This study investigated the effects of threaded bolt fasteners on the initial and final stiffness of bolted joints in special steel modular construction. A comprehensive set of 246 specimens, ...

Bolted connections are one of the most commonly used connection methods in mechanical systems and are widely used in civil engineering, aerospace, rail transportation, automobiles, and ships because ...

Some joint-design considerations are universal; others vary with the assembly methods used. Each joining technique has particular design requirements, while certain joint requirements may suggest a ...

Designing for stability is especially important because many variables that affect joint behavior cannot be directly controlled. Some of the major causes of uncertainty include: Assembly: Clamping ...