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  1. Eng0410

    Is it recommended to damage bolt threads after installing?

    Thanks for your comments dik & gtaw. The shop drawing is for the exterior girt framing of a building.
  2. Eng0410

    Is it recommended to damage bolt threads after installing?

    Kingnero What implications does this practice have?
  3. Eng0410

    Is it recommended to damage bolt threads after installing?

    I am a graduate engineer and have been reviewing steel framing shop drawings for a project. I've noticed that the fabricator has noted on the connection details the following: "Fingertight & damage threads after installing". The members being connected are HSS, angles and WF with A325N bolts...

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