BoltedJoint.xls Download

Description:

Purpose of calculation: Determine force distribution in a preloaded bolted joint.

Calculation Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolted_joint

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The mechanics of a bolted joint is explained in the example shown in the diagram below.

Calculation Validation: The calculation is a reworking of a calculation found at:

http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Mechanical-Engineering/2-007Spring-2005/Tools/detail/spreadsheet.htm

Useful Data:

http://www.roymech.co.uk/Useful_Tables/Screws/Screw_loads.html

http://www.roymech.co.uk/Useful_Tables/Screws/Preloading.html#Initial_Bolt_Tensio

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Submitted On:

29 Jan 2008

Submitted By:

John Doyle (JohnDoyle)

File Date:

05 Jul 2007

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02

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503

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Total Votes:4

Comments:

Balasingam 2007-06-25 06:13:07 It is a very helpfull staff to understand the total behavior of the joint in theory.

mark biegert 2007-07-09 07:52:29 Just what I have been looking for.

Dana Patelzick 2008-01-22 14:17:37 Very nicely done, other than that I don't know.