Handbook of Bolts and Bolted Joints

Presenting time-tested standard as well as reliable emerging knowledge on threaded fasteners and joints, this book covers how to select parts and materials, predict behavior, control assembly processes, and solve on-the-job problems. It examines key issues affecting bolting in the automotive, pressure vessel, petrochemical, aerospace, and structural steel industries. The editors have successfully created a useful rather than scholarly handbook with chapters written in a straightforward, how-to-do-it manner. Theory is discussed only when necessary and the handbook's logical organization and thorough index enhances its usefulness.

MATERIAL PROPERTIES AND SELECTION Fastener Materials, A.C. Hood Joining with Aluminum Alloy Bolts and Nuts, R.E. Mack Thread Lubricants, G. Novak and T. Patel Adhesives and Sealants for Bolting, J. Cocco PROCESSING OF FASTENERS Fastener Manufacturing, J.A. Phebu and P.K. Kasp Fastener Coatings, J. Laurillard Fastener Quality, C.B. Wackrow THREADED FASTENERS Screw Threads, E. Schwartz and J.H. Bickford Fasteners Head Markings, C. Wilson Computing the Strength of a Fastener, J. Barron Computing the Stiffness of a Fastener, J. Barron Metric Fasteners, B. Marbacher Washers: A Guide to Their Function and Selection, M. Levinson Belleville Springs, G. Davet Vibration-Resistant Fasteners, J.R. Dudley Concrete Anchors, R.L. Zink Aerospace Bolts, S. Sadri DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF BOLTED JOINTS VDI Joint Design Procedures, A.W. Heston Design of Gasketed Joints, B.S. Nau ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Design Rules for Bolted Flanges, G. Bibel Design of Joints Loaded in Shear, R.T. Barrett Design Rules for Structural Steel Bolting, J.H. Bickford and W.A. Milek ASSEMBLY OF BOLTED JOINTS Behavior of a Bolted Joint During Assembly, J.H. Bickford Tightening Groups of Fasteners in a Structure and the Resulting Elastic Interaction, G. Bibel Hydraulically Powered Wrenches, G. Sturdevant Hydraulic Stud Tensioning, W. Biach The Multi-Jackbolt Tensioning System, R.H. Steinbock Selecting Fastening Strategies and Equipment for Mass Production, J.R. Bippus Torque Control of Assembly, J.H. Bickford Stretch Control, R. Corbett Increasing Joint Performance by Tightening Bolts to Yield, P.W. Wallace Torque-Angle-Tension Control, R.S. Shoberg Control with Direct Tension Indicators, D. Sharp Use of Ultrasonics in Bolted Joints, S. Nassar Selecting Preload for an Existing Joint, J. H. Bickford THE JOINT IN SERVICE Joint Diagrams, J.H. Bickford Bolt Fatigue, F.R. Kull Corrosion, K.E. Yee The Susceptibility of Fasteners to Hydrogen Embrittlement and Stress Corrosion Cracking, L. Raymond Vibration-and Shock-Induced Loosening, D. Hess TESTING AND INSPECTION OF BOLTS AND JOINTS Statistical Design and Analysis of Multivariable Experiments, B. Clément Field Testing of Structural Bolts and Installation Tools Using a Bolt Tension Calibrator, J. Wilhelm Torque-Tension Audits, R. Shoberg EDUCATION AND TRAINING Fastening Technology Education, B. Blendu