50 60
min. 35 40 45 49 58,8
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Table 2 (concluded)
Dimensions in millimetres

Thread d M22 M24 M27 M30 M36

l ls and lg h, j
ls lg ls lg ls lg ls lg ls lg

nom. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max.

30 28,95 31,05
35 33,75 36,25
40 38,75 41,25
45 43,75 46,25
50 48,75 51,25 11 18,5
55 53,5 56,5 11 18,5 12 21
60 58,5 61,5 11 18,5 12 21 13,5 22,5
65 63,5 66,5 11 18,5 12 21 13,5 22,5
70 68,5 71,5 11 18,5 12 21 13,5 22,5 15 25,5
75 73,5 76,5 12,5 25 12 21 13,5 22,5 15 25,5
80 78,5 81,5 17,5 30 12 21 13,5 22,5 15 25,5
85 83,25 86,75 22,5 35 16 31 13,5 22,5 15 25,5 18 30
90 88,25 91,75 27,5 40 21 36 15 30 15 25,5 18 30
95 93,25 96,75 32,5 45 26 41 20 35 15 25,5 18 30
100 98,25 101,75 37,5 50 31 46 25 40 16,5 34 18 30
110 108,25 111,75 47,5 60 41 56 35 50 26,5 44 18 30
120 118,25 121,75 57,5 70 51 66 45 60 36,5 54 22 42
130 128 132 61,5 74 55 70 49 64 40,5 58 26 46
140 138 142 71,5 84 65 80 59 74 50,5 68 36 56
150 148 152 81,5 94 75 90 69 84 60,5 78 46 66
160 156 164 85 100 79 94 70,5 88 56 76
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170 166 174 95 110 89 104 80,5 98 66 86

180 176 184 105 120 99 114 90,5 108 76 96
190 186 194 115 130 109 124 100,5 118 86 106
200 196 204 125 140 119 134 110,5 128 96 116
NOTE The popular lengths are defined of lengths ls, min and lg, max.
a For hot-dip galvanized bolts, the dimensions apply before galvanizing.

b Non-preferred sizes

c P is the pitch of thread

d For lengths lnom ≤ 125 mm.

.

e For lengths 125 mm < lnom ≤ 200 mm.

.

f For lengths lnom. > 200 mm.

g dw , max. = sactual
.

h lg , max. = lnom – b
.

ls , min. = lg, max. – 5P

j When ls, min. as calculated by the formula in h is less than 0,5d then its value shall be 0,5d and lg, max = ls, min + 3P.
Bolts with shortened thread length are shown above the stepped line.

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3.2 Specification for bolts and reference standard

Table 3 — Specifications for bolts and reference standards

Material Steel
General requirements EN 14399-1
Tolerance 6ga
Thread
International Standards ISO 261, ISO 965-2
Property class 8.8 or 10.9
Mechanical properties
European Standard EN ISO 898-1
Value KV, min = 27 J at – 20 °C
Impact strength Test pieceb ISO 148
Test EN 10045-1
Product grade C except:
dimensions c and r.
Tolerances Tolerance for lengths ≥ 160 mm: ± 4,0 mm
International Standard EN ISO 4759-1
normal as processedd
Surface finishc hot dip galvanized EN ISO 10684
others to be agreede
Limits for surface discontinuities as specified in
Surface discontinuities
EN 26157-1.
Acceptability For acceptance procedure, see EN ISO 3269.
a The tolerance class specified applies before hot-dip galvanizing. Hot-dip galvanized bolts are intended for assembly with
oversize tapped nuts.
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b The location of charpy V-notch test pieces in the bolt shall be as specified in EN ISO 898-1.
c Attention is drawn to the need to consider the risk of hydrogen embrittlement in the case of bolts of property class 10.9,
when selecting an appropriate surface treatment process (e.g. cleaning and coating), see the relevant coating
standards.
d "As processed" means the normal finish resulting from manufacture with a light coating of oil.
e Other coatings may be negotiated between the purchaser and the manufacturer provided they do not impair the
mechanical properties or the functional characteristics. Coatings of cadmium or cadmium alloy are not permitted.

3.3 Marking of bolts

High-strength structural bolts according to this part of this document shall be marked with:

a) property class marking in accordance with EN ISO 898-1 and the letters HR.

EXAMPLE 1 10.9 HR

b) the identification mark of the manufacturer of the assembly.

It is permissible for the marking to be either embossed or indented on the top surface of the head.

EXAMPLE 2 bolt marking:

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Key
1 Identification mark of the manufacturer of the assembly

4 Nuts

4.1 Dimensions of nuts

See Figure 2 and Table 4

Alternative form
permissible
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Key

a 15° to 30°
b 110° to 130°

Figure 2 — Dimensions of nuts

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Table 4 — Dimensions of nuts a

Dimensions in millimetres

Thread d M12 (M14)b M16 (M18)b M20 M22 M24 M27 M30 M36

Pc 1,75 2 2 2,5 2,5 2,5 3 3 3,5 4

da max. 13 15,1 17,3 19,5 21,6 23,7 25,9 29,1 32,4 38,9
min. 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 27 30 36
max. d d d d d d d d d d
dw
min. 20,1 21,86 24,9 27,70 29,5 33,3 38,0 42,8 46,6 55,9
e min. 23,91 27,12 29,56 32,95 35,03 39,55 45,20 50,85 55,37 66,44
max. 10,8 12,8 14,8 15,8 18 19,4 21,5 23,8 25,6 31
m
min. 10,37 12,1 14,1 15,1 16,9 18,1 20,2 22,5 24,3 29,4
mw min. 8,3 9,7 11,3 12,1 13,5 14,5 16,2 18,1 19,5 22,4
max. 0,8 0,8 0,8 0,8 0,8 0,8 0,8 0,8 0,8 0,8
c
min. 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4 0,4
max. 22 24 27 30 32 36 41 46 50 60
s
min. 21,16 23,16 26,16 29,16 31 35 40 45 49 58,8
t 0,38 0,42 0,47 0,52 0,58 0,63 0,72 0,80 0,87 1,05
a For hot dip galvanized nuts the above dimensions apply before galvanizing.

b Non-preferred sizes.

c P is the pitch of thread.

d d
w, max. = sactual.
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4.2 Specification for nuts and reference standards

Table 5 — Specifications for nuts and reference standards

Material Steel
General requirements EN 14399-1
Tolerance 6H or 6AZ
Thread
International Standards ISO 261, ISO 965-2, ISO 965-5
Property class 8a or 10a
Mechanical properties
European Standard EN 20898-2
Product grade B except dimensions m and c
Tolerances
International Standard EN ISO 4759-1b
normal as processedc
Surface finish hot dip galvanized EN ISO 10684
others to be agreedd
Limits for surface discontinuities as specified in
Surface discontinuities
EN 493.
Acceptability For acceptance procedure, see EN ISO 3269.
a For proof load values, see 4.3. All other mechanical properties as specified in EN 20898-2.

b Except tolerance on perpendicularity of bearing face, see tolerance t in Table 4.

c "As processed" means the normal finish resulting from manufacture with a light coating of oil.

d Other coatings may be negotiated between the purchaser and the manufacturer provided they do not impair the
mechanical properties or the functional characteristics. Coatings of cadmium or cadmium alloys are not permitted.
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4.3 Proof load values of nuts

Table 6 — Proof load values of nuts

Property class
Nominal stress
area of standard 8 10
Thread test mandrel
d As Tolerance class Tolerance class
6H or 6AZ 6H or 6AZ

mm
2
Proof load (As × Sp) , N

M12 84,3 84 300 97 800

(M14) 115 115 000 133 400
M16 157 157 000 182 100
(M18) 192 192 000 222 700
M20 245 245 000 284 200
M22 303 303 000 351 200
M24 353 353 000 409 500
M27 459 459 000 532 400
M30 561 561 000 650 800
M36 817 817 000 947 700

NOTE The proof load values are based on the following stresses under proof load:

— for nuts of property class 8: 1 000 N/mm2

— for nuts of property class 10: 1 160 N/mm2
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Where nuts are to be accepted on the basis of hardness values, the appropriate limits are those given in Table 7.

Table 7 — Hardness values of nuts, if specified

Nut Hardness limits

property class 8, tolerance class 6H as specified in EN 20898-2 for property class 8

property class 10, tolerance class 6H or 6AZ as specified in EN 20898-2 for property class 10

property class 8, tolerance class 6AZ, hot dip 260 HV to 353 HV (24 HRC to 36 HRC)
galvanized

4.4 Decarburization of the nut thread

The decarburization of the nut thread, when measured in analogy to external threads as given in EN ISO 898-1, shall
not exceed G = 0,015 mm.

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4.5 Marking of nuts

High-strength structural nuts according to this document shall be marked with:

a) property class marking in accordance with EN 20898-2 and the letters HR.

EXAMPLE 1 10 HR

b) the identification mark of the manufacturer of the assembly.

The marking shall be indented on either bearing face of chamfered nuts and shall be either indented or
embossed on the non-bearing face of washer faced nuts.

EXAMPLE 2 nut marking:

Key
1 Identification mark of the manufacturer of the assembly

5 Designation of the bolt/nut assembly

EXAMPLE 1 Designation of a bolt/nut assembly for high strength structural bolting for preloading, system HR, consisting of
a hexagon head bolt with large width across flats, with thread M16, nominal length l = 80 mm and property class 10.9 and a
hexagon nut with large width across flats, with thread M16 and property class 10:

Bolt/nut assembly EN 14399-3 — M16 x 80 — 10.9/10 — HR

If surface finishes other than "as processed" are required, the specified surface finish shall be added to the desig-
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nation, e.g. for hot dip galvanizing (tZn):

Bolt/nut assembly EN 14399-3 — M16 x 80 — 10.9/10 — HR — tZn

If hexagon head bolts according to this document are required for other purposes, for example for the use in
threaded blind holes, they may be ordered separately and shall then be designated as follows:

EXAMPLE 2 Designation of a hexagon head bolt with large width across flats for high strength structural bolting for preload-
ing, system HR, with thread M16, nominal length l = 80 mm and property class 10.9:

Hexagon head bolt EN 14399 -3 — M16 × 80 — 10.9 — HR

If hexagon nuts according to this document are required for other purposes, for example for the use with studs,
they may be ordered separately and shall then be designated as follows:

EXAMPLE 3 Designation of a hexagon nut with large width across flats for high strength structural bolting for preloading,
system HR, with thread M16 and property class 10:

Hexagon nut EN 14399-3 — M16 — 10 — HR

6 Associated washers
Bolt/nut assemblies according to this document shall be assembled with washers in accordance with EN 14399-6 or
in accordance with EN 14399-5 (under the nut only).

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7 Functional characteristics of the bolt/nut/washer(s) assembly

7.1 General

The functional characteristics of the bolt/nut/washer(s) assembly according to 7.2 to 7.5 shall be achieved when
tested in accordance with EN 14399-2.

Four full threads (in addition to the thread run out) shall remain clear between the bearing surface of the nut and
the unthreaded part of the shank.

NOTE For further background information as to these functional characteristics see EN 14399-2.

There shall be sufficient suitable lubricant on the nuts or on the bolts and washers in the as delivered condition, to en-
sure that seizure will not take place on tightening the assembly and that the required preload is obtained.

7.2 Maximum individual value of the bolt force during tightening test (Fbi max)

The following applies:

Fbi max ≥ 0,9 f ub × As

where

fub is the nominal tensile strength (Rm)

As is the nominal stress area of the bolt.

7.3 Angle by which the nut (or bolt) has to be turned starting from a preload of 0,7 fub × As until
Fbi max is reached (∆Θ1)

The values indicated in Table 8 are for information only.

Table 8 — Values for ∆Θ1

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Clamp length ∆Θ1

a
Σt min.

Σt<2d 90°
2d≤Σt<6d 120°
6 d ≤ Σ t ≤ 10 d 150°
a
Σ t is the total thickness of the clamped parts including washer(s).

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7.4 Angle by which the nut (or bolt) has to be turned starting from a preload of 0,7 fub × As until
Fbi has dropped again to 0,7 fub × As (∆Θ2)

The values for ∆Θ2 specified in Table 9 apply.

Table 9 — Values for ∆Θ2

Grip length ∆Θ2

Σ ta min.

Σt<2d 210°
2d≤Σt<6d 240°
6 d ≤ Σ t ≤ 10 d 270°
a
Σ t is the total thickness of the clamped parts including washer(s).

7.5 Individual values of the k-factor (ki), mean value of the k-factor (km) and coefficient of
variation of the k-factor (VK)

7.5.1 Individual values of the k-factor (ki) for k -class K1

When ki-values are required, they shall be in the range of 0,10 ≤ ki ≤ 0,16.

7.5.2 Mean value of the k-factor (km) and coefficient of variation of the k-factor (Vk) for k -class K2

Mean value of the k-factor is given by

∑ ki
i =1
km =
n

with
Mi
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ki =
Fp × d

where
Mi is the individual value of the applied torque

Fp is the specified preload

d is the nominal bolt diameter

For the coefficient of variation of the k-factor (Vk) the following applies:

s
Vk = k
km

where
 ∑ (k i − k m ) 2 
 
sk is the standard deviation  sk = 
 n −1
 

When km and Vk are required, the following values apply:

0,10 ≤ km ≤ 0,23

Vk ≤ 0,10
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Bibliography

[1] ENV 1090-1, Execution of steel structures — Part 1: General rules and rules for buildings.

[2] ENV 1993-1-1, Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures — Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings.

[3] EN ISO 4032, Hexagon nuts, style 1 - Product grades A and B (ISO 4032:1999).

[4] EN ISO 4753, Fasteners - Ends of parts with external ISO metric screw thread (ISO 4753:1999).

[5] ISO 272, Fasteners - Hexagon products - Widths across flats.

[6] ISO 888, Bolts, screws and studs — Nominal lengths, and thread lengths for general purpose bolts.
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