Uncertainties and dynamic problems of bolted joints and other fasteners

Although the title of this book includes the word “introduction”, the treatment of the subject is extensive and complete. The material goes well beyond the coverage of bolted joint design received in a typical undergraduate machine design course. The easy-to-read text begins with the fundamentals of bolt strength, deformation, and material selection and proceeds to cover the topics of preload, torque, and stretch control. The emphasis is on practical considerations for the efficient design of joints, including cost, ease of assembly, inspection, and disassembly. This second, revised edition has expanded the coverage of corrosion, fatigue, gaskets, and ultrasonic measurement of bolt strain. Also included are discussions of the failure modes and mechanisms of bolted joints. Case histories from industry are presented throughout the text to illustrate key points. Many up-to-date references are presented at the end of each chapter to allow the reader to pursue individual topics further, if desired. The text contains several appendices with useful tables and formulas for quick reference. The author has broad experience in the subject area from many years as a consultant to the power generation and nuclear industry, active participation on society working groups such as ASME and PVRC, as well as the presentation of numerous seminars on the topic. This book would serve as a valuable desk reference for engineers concerned with the design and performance of bolted joints.

An Introduction to the Design and Behavior of Bolted Joints

Three-dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Tightening and Loosening Mechanism of Threaded Fastener

Experimental Study of Loosening of Threaded Fasteners due to Dynamic Shear Loads

D.P. Hess

Papers

Three-dimensional finite element analysis of threaded fastener loosening due to dynamic shear load

Parametric study of threaded fastener loosening due to cyclic transverse loads

Tests and analysis of secondary locking features in threaded inserts

The effect of thread dimensional conformance on yield and tensile strength