In 1992 the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) commissioned a report to study the causes of wheel separations from medium and heavy duty trucks. The report showed that on average between 750 ...

Torque-to-yield bolts are bolts designed to stretch past their elastic range, allowing them to maintain better sealing across ...

Boltight has developed a fast and accurate device for measuring bolt load and bolt elongation that uses the latest ultrasonic technology. Called the Boltight Echometer, the device is used for ...

One of the most critical factors in determining the reliability of a threaded-fastener joint is the force the tightened fastener exerts on an assembly, which is known as preload. And preload depends ...

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Composite materials are replacing metals in a variety of engine and transmission components, including covers, manifolds, pumps and housings. In many applications, the cost and complexity of mounting ...

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Mechanically fastened joints are often used in structures, including composite structures, to transfer load from one portion of the structure to another. This load is primarily transferred by bearing ...