Structural steel bolted connections are fundamental to the strength, stability, and serviceability of steel-framed structures, and their performance is highly dependent on proper bolt installation and verified tightness. In modern construction, high-strength bolts used in bearing, pretensioned, and slip-critical joints must be installed and inspected in accordance with the Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Specification and the applicable provisions of AISC 360 and the International Building
Source: NDT
