Estimating clamping pressure distribution and stiffness in aircraft bolted joints by finite-element analysis

2009 ◽  
Vol 223 (7) ◽  
pp. 863-871 ◽  
Author(s):  
R H Oskouei ◽  
M Keikhosravy ◽  
C Soutis
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Bolted Joints ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Clamping Pressure

Self-Loosening Mechanism of Nuts Due to Lateral Motion of Fastened Plate

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasumasa Shoji ◽  
Toshiyuki Sawa ◽  
Hiroshi Yamanaka
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Bolted Joints ◽  
Lateral Motion ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
New Approach ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Mechanical Element ◽  
Vibration Tests

As self-loosening of nuts is really a problem for bolted joints in practical use, countermeasures for the loosening is highly required. In this situation non-loosening fasteners are one of the resolutions for any fastened machinery as an essential mechanical element. Self-loosening of threaded bolt/nut systems has been researched in number of works and most researches were based on experiment and a few were based on the finite element analysis in these years. Using this new approach, various types of nuts can also be examined. Among these nuts eccentric nuts and slit nuts are especially expected to be the solution, as these nuts are reported to endure NAS vibration tests and were not loosened. In the authors’ previous paper, an eccentric nut and a normal nut were analyzed and compared in the aspect of loosening property. In this paper degree of loosening of various nuts was investigated by experiment and the FEA.

Analysis of Contact Pressure Distribution on 3-Bolt Self-Energized Connector Seals

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajeev Madazhy ◽  
Sheril Mathews ◽  
Erik Howard
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Contact Pressure ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Operating Pressure ◽  
Seal Ring ◽  
Contact Pressure Distribution ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Novel Design

A novel design using 3 bolts for a self-energized seal connector is proposed for quick assembly applications. Contact pressure distribution on the surface of the seal ring during initial bolt-up and subsequent operating pressure is analyzed for 3″ and 10″ connectors using Finite Element Analysis. FEA is performed on a 3″ and 10″ ANSI RF flange assembly and contact pressure distribution on the RF gasket is compared with the tapered seal ring assemblies. Hydrostatic tests are carried out for the tapered seal and ANSI bolted connectors to evaluate maximum pressure at which leak occurs for both size assemblies.

A Method for Characterizing Running-In of Sliding Contacts

2016 ◽  
Vol 681 ◽  
pp. 228-233
Author(s):  
R. Ismail ◽  
M. Tauviqirrahman ◽  
J. Jamari ◽  
D.J. Schipper
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Sliding Contact ◽  
Wear Depth ◽  
Contact Pressure Distribution ◽  
Sliding Contacts ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Proposed Model

Although in terms of conservation wear is undesirable, however, running-in wear is encouraged rather than avoided. Running-in is rather complex and most of the studies related to the change in micro-geometry have been conducted statistically. The purpose of this study was to characterize the running-in of sliding contacts using finite element analysis based on measured micro-geometries. The developed model combines the finite element simulation, Archard’s wear equation and updated geometry to calculate the contact pressure distribution and wear depth. Results show that the proposed model is able to predict the running-in phase of sliding contact system.

Load Transfer Analysis of Cracked Bolted Joints

2010 ◽  
Vol 118-120 ◽  
pp. 147-150
Author(s):  
Da Zhao Yu ◽  
Yue Liang Chen ◽  
Yong Gao ◽  
Wen Lin Liu ◽  
Zhong Hu Jia
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Bolted Joints ◽  
Bolted Joint ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Three-dimensional finite element model of a cracked bolted joint has been developed in the non-linear finite element code MSC.Marc and attempts were made to validate it by comparing results with those of experiments and other finite element. Issues in modeling the contact between the joint parts, which affect the accuracy and efficiency of the model, were presented. Experimental measurements of load transfer were compared with results from finite element analysis. The results show that three-dimensional finite element model of cracked bolted joint can produce results in close agreement with experiment. Three-dimensional effects such as bolt titling, seconding and through-thickness variations in stress and strain are well represented by such models. Three-dimensional finite element analysis was also used to study the effects of hole mod and crack on the load transfer behaviour of single lap bolted joints. The results show that hole mode has big effect on load transfer of cracked bolted joint. In the whole progress of crack growth, the load transfer through bolt 1 decrease, and almost all of the load duduction of bolt 1 transfer into blot 2 rather than into bolt 3.

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