Achieving Bolted Joint Integrity through Load Measurement

Starting from an assumption of zero knowledge, this talk will introduce the basics of bolting, how they are tightened, the limitations of use and failure modes. Then diving into how load measurement works, how it can address the issues highlighted, and how RotaBolt as a product line is used to measure the load in bolting applications with examples of where this has been successful.

Agenda:
-First Principles of bolting
-Terminology
-Tightening methods
-Limitations
-Failure modes
-RotaBolt Product
-Q&A

The talk will be hosted through Microsoft Teams and a link for the event will be sent out in the days leading up to the talk. This talk is brought to you by the IMechEs’ South Lancashire Young Members Panel in collaboration with James Walker. For any event enquirers please contact the SLYMP secretary at matthew.hutson@member.imeche.org.