Oct 3, 2019 #1 MadhuBR Structural Mar 22, 2018 2 Is there any formula for A325X bolt length calculation or its same as usual bolt length calculation
Oct 3, 2019 #2 Lomarandil Structural Jun 10, 2014 1,917 Bolt length -- as in which length bolt to order? Same as any other structural bolt, with the added step of making sure the shank length is adequate to achieve an X condition (depending on number and thickness of plies, etc.). ---- just call me Lo. Upvote 0 Downvote
Bolt length -- as in which length bolt to order? Same as any other structural bolt, with the added step of making sure the shank length is adequate to achieve an X condition (depending on number and thickness of plies, etc.). ---- just call me Lo.
Oct 3, 2019 #3 azcats Structural Oct 17, 1999 693 And depending on your relative ply thicknesses, the bolt may only be 'X' if installed in one particular direction. Upvote 0 Downvote
And depending on your relative ply thicknesses, the bolt may only be 'X' if installed in one particular direction.
Oct 3, 2019 #4 RWW0002 Structural Jun 10, 2011 388 Look for "Specifying Bolt Length for High-Strength Bolts" by Charles Carter https://www.aisc.org/Specifying-Bolt-Length-for-High-Strength-Bolts#.XZYydGZOmuA This is a useful guide for bolt detailing in general and includes some charts that should help you out. Upvote 0 Downvote
Look for "Specifying Bolt Length for High-Strength Bolts" by Charles Carter https://www.aisc.org/Specifying-Bolt-Length-for-High-Strength-Bolts#.XZYydGZOmuA This is a useful guide for bolt detailing in general and includes some charts that should help you out.
Oct 3, 2019 #5 JLNJ Structural Oct 26, 2006 1,986 I avoid specifying X bolts (threads excluded from the shear plane) due to the real possibility of a bolt mix-up on site. Upvote 0 Downvote
I avoid specifying X bolts (threads excluded from the shear plane) due to the real possibility of a bolt mix-up on site.
