ASTM A502-03(2015) - 1.5.2015
 
1. 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A751-25

Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products

D3951-18(2023)

Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

F606/F606M-26a

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, Direct Tension Indicators, and Rivets (Includes all amendments and changes 6/12/2026).

G101-04(2025)

Standard Guide for Estimating the Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance of Low-Alloy Steels

F1470-24

Standard Practice for Fastener Sampling for Specified Mechanical Properties and Performance Inspection

B18.1.2

Large Rivets (12 Inch Nominal Diameter and Larger) Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://www.asme.org.