Damage tolerance analyses of bolt/nut assemblies

Probably one of the most challenging problems in fracture mechanics is related to its application to fastener and joints. By nature, not only the quality such as material, manufacturing and mounting processes, of the fasteners are playing a role, but also the stiffness, surface conditions and geometry of the parts are to be considered. Moreover,...

Application of the virtual crack closure technique to calculate stress intensity factors for through cracks with an oblique elliptical crack front

Fatigue Rated Fastener Systems: an AGARD coordinated testing programme

The report contains the description, results and conclusions of a fatigue test programme which assessed the fatigue lives of fastener systems using different joints. High load transfer single shear joints were evaluated in a core programme; secondary bending and load transfer were determined experimentally. About 750 specimens were fatigue...