A Method for Calculation of Fastener Torque Specifications Which Includes Statistical Tolerancing

Reiff, JD
General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI

(Received 16 May 2004; accepted 29 November 2004)
JOURNAL JAI
Abstract
The Monte Carlo simulation method is applied to quantify the probability of exceeding the maximum desired bolt exploitation for fasteners tightened to a torque specification. The simulation results are utilized to develop a method for the calculation of torque specifications such that the probability that a bolt will exceed the maximum desired bolt exploitation is thirty-two parts per million (ppm).

Keywords:
calculate, fastener, fasteners, friction, torque

Paper ID: JAI12878
DOI: 10.1520/JAI12878

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Author Reiff, JD Affiliation General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI Title: A Method for Calculation of Fastener Torque Specifications Which Includes Statistical Tolerancing Symposium: , 0-0-0
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