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Tightening Torque of a Bolted Joint
Determine the required bolt-tightening torque to obtain a given preload
bolts
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30
decimal precision
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Variables
`D_b` =
in
nominal bolt diameter
`P_b` =
threads/in
pitch of the bolt threads
`F_M` =
lbs
required bolt preload
`mu_T` =
unitless
coefficient of friction between threads
`mu_N` =
unitless
coefficient of friction between nut and washer
`D_M` =
in
minor thread diameter
`D_P` =
in
pitch diameter of bolt threads
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