Students will learn about . . .
Stress and deflection calculations for bolts.
Considerations in designing for fatigue.
The three failure modes in threaded fasteners.
Effects of deflection in internal and external threads.
Causes and effects of nut dilation.
Characteristics of coarse threads versus fine threads.
Factors that affect the strength of fasteners.
The common configurations of nuts, bolts and washers.
Common grades of fasteners and how to identify them.
Strength and materials of the various grades of nuts and bolts.
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