<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The purpose of this technical note is to present a method of analysis of a joint made using a single row of bolts, typical of a bolts around the edge of a closure plat or a simple bracket. Classical analysis methods are applied to the joint subjected to combinations of both in-plane and out-of-plane loads and moments. An analysis of loads and stresses in a single bolt is developed. The note brings together a number of concepts and links them into a practical design analysis process that is applicable for many cases of joints made with a single bolt or a single line of bolts and are adequate to demonstrate the structural integrity of the joint. In some cases finite element methods may be more appropriate, and the methods discussed can be used in the validation process.</p></abstract>

The purpose of this technical note is to present a method of analysis of a joint made using a single row of bolts, typical of a bolts around the edge of a closure plat or a simple bracket. Classical analysis methods are applied to the joint subjected to combinations of both in-plane and out-of-plane loads and moments. An analysis of loads and stresses in a single bolt is developed. The note brings together a number of concepts and links them into a practical design analysis process that is applicable for many cases of joints made with a single bolt or a single line of bolts and are adequate to demonstrate the structural integrity of the joint. In some cases finite element methods may be more appropriate, and the methods discussed can be used in the validation process.

Preloaded Bolted Joint Made with a Single Row of Fasteners

Michael A Welch (Consulting Engineers) Limited

Strojnícky časopis - Journal of Mechanical Engineering

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The purpose of this technical note is to present a method of analysis of a joint made using a single row of bolts, typical of a bolts around the edge of a...

Preloaded Bolted Joint Made with a Single Row of Fasteners

Published Online: May 13, 2020

Page range: 143 - 146

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/scjme-2020-0014

Keywords
bolted joint, preloaded bolt, bolt preload, bolt tension, multiple bolt, multi bolt

© 2020 Welch Michael, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Preloaded Bolted Joint Made with a Single Row of Fasteners

Published Online: May 13, 2020

Page range: 143 - 146

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/scjme-2020-0014

Keywordsbolted joint, preloaded bolt, bolt preload, bolt tension, multiple bolt, multi bolt

© 2020 Welch Michael, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
bolted joint, preloaded bolt, bolt preload, bolt tension, multiple bolt, multi bolt