This video takes a detailed look at bolted joints, and how preload, the tensile force that develops in a joint as it is torqued, can significantly improve the performance of a joint. The video covers ...

President, Wyoming Test Fixtures Inc. Figure 1b. ASTM D8387 high bypass/low bearing test configurations. Tensile test specimen with doubler plates (left) and compressive test specimen with doubler ...

Bolted joint tightening mechanics is a critical field of research that elucidates the complex interplay between the applied torque and the resultant preload in bolted connections. Contemporary studies ...

Connecting composite components is commonly achieved through either adhesive bonding methods or mechanical fasteners. Adhesive bonding stands out as a mechanically efficient means of load transfer ...