Abstract: Bolted connections are widely used in almost every structural system due to the added flexibility of assembly and disassembly of sub-systems for inspection, replacement, and routine maintenance. A bolted connection often constitutes the weakest link in the design; in many cases, the bolted connection can be responsible for determining the overall reliability and safety of an entire system. Preloading the bolt in a bolted connection would allow the transfer of various service loads through the clamped connection: either directly or through increased frictional resistance at the interface surfaces of the joint. Bolted joints possess a key advantage over other types of joint types such as riveted and welded joints, they can be dismantled. Although this is an important benefit, it can also cause......
Keywords: Bolted Connections, Preload, frictional resistance, slackening, failure
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