Thermal effects can increase or decrease bolt load and clamping capability. Measuring the angle of nut rotation can sometimes be used to gage preload. Modeling the ...

Gasketed bolted flange joints continue to be a critical component in a wide variety of industrial applications, ranging from pressure vessels to large-scale piping systems. The analysis and ...

Suggested Citation: "Appendix J: Bolting Preload." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2018. High-Performance Bolting Technology for Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Operations.

Femap Marketing Manager Siemens PLM Software Plano, Tex. Part of the complexity comes from trying to accurately simulate the variety of joints and fasteners, such as spot welds, gluing or bonding, and ...