Table of Contents
1Introduction
1.1PurposeandScope
1.2HistoricalNotes
1.3MechanicalFasteners
1.4TypesofConnections
1.5DesignPhilosophy
1.6ApproachTakeninthisPrimer
2StaticStrengthofRivets
2.1Introduction
2.2RivetsSubjecttoTension
2.3RivetsinShear
2.4RivetsinCombinedTensionandShear
3InstallationofBoltsandTheirInspection
3.1Introduction
3.2InstallationofHigh-StrengthBolts
3.2.1Turn-of-NutInstallation
3.2.2CalibratedWrenchInstallation
3.2.3PretensionsObtainedusingTurn-of-Nut
andCalibratedWrenchMethods
3.2.4Tension-ControlBolts
3.2.5UseofDirectTensionIndicators
3.3SelectionofSnug-TightenedorPretensionedBolts
3.4InspectionofInstallation
3.4.1General
3.4.2JointsUsingSnug-TightBolts
3.4.3JointsUsingPretensionedBolts
3.4.4Arbitration
4BehaviorofIndividualBolts
4.1Introduction
4.2BoltsinTension
4.3BoltsinShear
4.4BoltsinCombinedTensionandShear
5BoltsinShearSplices
5.1Introduction
5.2Slip-CriticalJoints
5.3Bearing-TypeJoints
5.3.1Introduction
5.3.2BoltShearCapacity
5.3.3BearingCapacity
5.4ShearLag
5.5BlockShear
6BoltsinTension
6.1Introduction
6.2SingleFastenersinTension
6.3BoltForceinTensionConnections
7FatigueofBoltedandRivetedJoints
7.1Introduction
7.2RivetedJoints
7.3BoltedJoints
7.3.1BoltedShearSplices
7.3.2BoltsinTensionJoints
8SpecialTopics
8.1Introduction
8.2UseofWashersinJointswithStandardHoles
8.3OversizeorSlottedHoles
8.4UseofLongBoltsorShortBolts
8.5GalvanizedBolts
8.6ReuseofHigh-StrengthBolts
8.7JointswithCombinedBoltsandWelds
8.8SurfaceCoatings
References
Index Abstract
Provides the structural engineer with the information necessary to select suitable high-strength bolts, specify the methods of their installation and inspection, and to design connections that use this type of fastener.
