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    Modelling Lap joint with HSFG Bolts In MSc Nastaran

    There are no special elements that will model bolted joints in nastran as far as I am aware. There are two approaches: 1. Use a beam representing the bolt with contact gaps between the mating surfaces of the joint. Friction is created when the beam has a preload applied. This will probably...

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