ISSN: 1546-962X
CODEN: JAIOAD
Published Online: 28 February 2005
Page Count: 12

A Method for Calculation of Fastener Torque Specifications Which Includes Statistical Tolerancing

Reiff, JD
General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI

(Received 16 May 2004; accepted 29 November 2004)

Abstract

The Monte Carlo simulation method is applied to quantify the probability of exceeding the maximum desired bolt exploitation for fasteners tightened to a torque specification. The simulation results are utilized to develop a method for the calculation of torque specifications such that the probability that a bolt will exceed the maximum desired bolt exploitation is thirty-two parts per million (ppm).

Keywords:
torque, friction, fastener, calculate

Paper ID: JAI12878
DOI: 10.1520/JAI12878
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