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Volume 2: Computer Technology and Bolted Joints

Computer Technology and Bolted Joints

Assembly of Bolted Joints

Effects of Scattered Bolt Preload on the Sealing Performance of Pipe Flange Connection With Gaskets Under External Bending Moment and Internal Pressure

Toshiyuki Sawa, Yoshio Takagi, Koji Sato, Yuya Omiya, Hayato Doi

PVP 2012; 3-9https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78411

View Articletitled, Effects of Scattered Bolt Preload on the Sealing Performance of Pipe Flange Connection With Gaskets Under External Bending Moment and Internal Pressure

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Topics: Flange connections , Gaskets , Pipes , Pressure , Sealing (Process) , Stress , Leakage , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Accidents

Gasket Design and Assembly for Large Diameter Glass Lined Vessel Flanges

A. Fitzgerald Waterland, III

PVP 2012; 11-17https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78600

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View Articletitled, Gasket Design and Assembly for Large Diameter Glass Lined Vessel Flanges

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Topics: Design , Flanges , Gaskets , Glass , Manufacturing , Vessels , Sealing (Process) , Flange connections , Reliability

Life Cycle Management of Bolted Joints on Oil and Gas Assets for Leak Free Start Up and Operation

Robert Noble

PVP 2012; 19-28https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78651

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View Articletitled, Life Cycle Management of Bolted Joints on Oil and Gas Assets for Leak Free Start Up and Operation

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Topics: Bolted joints , Leakage , Life cycle management , Disasters , In-service inspection

Computational Applications in Fatigue, Fracture, and Damage Mechanics

Bolted Joint Fracture Analysis Study Using Modern Methods

David Griffin, Gary Reed, Andrew Mills, Russell Brayshaw

PVP 2012; 31-39https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78511

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View Articletitled, Bolted Joint Fracture Analysis Study Using Modern Methods

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Topics: Bolted joints , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Finite element analysis , Stress , Fasteners , Fracture toughness , Performance , Pressure vessels , Thread

Error Analysis for FEM Analysis of Cracks Using Submodels

Daniel Gloger, Marco Enderlein, Meinhard Kuna

PVP 2012; 41-47https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78522

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View Articletitled, Error Analysis for FEM Analysis of Cracks Using Submodels

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Topics: Error analysis , Finite element methods , Fracture (Materials) , Engineering simulation , Fracture mechanics , Safety , Scalars , Shapes , Simulation , Stiffness

Unified Approach for Notch Stress Strain Conversion (NSSC) Rules

R. Adibi-Asl, R. Seshadri

PVP 2012; 49-61https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78714

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View Articletitled, Unified Approach for Notch Stress Strain Conversion (NSSC) Rules

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Topics: Stress

Computational Model Verification and Experimental Qualification

Constructing a Validated Deformation Mechanisms Map Using Low Temperature Creep Strain Accommodation Processes for Nickel-Base Alloy 718

Mahyar Asadi, Dominic Guillot, Arnaud Weck, Subray R. Hegde, Ashok K. Koul, Trevor Sawatzky, Henry Saari

PVP 2012; 65-73https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78092

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View Articletitled, Constructing a Validated Deformation Mechanisms Map Using Low Temperature Creep Strain Accommodation Processes for Nickel-Base Alloy 718

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Topics: Alloys , Creep , Deformation , Low temperature , Nickel , Diffusion (Physics) , Dislocations , Grain boundaries , Temperature , Cavitation

Residual Stress Modeling of Induction-Bent Pipes

Y. Ding, M. Yetisir, H. McDonald

PVP 2012; 75-83https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78153

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View Articletitled, Residual Stress Modeling of Induction-Bent Pipes

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Topics: Electromagnetic induction , Modeling , Pipes , Stress , Computer simulation , Wall thickness , Heating , Heating and cooling , Manufacturing , Shapes

Non-Local Damage Model to Predict the Effect of Pre-Strain on Ductile Fracture in Aluminum Alloy 5052

Yaser Alinaghian, Mahyar Asadi, Arnaud Weck

PVP 2012; 85-89https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78381

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View Articletitled, Non-Local Damage Model to Predict the Effect of Pre-Strain on Ductile Fracture in Aluminum Alloy 5052

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Topics: Aluminum alloys , Damage , Ductile fracture , Lasers , Finite element model , Linkages , Tension , Deformation , Failure , Fracture (Materials)

Computational Models for Limit Load and Elastic-Plastic FEA

Estimating Lower Bound Limit Loads: No Iterations/Modulus Adjustment

C. Hari Manoj Simha, Reza Adibi-Asl

PVP 2012; 93-99https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78558

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View Articletitled, Estimating Lower Bound Limit Loads: No Iterations/Modulus Adjustment

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Topics: Stress , Collapse , Computation , Elastic moduli , Finite element analysis , Stress concentration

Examining Computational Techniques to Simulate the Effects of External Chemical Explosions Using Explicit Finite Element Analysis

Phillip E. Prueter, David J. Dewees, Robert G. Brown

PVP 2012; 101-110https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78566

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View Articletitled, Examining Computational Techniques to Simulate the Effects of External Chemical Explosions Using Explicit Finite Element Analysis

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Topics: Explosions , Finite element analysis , Damage , Acoustics , Computational methods , Dynamic response , Pressure vessels , Reflection , Risk , Shock waves

Simulation of Notch Tip Stress/Strain Response of Zirconium Pressure Tube Material

Wolf Reinhardt, Preeti Doddihal, Sampath Ranganath

PVP 2012; 111-119https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78659

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View Articletitled, Simulation of Notch Tip Stress/Strain Response of Zirconium Pressure Tube Material

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Topics: Pressure , Simulation , Stress , Zirconium , Fatigue , Fatigue testing , Finite element analysis , Coolants , Corrosion , Cycles

Design and Analysis of Bolted Flange Joints

Development of Tightening Specification for Post Yield Angle Control Tightening Strategy

Basil Housari, Ali Alkelani, Grant Yocum

PVP 2012; 123-129https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78024

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View Articletitled, Development of Tightening Specification for Post Yield Angle Control Tightening Strategy

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Topics: Bolted joints , Clamps (Tools) , Fasteners , Stress , Tooling , Torque , Torque control

On the Development of a New Bolt Spacing Formula

Tan Dan Do, Abdel-Hakim Bouzid, Thien-My Dao

PVP 2012; 131-138https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78118

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View Articletitled, On the Development of a New Bolt Spacing Formula

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Topics: Bolted flanges , Bulk modulus , Design , Failure , Flanges , Gaskets , Leakage , Pipes , Pressure vessels , Stiffness

The Sealing Characteristics of Bolted Flanged Connection With Metal Gasket

Koji Kondo, Toshiyuki Sawa, Koji Sato, Tsutomu Kikuchi, Shota Tsubaki

PVP 2012; 139-145https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78413

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View Articletitled, The Sealing Characteristics of Bolted Flanged Connection With Metal Gasket

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Topics: Flange connections , Gaskets , Metals , Sealing (Process) , Leakage , High temperature , Aluminum , Copper , Finite element methods , Finite element model

FEM Stress Analysis and the Sealing Performance Evaluation in Bolted Flange Connections With Ring Joint Gasket Subjected to Internal Pressure: Effect of Scatter in Bolt Preloads

Koji Kondo, Shota Tsubaki, Toshiyuki Sawa, Tsutomu Kikuchi, Yuya Omiya

PVP 2012; 147-154https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78420

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View Articletitled, FEM Stress Analysis and the Sealing Performance Evaluation in Bolted Flange Connections With Ring Joint Gasket Subjected to Internal Pressure: Effect of Scatter in Bolt Preloads

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Topics: Bolted flanges , Electromagnetic scattering , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Gaskets , Performance evaluation , Pressure , Sealing (Process) , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Leakage

Design and Analysis of Pressure Sealed Joints

Alternative Tracing Gas Mixtures for Valve Fugitive Emission Measurements

Hubert Lejeune, Laurent Cougnon

PVP 2012; 157-166https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78166

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View Articletitled, Alternative Tracing Gas Mixtures for Valve Fugitive Emission Measurements

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Topics: Emissions , Valves , Nitrogen , Gases , Helium , Hydrogen , Leakage , Methane , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning)

Evaluation of Stuffing Box Forces Associated With the Thermal Expansion of e-PTFE and Graphite Packing Sets

Carlos D. Girão, Keith Guenther

PVP 2012; 167-173https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78215

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Stuffing Box Forces Associated With the Thermal Expansion of e-PTFE and Graphite Packing Sets

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Topics: Graphite , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Thermal expansion , Testing , Thermal stresses

Numerical Analysis of Bolted Trunnion Systems of Packages for Radioactive Materials

Jens Sterthaus, Viktor Ballheimer, Christian Kuschke, Frank Wille

PVP 2012; 175-180https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78499

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View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis of Bolted Trunnion Systems of Packages for Radioactive Materials

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Topics: Numerical analysis , Radioactive substances , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Modeling , Cranes , Materials research , Packaging , Stress , Testing

Elevated Temperature Behavior of Bolted Joints

Bolt Preload Reduction of Pipe Flange Connections After Plant Shutdown

Toshimichi Fukuoka, Masataka Nomura, Yuutaro Uemori, Koji Sato

PVP 2012; 183-191https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78054

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View Articletitled, Bolt Preload Reduction of Pipe Flange Connections After Plant Shutdown

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Topics: Finite element methods , Flange connections , Gaskets , Pipes , Temperature

Practical Evaluation of PTFE Thermal Behavior Using the Hot Blowout Thermal Cycling Test

Anita R. Bausman, A. Fitzgerald (Jerry) Waterland, III

PVP 2012; 193-197https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78184

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View Articletitled, Practical Evaluation of PTFE Thermal Behavior Using the Hot Blowout Thermal Cycling Test

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Topics: Aeroelasticity , ASTM International , Bolted flanges , Flanges , Gaskets , Pressure vessels , Sealing (Process) , Stress , Temperature , Thermal expansion

Serrated Metal Graphite Faced Gaskets for Ring Joint Flanges

José C. Veiga, Carlos F. Cipolatti, Nelson Kavanagh, Fabio Castro, Valtemir Zandoná

PVP 2012; 199-204https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78349

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View Articletitled, Serrated Metal Graphite Faced Gaskets for Ring Joint Flanges

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Topics: Flanges , Gaskets , Graphite , Metals , High pressure (Physics) , Machining , Maintenance , Petrochemicals , Pipes , Rails

Visco-Elastic FEM Stress Analysis of Bolted Flange Connections With PTFE-Blended Gaskets Under Elevated Temperature

Koji Sato, Shinya Kurokawa, Toshiyuki Sawa

PVP 2012; 205-211https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78395

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View Articletitled, Visco-Elastic FEM Stress Analysis of Bolted Flange Connections With PTFE-Blended Gaskets Under Elevated Temperature

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Topics: Bolted flanges , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Gaskets , Stress analysis (Engineering) , Temperature , Stress , High temperature , Accidents , Creep

Leak Tightness and Fugitive Emissions

Prediction of Leak Rates Through Porous Gaskets at High Temperature

Lotfi Grine, Abdel-Hakim Bouzid

PVP 2012; 215-221https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78147

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View Articletitled, Prediction of Leak Rates Through Porous Gaskets at High Temperature

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Topics: Gaskets , High temperature , Leakage , Temperature , Slip flow , Displacement , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Gases , Helium

Investigation on Detection of COV Based on Infrared Camera

Benjamin Thomas, Emmanuel Sauger, Sébastien Fily, Hubert Lejeune

PVP 2012; 223-229https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78291

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View Articletitled, Investigation on Detection of COV Based on Infrared Camera

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Topics: Emissions , Flames , Flanges , Gases , Hazards , Improvised explosive devices , Infrared imaging , Ionization , Leakage , Organic compounds

The Residual Bolt Force and the Sealing Performance of Flanged Connections With Expanded PTFE Gaskets (Based on Test Results for One Year)

Takashi Kobayashi, Taiki Hagiri, Kengou Nishiura, Masaaki Hiratsuka, Katsutoyo Itoi

PVP 2012; 231-237https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78694

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View Articletitled, The Residual Bolt Force and the Sealing Performance of Flanged Connections With Expanded PTFE Gaskets (Based on Test Results for One Year)

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Topics: Flange connections , Gaskets , Sealing (Process) , Temperature , Compression , Maintenance , Stress , Thermal expansion

A Collaborative Approach to Achieving a Gas-Tight Seal Using Expanded Polytetrafluorethylene (ePTFE) Gaskets in a Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Lap-Joint Flanges

John Czerwinski, Vijay K. Garikipati, Charlene N. Jones, Brad Pires, John P. Ludman, Debra H. McCauley, Brian Linnemann

PVP 2012; 239-246https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78847

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View Articletitled, A Collaborative Approach to Achieving a Gas-Tight Seal Using Expanded Polytetrafluorethylene (ePTFE) Gaskets in a Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Lap-Joint Flanges

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Topics: Emissions , Fiber reinforced plastics , Flanges , Gaskets , Glass reinforced plastics

New and Emerging Methods of Analysis and Applications

Large Vessel Nozzle Penetration Geometric Optimisation Study in 3D Incorporating Design of Experiments Techniques

Adam Towse, Michael Martin, Adrian Allen, Chris Andrews

PVP 2012; 249-257https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78076

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View Articletitled, Large Vessel Nozzle Penetration Geometric Optimisation Study in 3D Incorporating Design of Experiments Techniques

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Topics: Experimental design , Nozzles , Optimization , Vessels , Tradeoffs , Design , Pressure vessels , Corners (Structural elements) , Finite element model , Geometry

Nodal Force Based Finite Element Method and its Application in Durability Analysis

Zhigang Wei, Fulun Yang, Matthew Yule, Pingsha Dong

PVP 2012; 259-267https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78232

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View Articletitled, Nodal Force Based Finite Element Method and its Application in Durability Analysis

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Topics: Durability , Finite element methods , Stress , Equilibrium (Physics) , Finite element analysis , Computer software , Creep , Fatigue , Fatigue life , Traction

Properties of Bimetallic Core-Shell Nanoclusters

Y. H. Park, I. Hijazi

PVP 2012; 269-272https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78242

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View Articletitled, Properties of Bimetallic Core-Shell Nanoclusters

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Topics: Shells , Metals , Copper , Degrees of freedom , Electron configuration , Nanostructures , Shapes , Spintronics , Stability , Thermal properties

Comparison of 2D and 3D Welding Simulations of a Simple Plate

David J. Dewees

PVP 2012; 273-281https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78573

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View Articletitled, Comparison of 2D and 3D Welding Simulations of a Simple Plate

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Topics: Engineering simulation , Simulation , Welding , Approximation , Boundary-value problems , Computer software , Computers , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Heat

Probabilistic Analysis Tools for Design and Fitness-for-Service Assessments of Components

Derivation of Input Distributions for Probabilistic Evaluation Using In-Reactor Measurements

Eric Nadeau

PVP 2012; 285-294https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78216

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View Articletitled, Derivation of Input Distributions for Probabilistic Evaluation Using In-Reactor Measurements

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Topics: Acceptance criteria , Cracking (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Fuels , Inspection , Maintenance , Nuclear power stations , Pressure , Probability , Risk

Extreme Value Distribution Theory and its Application in Durability Analysis

Zhigang Wei, Pingsha Dong, Litang Gao, Robert Kurth

PVP 2012; 295-301https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78235

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View Articletitled, Extreme Value Distribution Theory and its Application in Durability Analysis

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Topics: Damage , Durability , Engineering systems and industry applications , Failure , Fatigue damage , Fatigue life , Risk

Reliability Analysis for the Feeder Subject to Wall Loss

Min Wang, Xianxun Yuan, Xinjian Duan, Michael J. Kozluk

PVP 2012; 303-309https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78327

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View Articletitled, Reliability Analysis for the Feeder Subject to Wall Loss

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Topics: Event history analysis , Wall thickness , Pipes , Reliability , Design , Fitness-for-service , Leakage , Maintenance , Modeling , Piping systems

Probabilistic Estimation of Flow-Accelerated Corrosion Rate at the Welded Joints of the Nuclear Piping System

Dongliang Lu, M. D. Pandey, M. I. Jyrkama

PVP 2012; 311-317https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78756

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View Articletitled, Probabilistic Estimation of Flow-Accelerated Corrosion Rate at the Welded Joints of the Nuclear Piping System

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Topics: Corrosion , Flow (Dynamics) , Piping systems , Welded joints , Pipes , Wall thickness , Errors , Boilers , Coolants , Fitness-for-service

Threaded Fasteners

Deformation and Slippage Modeling for Investigating Bolt Loosening Under Harmonic Transverse Excitation

Xianjie Yang, Sayed A. Nassar

PVP 2012; 321-332https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78367

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View Articletitled, Deformation and Slippage Modeling for Investigating Bolt Loosening Under Harmonic Transverse Excitation

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Topics: Deformation , Excitation , Modeling , Deflection , Bolted joints , Calibration , Clamps (Tools) , Cycles , Displacement , Fasteners

A Loosening Mechanism of Bolted Joints Under Repeated Transverse Displacements

Toshiyuki Sawa, Mitsutoshi Ishimura, Takanori Nagao

PVP 2012; 333-341https://doi.org/10.1115/PVP2012-78398

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View Articletitled, A Loosening Mechanism of Bolted Joints Under Repeated Transverse Displacements

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Topics: Bolted joints , Flanges , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Springs , Accidents , Earthquakes , Machinery , Screw threads , Stress