OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001856

Method of designing a bolted joint

Published: 2026-09-15T19:09:05.152664Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001856
Categories: Sensors, Controls & Machine Vision > Force and Pressure Sensing

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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.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001856
Published 2026-09-15T19:09:05.152664Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001856