4. Mechanical fasteners and their application

In this section, we focus exclusively on bolts, whether ordinary bolts (SB – structural bolt) or bolts suitable for prestressing (HR, HV, HRC systems). For further information, see [C 2 521] .

For the record, a bolt consists of a screw, a nut and, for bolts suitable for prestressing, 2 washers.

4.1 Sourcing

Like any other steel construction product, bolts are subject to an inspection document. In addition, as they are covered by harmonized standards (NF...

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Fascicule 66: Exécution des ouvrages de Génie civil à fssature en acier, annexé à l'Arrêté du 30 mai 2012 relatif à la composition du cahier des clauses techniques générales applicables aux marchés publics de travaux de génie civil JORF n° 0132 du 8 juin 2012.