---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000001856"
title: "Method of designing a bolted joint"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:09:05.152664Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001856"
categories:
  - "sensors-controls-machine-vision/force-and-pressure-sensing"
keywords:
  - "f16b35/00"
  - "g01l5/24"
  - "g01l5/24"
  - "g01l5/24"
  - "b25b29/02"
  - "b25b29/02"
---

# Method of designing a bolted joint

## Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of establishing a bolted joint, the method comprising the following steps: selecting a type of bolted joint; determining a target pre-tension level for the selected bolted joint, wherein the target pre-tension level is less than 10% lower than a maximum pre-tension level of the bolted joint, the maximum pre-tension level relating to a pre-tension level that must not be exceeded without compromising the bolted joint; installing the bolted joint, wherein an actual pre-tension level of the bolted joint is measured during the tightening process.