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eliminating the unknown.

the assembly of bolted joints is o en a universally accepted exercise in "guessing, tightening, and hoping"

In attempt to address industry's practice of relying on uncontrolled bolt tightening, a number of methods have been devised to ensure accurate bolt "tightness":

calibrated torque - since applied torque does not have a direct relationship to a bolt's tightness (http://www.heviitech.com/torque-danger/), calibration is of
little to no value in controlling bolt load (more (http://www.heviitech.com/torque-wrench-calibration/)).
bolt tensioning - eliminates most of the friction problems which detrimentally a ect torquing methods. However, the final bolt tightness is still unknown a er
the procedure has been completed. Issues are compounded with multiple passes.
turn-of-nut - highly variable. Dependant upon surface conditions, geometry and, in some cases, gasketing.
indicating washers - single-use washers which deform or release a pigment at a predetermined bolt load. Somewhat subjective and o en misleading because
they can't indicate if a bolt has been over-tightened.
tension control bolts - special bolts in which applied force is stopped when the fastener attachment breaks o at desired stress. They su er the same issues as
indicating washers
torque-tension meter - tension-indicating jig into which a sample bolt is torqued. Highly variable and not representative of actual conditions since the results
only apply to the particular bolt tested within the proof environment.
datum rod bolts - specially machined bolts incorporating internal mechanical linkages to provide a physical indication of a bolt's tightness. Very expensive
and functionally compromised by severe operating environments. Furthermore, variations of this method cannot identify over-tightened fasteners. Stud
variants are subject to significant inaccuracy.
indicating bolts - special bolts where the colour of a built-in indicator changes with load. Based on the same principal as above. Simple, but bolt load
interpretation is subjective.
micrometer - a mechanical measurement of bolt elongation. Very accurate since bolt elongation has a direct correlation to bolt load. Yet o en impractical for
field applications and impossible for fasteners in blind holes.
strain gauge - an electronic measurement of strain. Very accurate yet impractical for most field applications and many production applications.
ultrasonic elongation measurement - usually considered as the "ultimate" method to measure bolt load accurately and with full traceability on common
bolts. This technology (http://www.heviitech.com/ultrasonic_bolt_stress_control/) has a further benefit unique to those listed above in that when utilised
properly; it can o en detect internal physical fastener flaws. Earlier systems were expensive and complex. Although modern systems have become more
economical and simpler to use, competent and well-trained operators are required to use the equipment.

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