AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THE RELAXATION OF BOLTS
Loss of pre-load with time, commonly known as ‘Relaxation’ is an established phenomena. Behaviour of a bolted joint depends upon the pre-load in the bolts in use, not the pre-load introduced by the mechanic. Loss of pre-load is expected due to the many factors such as embedment relaxation, gasket cr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia
2015-05-01
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| Series: | International Islamic University Malaysia Engineering Journal |
| Online Access: | http://journals.iium.edu.my/ejournal/index.php/iiumej/article/view/539 |