A Procedure for Calculation of Torque Specifications for Bolted Joints with Prevailing Torque

Reiff, JD
General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI

(Received 15 May 2004; accepted 29 November 2004)
JOURNAL JAI
Abstract
This paper presents procedures developed for the calculation of the coefficient of friction of bolt/nut assemblies and for the calculation of torque specifications, which include the case where the fasteners have prevailing torque.

Keywords:
fastener torque, head finish, prevailing torque, thread finish, torque, torque calculation

Paper ID: JAI12879
DOI: 10.1520/JAI12879

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Author Reiff, JD Affiliation General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI Title: A Procedure for Calculation of Torque Specifications for Bolted Joints with Prevailing Torque Symposium: , 0-0-0
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