Originally Posted By: Ryan Freeze
How to tighten a bolt
Ryan's way: Spin nut on bolt then tighten.

Engineer's way (ODOT Spec book 2005)
513.20 High-Strength Steel Bolts, Nuts, and Washers. Provide high-strength
steel bolts, nuts, and washers conforming for all bolted connections including erection
bolts for cross frames and lateral bracing to 711.09.
A. ... (remainder of procedure omitted for the sake of brevity)


No requirement to prove the torque wrench calibration is within the required specifications and time interval? No forms to fill out to prove correct bolt acquisition? You highway guys are a bunch of slackers.

My boss' boss could give you procedures that would slow ODOT down to the point where they would have a 6 year backlog for shovels to lean on.

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