Just about every product has several parts connected by bolts, screws, or pins. One assembly task often calls for sizing bolts and finding the effect of the connection on the whole assembly. Analysis ...

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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 ...