ABSTRACT
The engineering mechanics of fastening and joining are in some ways similar across the range of assembly work that is performed every day. Forces are applied by the fasteners or fastening systems. If the job is done right, the service loads are contained by the fastening design and installation. The diversity and individuality of assembly component materials, number of joint interfaces, and intended service conditions indicate as well the scope of possible mechanics involved in assembly work and performance. With knowledge and skill in applying fastener engineering procedures to the assembly of product components, your goals can be better reached with reliability in performance at the same time that you approach the equally important assembly goals of efficiency and economy. That this often occurs with less mathematical precision or that it requires practical simplifications to everyday time/cost constraints should not deter your efforts.
