Threaded fasteners are one of the most commonly used connection methods for mechanical
structures. Its primary function is to generate appropriate clamping forces and fasten the …

The presence of service torque, which is generated after tightening, directly affects the
mechanical properties of bolted joint. In this work, the mechanical behavior of bolted joints …

The perfect alignment of holes cannot be guaranteed while assembling the parts using the
bolted joint. The misalignment of plates affects the contact pressure distribution at the bolted …

Due to its strength advantage, high strength bolts are able to provide larger clamping force.
However, the changing behavior of friction coefficient during repeated tightening will …

The clamping force of the bolted joint is a key factor in maintaining its service performance.
However, when the torque wrench is removed after tightening, there will always be a certain …

Obtaining the stiffness variation characteristics of a bolted joint during service is essential for
predicting the response of an entire structure. In this study, we propose a relationship …

Bolted joints are one of the most widely used forms of connection. As the weak link, its
contact stress directly influences the mechanical properties of a structure. In this work …

This paper studied the interface non-uniform slip phenomenon and proposed a
characterization model. Firstly, by analyzing the mechanical status of combined rotor during …

The Iwan model is composed of elastoplastic elements and is widely used to represent the
stiffness degradation of bolted joints under mixed-mode loading (normal and tangential …

Bolts constitute a very important subset of mechanical fasteners. In order to tighten bolts, a
degree of bolt preload scatter is to be expected. Since the torque control of tightening bolts is …