Standard Specification for Rivets, Steel, Structural
Standard Specification for Rivets, Steel, Structural
ABSTRACT This specification covers the chemical composition, mechanical (Brinell hardness), dimensional, and visual inspection requirements, and associated test methods for steel rivets used for structural fabricating purposes. The steel used to make the rivets shall be manufactured by the open-hearth, basic-oxygen, or electric-furnace process, and the corresponding rivets shall be made by the hot or cold heading process and are expected to be hot driven. The rivets are available in the following grades: Grade 1, carbon steel rivets for general purpose use; Grade 2, carbon manganese steel rivets for use with high strength carbon and high strength low alloy structural steels; and Grade 3, weathering steel rivets. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers three grades of steel rivets in diameters from 1/2 to 11/2 in. inclusive, for structural fabricating purposes. The grades are as follows: Grade Description 1 Carbon steel rivets for general purpose use 2 Carbon manganese steel rivets for use with high strength carbon and high strength low alloy structural steels 3 Weathering steel rivets 1.2 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.
ASTM A502-24: Standard Specification for Rivets, Steel, Structural establishes comprehensive requirements for steel rivets utilized in structural fabricating applications. Developed by ASTM International, this specification addresses the chemical composition, mechanical properties (including Brinell hardness), dimensional accuracy, and visual inspection criteria, along with the associated testing methods. The standard covers three distinct grades of rivets produced using open-hearth, basic-oxygen, or electric-furnace steelmaking processes and manufactured by hot or cold heading. These steel structural rivets are typically hot driven and designed for enduring connections in steel structures.
Grades and Applications ASTM A502-24 defines three grades of steel rivets:
Dimensional Ranges
Material and Manufacture
Mechanical and Chemical Requirements
Inspection and Testing
Другие стандарты ASTM
Marking and Packaging
ASTM A502-24 steel structural rivets are essential fasteners in various sectors, including:
The range of rivet grades ensures suitability for both general purpose construction and demanding environments subject to high loads or atmospheric corrosion.
These standards ensure the rivets' mechanical reliability, consistent manufacturing quality, and proper application in structural steel assemblies.
Keywords: ASTM A502, steel structural rivets, carbon steel rivets, weathering steel rivets, rivet mechanical properties, structural fasteners, steel construction, ASTM standards