Bolted Joint Analysis

The tables below provide equations for some of the

thread profile dimensions of interest for both unified
inch threads and ISO metric threads. In the case of
metric threads, the thread profile is based on a
parameter H, the height of the fundamental triangle.
The value of H is related to the thread pitch, P by:
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 Finite Element Approach to Member Stiffness

• Exponential curve-fit of finite element results can be used for

case of common material within the grip

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Unfortunately, this method is quite complex since frictional coefficients between heavily loaded parts are not easily estimated
with accuracy. A simpler approach is to assume that the nut factor usually ranges from 0.11 to 0.15 for lubricated fasteners. The
lower end of this range provides the most conservative approach with respect to bolt loading since it produces the highest bolt
preload. The upper end of the range provides the most conservative estimate for joint separation (to be discussed later) since it
yields the lowest bolt preload. For unlubricated fasteners, a nut factor on the order of 0.2 may be used. When selecting a nut
factor, the engineer may wish to examine both extremes of a reasonable range in order to assess the impacts on joint design.