Part a1: Yes, the beam can be A36 or A992 steel
Part a2: Yes, the posts can be A36 or A992 steel
Part a3: Yes, the plate can be A36 or A992 steel
Part b1: Yes, a standard hex head ASTM A563 grade A nut
Grade2 steel refers to SAE J429 Grade 2 for the bolt
Part b3: Yes, Standard guardrail nut
Part b4: Use F844 wahsers, I don’t know why Grade 2 is included in the B.O.M. may have been a typo
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