A502 (version 24)

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.