ISSN: 1546-962X
CODEN: JAIOAD
Published Online: 28 February 2005
Page Count: 8

A Procedure for Calculation of Torque Specifications for Bolted Joints with Prevailing Torque

Reiff, JD
General Motors Corporation, Waren, MI

(Received 15 May 2004; accepted 29 November 2004)

Abstract

This paper presents procedures developed for the calculation of the coefficient of friction of bolt/nut assemblies and for the calculation of torque specifications, which include the case where the fasteners have prevailing torque.

Keywords:
fastener torque, prevailing torque, torque calculation, head finish, thread finish

Paper ID: JAI12879
DOI: 10.1520/JAI12879
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