Pre-tensioning bolts in hardened epoxy?
Pre-tensioning bolts in hardened epoxy?
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Hi there,
If bolts are installed as snug tight before the epoxy is placed around the bolts, is it still possible to pre-tension the bolts (using turn of the nut method) after the epoxy is placed and has hardened (see sketch)? Or would the hardened epoxy completely prevent the bolts from turning a 1/2 turn?
If bolts are installed as snug tight before the epoxy is placed around the bolts, is it still possible to pre-tension the bolts (using turn of the nut method) after the epoxy is placed and has hardened (see sketch)? Or would the hardened epoxy completely prevent the bolts from turning a 1/2 turn?






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@MotorCity Thanks for the advice, shims are used along with the epoxy.
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