2025 RCSC Specification

Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts
June 5, 2025

Older RCSC Specifications

Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts
June 11, 2020

Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts,
August 1, 2014 (includes April 2015 Errata)

Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts,
December 31, 2009 Version

Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2004 Version

Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, 2000 Version

Other Documents

References Associated with Qualification of Coatings on A490 Bolts

Qualification of Dacromet for use with ASTM A490 High-Strength Structural Bolts

Qualification of ASTM F2833 Coatings for use on ASTM A490 High Strength Structural Bolts

Qualification of ASTM F1136 Non-chrome GEOMET 321 for use with ASTM A490 High-Strength Structural Bolts

Qualification of F3019/F3019M Coatings DELTA PROTEKT KL 105 for use on ASTM A490 High Strength Structural Bolts

RCSC Alternative Designs Provision - Fasteners and Finishes,
January 1, 2025

RCSC Specification Change Procedure and Form

Guide to Design Criteria for Bolted and Riveted Joints - 2nd Edition 1987

Guide to Design Criteria for Bolted and Riveted Joints - 1st Edition 1974

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