Lag Bolt Connections

 


source

 

Lag Bolt  =  Lag Screw

wood screw thread + bolt head

shear & withdrawal loads

 

 

Distinction

wood screw - screwdriver or screw gun, not pre-drilled

lag screw - wrench, pre-drilled (two sizes)

 

bolt - narrow connection with both sides exposed

lab screw - deep connection and/or only one side exposed

 

 

Manufacturing

similar to bolts

no national standard for mechanical properties  (bending yield strength should be in design specification)

smaller sizes have higher bending yield strength

 

 

Dimensions

NDS table L2