Bolt Edge Distances
Minimum pitch (distance between centres of bolt holes) shall not be less than 2.2 times the nominal bolt diameter.
Minimum edge distance (distance between centre of the bolt hole to the plate edge) shall not be less than 1.2 times the nominal bolt diameter.
Positioning of holes for bolts and rivets in accordance with EN1993-1-8 Table 3.3
| Distances and Spaces | Minimum |
|---|---|
| End distance e1 | 1.2d0 |
| End distance e2 | 1.2d0 |
| Distance e3 in slotted holes | 1.5d0 |
| Distance e4 in slotted holes | 1.5d0 |
| Spacing p1 | 2.2d0 |
| Spacing p2 | 2.4d0 |
Symbols for spacing of fasteners
End and edge distances for slotted holes
