ROTATIONAL CAPACITY TEST
Long Bolt Procedure
Procedure is required by Article 2408.03, S, 4 and further described in Materials IM 453.06B.
(Photos taken by Bill Burns, Iowa DOT.)
REQUIRED MATERIAL:
	Calibrated Tension Measuring Device
	Torque Wrench and Spud Wrench
	Washers and/or Shims
	Fasteners from same R-C Lot number
Step 1.	Mark the 3^rd through 5^th full threads from the shank of the bolt.
Step 2.	Install bolt into the Skidmore.
Step 3.	Install the required number of washers and/or shims to just cover the 3^rd, but not more than the 5^th thread, as marked in Step 1.  (Must have 1 washer under the nut.)
Step 4.	Tighten nut to Snug Tight.  (IM 453.06B, Appendix A, Table A-1)
Step 5.	Match-mark the bolt tip, nut, and base plate.
Step 6.	“Zero” torque wrench.
Step 7.	Tension bolt to at-least value given in IM 453.06B, Appendix A Table A-2.
Step 8.	Record torque tension from Step 7 on R-C Worksheet.
Step 9.	Match-mark socket to base plate.  (Use Turn-of-Nut rotation amount.) IM 453.06B, Appendix A, Table A-3
Step 10.	Rotate nut the required Turn-of-Nut amount.  (IM 453.06B, Appendix A, Table A-3.)
Step 11.	Record tension on R-C Worksheet.  Must be equal to or greater than value in IM 453.06B, Appendix A, Table A-4.