Determination of bolt forces in a circular flange joint under tension force

J. J. Cao, A. J. Bell

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    Abstract

    Formulae for the calculation of bolt forces in circular flange joints under tension are developed and tables and a chart are created to simplify their use. Bolt forces obtained can be used for the design of bolts and flanges in the joints. A range of joints with different dimensions and different bolt preloads are analysed using the formulae and very good agreement between the results and those obtained using finite element analyses has been found. Copyright © 1996 Elsevier Science Ltd.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)63-71
    Number of pages8
    JournalInternational Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping
    Volume68
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Aug 1996

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