Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: ec05e779-56d2-4f40-be68-9fceb91114ab
Document Type: srp
Title: THREADED FASTENERS1
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0520/ML052070293.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 3
Section ID: 3.13
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and interfacing materials should be compatible. Materials and properties, including the following, should be considered for both the fasteners and their joined parts: DRAFT Rev. 0 - April 1996 3.13-6 (a) Hardness; (b) Fracture toughness; (c) Corrosion considerations for dissimilar materials in contact; (d) Lubricants, antiseize compounds, solvents, locking devices, and thread-locking compounds; and (e) Insulating materials in proximity to or in contact with the fasteners. (4) Fatigue. (5) Preload considerations. (6) Temperature effects, creep, and relaxation. (7) Erosion, corrosion (including boric acid corrosion), and the erosion/corrosion environment. (8) Synergistic or combined effects related to items (1) through (7), above. b. Installation The review covers the adequacy of procedures and programs for installation of threaded fasteners relative to each of the following: (1) Tools; (2) Access; (3) Joint cleaning and lubrication; (4) Tightening, torquing, and tensioning techniques; and (5) Locking devices. c. Procurement The review covers the adequacy of procedures and programs for procurement of threaded fasteners relative to each of the following: (1) Specifications, and 3.13-7 DRAFT Rev. 0 - April 1996 (2) Vendor reliability. d. Quality Assurance The review covers the adequacy of procedures and programs for quality assurance of threaded fasteners relative to each of the following (refer to SRP Chapter 17 for guidance): (1) Receipt, inspection, testing, storage, and handling; (2) Vendor audits; (3) Records; and (4) Training. e. Maintenance The review covers the adequacy of procedures and programs for maintenance of threaded fasteners and joints relative to each of the following: (1) Inservice inspection and testing; (2) Removal, refurbishment, cleaning, replacement, return-to-service; and (3) Troubleshooting. f. Failure Analysis The review covers the adequacy of procedures and programs for failure analysis of threaded fasteners and joints relative to each of