Books on contact stresses in bolted joints

[John_G]

Hi,

can anybody point to books, codes, papers etc. that have contact stress graphs of lap joint bearing surfaces in them? (not just joint strengths, factors etc.)
Preferably, with metal bolts connecting plastic laps.

Thanks.

 

[dhengr]

John_G:
One of the best developments and presentations on this topic that I’ve seen is the European Yield Model (EYM). I’ve seen it as relates to bolted, et.al. (doweled) timber (wood framing) joints in various Wood Engineering text books, and the National Design Specification (NDS), AF&PA, American Wood Council, for wood framing design. Certainly, some of the material properties and behavior would have to be changed, but the general theory on the problem should still apply even if you are using plastic instead of wood. A number of good Strength of Materials and Theory of Elasticity texts would be helpful in understanding the various subjects which are part of this development. In particular, take a look at Hertz bearing and contact stresses.

 

[Sparweb]

This subject is of concern in some aircraft structures. This book is good value for the data within it:
Niu, Airframe Structural Design

No one believes the theory except the one who developed it. Everyone believes the experiment except the one who ran it.
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