LIST OF FIGURES

Fig. No Fig. Name Page No.

1 Basic metric threads for M20×2.5 3
2 Load and boundary conditions for the basic model 4
3 Finite element mesh and stress distribution at the 6
contacting threads
4 Bolt of shank diameter = major diameter 8
5 Bolt of shank diameter = minor diameter 8
6 Model B – Groove in the nut 9
7 Model C – Step on the nut 10
8 Model D – Step on nut and groove on bolt 11
9 Model E – Step on the nut, groove on the bolt and 12
reduced shank diameter

LIST OF TABLES

Table No. Table Name Page No.

1 Effect of coefficient of friction between threads on stress 7
concentration factor for base model
2 Different design modifications 13

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 NOMENCLATURE

M - Metric standards
Do - Major diameter
Di - Minor diameter
p - Pitch of the threads
E - Young’s modulus
µ - Poisson’s ratio
P - Surface pressure
K - Stress concentration factor
H - Height of nut
W - Width of nut
T - Height of threads

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 CONTENTS

Sr. No. Title Page No.

1 Introduction 1
2 Literature Review 2
3 Finite Element Model 3
4 Design Modifications 8
5 Model B 9
6 Model C 10
7 Model D 11
8 Model E 13
9 Summary 14
10 References 15

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 ABSTRACT

Bolt-Nut connectors are one of the basic types of fasteners used in machines and
structures. They play an important role in the safety of the system. Most frequent
reason for the failures of bolt-nut system is the stress concentration in the threads.
Stress concentration due variable cross-section and unequal load distribution can
cause failure in connectors. Various geometric modifications to basic Bolt-Nut
connectors including grooves and steps on the bolt and nut are studied using finite
element software ANSYS 14.5 Workbench. Modelling and analysis of different
designs results in some significantreduction in stress concentration.

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