U Bolts
U Bolts
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I have a vertical steel pipe that I want to fasten a horizontal member to it by using U-Bolt. The U-bolt will be tightened around the vertical pipe column and will run through the horizontal member. How much vertical force and how one go about computing it? Are their "cook book" type tables with such values?
The vertical pipe is 2.5-inch diameter. The U-bolt will be stainless steel, 0.5-inch diameter.
Thanks for your help in advance.
The vertical pipe is 2.5-inch diameter. The U-bolt will be stainless steel, 0.5-inch diameter.
Thanks for your help in advance.






RE: U Bolts
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That is exactly what I think. I need to specify the torque (tensioning of the U-bolt).
RE: U Bolts
There are formulas and tables to calculate the torque required to get a given tension in the bolt.
For non-lubricated high strength bolts, 1/2" in diameter, an old AISC publication shows hat a torque of 90 ft-lbs is required to produce a tension in the bolt of 10,850 pounds.
Torque and tension should vary linearly except for small values.
Hope this help
AEF