Mechanical Characteristics and Design Method for Bolted Circular Flange Joints Subjected to External Tensile Loads

The characteristics of bolted circular flange joints tightened with bolt number N are analyzed using FEM such as the interface stress distributions in initial clamping state, those in operation and the load factor under tensile loadings. Then the effects of the bolt pitch circle diameter D and the bolt number N on the load factor and the interface stress distributions are examined. The FEM results of the load factor and a load when the...