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    The document discusses reasons for including bolted joints in simulations. It notes that bolted connections should be modeled if they are potential failure points, important to the load path, or if loss of preload is a concern. Additional questions are posed about how to model bolts efficiently depending on whether bolt threads or preload are the focus. Simplified modeling can be used if bolts are not the point of interest.

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    • DECEMBER 2019

    Modeling Preloaded Bolted


    Joints

    Preloaded Bolted Joint Analysis – Lesson 3


    Reasons for Including Bolts in Simulations

    Simulation can be used to solve problems with different design criteria and failure
    mechanisms.
    • Understanding the importance of the design criteria helps in setting up the problem
    for simulation.
    • How the bolted connections are modeled can impact available results, as well as the
    computational efficiency of the simulation.

    2
    Reasons for Including Bolts in Simulations (continued)

    • Before modeling the bolted connections, three


    important questions must be answered:
    ‐ Is the bolted connection a potential point of failure?
    ‐ Is the bolted connection important in the load path?
    ‐ Is the loss of bolt preload a concern (e.g., gaskets)? Here, the bolts are of primary importance

    • Inclusion of bolts may not be necessary if the answer


    is “no” for any of the above questions.
    ‐ In these cases, the bolted connection or detailed bolt modeling
    can be removed, and other contacts/connections can be used
    to solve the problem.

    When the bolts/screws are not a point of interest

    3
    Balancing Modeling Needs with Objectives

    Bolted connections may contain large numbers of bolts.


    • This can add to complexity to the model setup due to the number of contact/target pairings.

    4
    Additional Questions for Efficient Numerical Modeling

    • How should the bolt (and nut) be modeled?

    Bolt with threads Bolt without threads Bolt as a line body

    More details on bolt modeling will be presented in subsequent lessons.

    5
    Additional Questions for Efficient Numerical Modeling
    Are the bolt threads a point of interest?
    If the answer is YES:

    • Full geometric details of threads on bolt and nut


    • Using nonlinear contact between threads
    • Fine mesh on threads
    • Least efficient approach

    If the answer is NO: • No geometric details of threads on bolt and nut


    • Using bonded contact in place of threads
    • When the bolts are preloaded and being acted upon
    by shear force
    • Most efficient approach

    6
    Additional Questions for Efficient Numerical Model

    How to connect a bolt to the assembly?

    Bolt head to flange/assembly contact Bolt thread to nut/assembly contact


    • No relative motion between the bolt and assembly; the • Bolt is tightly fastened to the assembly; no relative slippage
    bolt cannot detach from the assembly — Use linear with assembly — Use linear contact: bonded
    contact: bonded/no separation • Threads are of primary interest; when modeling the actual
    • Possible separation between bolt and assembly; bolt can threads on the bolt and the assembly — Use nonlinear
    detach from the assembly — Use nonlinear contact: contact frictional/rough
    frictionless/frictional/rough

    7
    How Is the Bolted Design Evaluated?

    The reliability and safety of bolted joints are of high importance.


    • Failure of a single bolt can cause a safety hazard for the
    assembly.
    Joint analysis must consider:
    • Load history
    ‐ Monotonic or cyclic loading? (Example: fatigue failure due to cyclic loading, which can
    occur suddenly without visible indications.)

    • Failure mechanism
    ‐ Due to bolt breakage, thread slippage, loss of preload? (Example: gasket between the
    bolt head and assembly surface fails over time, resulting in loss of preload.)

    • Analysis type
    ‐ Static or dynamic?

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