ABSTRACT
This is the first of two chapters on the design of bolted joints. In this first chapter we are going
to discuss, in general, the design of joints loaded in tension, first examining a typical
procedure, then the more rigorous, VDI procedure. Then, in Chapter 19, we’ll take a brief
look at the design of a joint loaded in shear. Those interested in the design of gasketed joints
should refer to volume 2 of this text.
