ASTM A354 Grade BD Bolts, Fasteners

ASTM A354 Grade BD should be considered for anchor bolts, threaded rods, other styles of headed bolts, and bolts larger than 1-1/2" diameter where mechanical properties desired similar to ASTM A490 Bolts.

ASTM A354 Grade BD Chemical Composition

Element %
	Sizes
1/4" to 1-1/2"	Above 1-1/2"
Carbon, Max	0.30 - 0.53%	0.35 - 0.53%
Phosphorus, Max	0.035%	0.035%
Sulfur, Max	0.040%	0.040%

ASTM A354 Grade BD Mechanical Properties

Grade	Size	Tensile, min, ksi	Yield, min, ksi	Elongation, min, %	Reduction of Area, min, %
BD	1/4" to 2-1/2" 2-5/8" to 4"	150 140	130 115	14 14	40 40

Compatible Nuts for ASTM A354 Grade BD Bolting

ASTM A354 Grade BD	Washers
Plain
ASTM A563DH Heavy Hex	ASTM F436

Marking

Grade BD	Grade BD Bolts are marked or stamped with "354BD" along with optional manufacturer's Initial or logo.