An Introduction to the Design and Behavior of Bolted Joints, Revised and Expanded (Hardcover, 3, Revised, Expand)

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.