6-386 Rese ;PECIFICATION FOR STRUCTURAL JOINTS (6/8/88) tensioning of the bolts may require more than a single cycle of sys- tematic partial tightening. After all plies of the joint are in firm contact, all fasteners shall be further tightened, progressing syste- ‘matically from the most rigid part of the connection tothe free edges in a manner that will minimize relaxation of previously tightened fasteners. In some cases, proper tensioning of the bolts may require more than a single cycle of systematic partial tightening prior to final yielding or fracture of the control or indicator element of indi- vidual fasteners. (4) Direct Tension Indicator Tightening. When bolts are to be in- stalled using direct tension indicator devices to indicate bolt tension, representative sample of not less than three devices for each diameter and grade of fastener shall be tested with three typical bolts in a calibration device capable of indicating bolt tension. The test assembly shall include flat hardened washers, if required in the actual connection, arranged as those in the actual connections to be tensioned. The calibration test shall demonstrate that the de- vice indicates a tension not less than 5 percent greater than that required by Table 4. ‘When bolts are installed in the work using direct tension indi- cators meeting the requirements of ASTM F959, bolts shall be installed in all holes of the connection and tightened until all plies of the joint are in firm contact and fasteners are uniformly snug tight. Snug tight is indicated by partial compression of the direct tension indicator protrusions. All fasteners shall then be tightened, progressing systematically from the most rigid part of the connec- tion to the free edges in a manner that will minimize relaxation of previously tightened fasteners. In some cases, proper tension- ing of the bolts may require more than a single cycle of systematic partial tightening prior to final tightening to deform the protrusion to the specified gap. Special attention shall be given to proper installation of flat wit 7 In Oversize OFS indicating devices are used under the tamed element. If direct tension indicators different from those meeting the requirements of ASTM F959 are used, manufacturer's installation procedure as required by Section 2(f), shall be followed for instal- lation of bolts in the calibration device and in all connections, and in addition the general requirements for use of direct tension indi- cators meeting the requirements of ASTM F959 shall be met. (e) Identification of Tightening Requirements. Bolts in slip-critical connec- tions or bolts subject to axial tension which are to be installed and tight- ened in accordance by identified on the contract drawings. Shear/bearing connections which are tobe installed by one of the methods in 8(d) but which need not be inspected to ensure bolt tensions specified in Table 4 are met shall be clearly identi- fied on the contract drawings. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF Sus CONSTRUCTION