Abstract

Specifies a test procedure for the determination of torsional strength and the minimum breaking torques of bolts and screws with nominal diameters 1 mm to 10 mm and with property classes 8.8 to 12.9. The test applies to bolts and screws with thread less than M3 for which no breaking and proof loads are indicated in AS/NZS 4291.1, as well as to short bolts and screws tensile test. This Standard is identical with and reproduced from ISO 898-7:1992.

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The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-029:
Association of Accredited Certification Bodies
Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries of Australia & NZ
Australasian Corrosion Association
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council
Australian Industry Group
Australian Steel Institute
AUSTROADS
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
CSIRO
Galvanizers Association of Australia
Materials Australia
National Association of Steel-Framed Housing
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
New Zealand Heavy Engineering Research Association
Society of Automotive Engineers - Australasia
Steel Construction New Zealand
Swinburne University of Technology

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 28/08/2015. Reconfirmation Notice 28/08/2015
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-029
Supersedes	DR 97083 DR 97081