Two technicians are discussing bolts. Technician A says that the shank of a bolt is the area between the head and the threads. Technician B says that replacement bolts can be any grade as long as the thread pitch and size is correct. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct. The shank of a bolt is the area between the head and the threads. Technician B is incorrect. Replacement bolts should be of the same grade as the original bolt unless otherwise specified. In critical applications, it is always advisable to use the same grade or higher when replacing bolts.

Two Technicians Are Discussing Bolts