An Introduction to the Design and Behaviour of Bolted Joints

Part 1 Introduction to the bolted joint: basic concepts stress and strength considerations threads and their strength materials stiffness and strain considerations. Part 2 Tightening the joint (establishing the clamping force): introduction to assembly torque control of bolt preload torque and turn control stretch control preload control ultrasonic measurement of bolt stretch or tension. Part 3 The joint in service: theoretical behaviour of the joint under tensile loads behaviour of the joint loaded in tension - a closer look in-service behaviour of a shear joint joint failure self loosening fatigue failure corrosion gasketed joints and leaks. Part 4 Using the information: selecting preload for an existing joint design of joints loaded in tension the design of gasketed joints the design of joints loaded in shear.