ABSTRACT

F0=shearforceactingononebolt f..LT=frictionfactorofjointmemberinterfaces

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TABLE 22 Tightening Factor aA and Tightening Scatter in %

M, max = torque acting on the bolts i = number of bolts used

D, =diameter between bolt holes (see Fig_ 25)

Since there is no axial operation force F A• FA have to be included in the preload calculation.