Force Calculations for bolted Joints
Question asked by Ramani Aswath in #Coffee Room on Aug 7, 2017
Ramani Aswath · Aug 7, 2017
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Bolted joints are often tightened to 75% to 80% of bolt proof load. This amount of tightening, a rule of thumb, is suitable for many joints, but in some cases, external tensile loads can reduce bolt clamping force to zero. Thus, for some joints, values other than 75% or 80% are needed.
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Force Calculations for Bolted Joints Posted in: #Coffee Room
Bolted joints are often tightened to 75% to 80% of bolt proof load. This amount of tightening, a rule of thumb, is suitable for many joints, but in some cases, external tensile loads can reduce bolt clamping force to zero. Thus, for some joints, values other than 75% or 80% are needed.
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