Regl. 1277, art. 203-203.6b
Requisitos para los Aceros.
Cite as Reglamento Núm. 1277, Art. 203-203.6b
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ENGLISH TEXT
Steel where used in the construction of car
frames and platforms shall conform to the following
requirements:
1. Car-Frame and Platform-Frame Members.
Steel shall be rolled, forged or cast, conforming
to the requirements of the following specifications of
the American Society for Testing Materials:
a. Rolled Steel, ASTM A7-61T or ASTM A36-63T.
b. Forged Steel, ASTM A235-63T Class C
C. Cast Steel, ASTM A27-60, Grade 60/30
2. Rivets, Bolts, and Rods - Steel used for
rivets, bolts and rods shall conform to the
following specifications of the American
Society for Testing Materials:
a. Rivets, ASTM A141-58
b. Bolts and Rods, ASTM A307-64
Exception: Steel of greater strength than those
specified may be used provided they have
an elongation of not less than twenty-two
(22) per cent in a length of two (2) inches,
and provided that the stresses and deflections conform to the requirements of Rule
203.10 and 203.11 respectively.
Ibid
203.6c - Requirements of Metals other than Steel