Standardized Calculation of Bolted Joints for Future Requirements

The title of this paper covers two questions: a) Which items have to be considered for ‘Standardized Calculation’? b) Which ‘requirements’ have to be focused in future? The contribution starts with the fundamental approach of bolted joint mechanics, looks to the focus of present design standards and lists the main risks for bolted joints today. From this the future requirements are derived. Examples are given to selected aspects. Conclusions are drawn to overcome the future challenges for bolted joint design with five needs.Copyright © 2011 by ASME