... by minimizing the bolt-to-bolt clamp load variation caused by elastic interaction among the various bolts in the joint during initial joint-bolt-up. Finally, the special case of a linear FEA model approximation has also been introduced to achieve the desired uniform bolt tension in a single pass, using...

...Sayed A. Nassar; Ali A. Alkelani An experimental study is presented in order to determine the clamp load loss due to elastic interaction and gasket creep relaxation in bolted joints. Studied parameters include the gasket material and thickness, bolt spacing, tightening sequence, fastener grip...