Mar 15, 2005 #2 UcfSE Structural Dec 27, 2002 2,525 That's too general of a question. Are you a student? Upvote 0 Downvote
Mar 15, 2005 Thread starter #3 ScanHead Mechanical Mar 14, 2005 3 No, just trying to brush up on bolt sizing. I'm using two M6 bolts (grade 10.9) for a bracket. I want to make sure the bracket will break before the bolts. What do I need to consider? Upvote 0 Downvote
No, just trying to brush up on bolt sizing. I'm using two M6 bolts (grade 10.9) for a bracket. I want to make sure the bracket will break before the bolts. What do I need to consider?
Mar 15, 2005 #4 CoryPad Materials Apr 15, 2002 5,192 Consider: geometry: bolt shank diameters (threaded, unthreaded, etc.) forces: bolt pretension, applied external forces material: allowable tension and shear stresses (see ISO 898-1) This is a start... Regards, Cory Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora. Upvote 0 Downvote
Consider: geometry: bolt shank diameters (threaded, unthreaded, etc.) forces: bolt pretension, applied external forces material: allowable tension and shear stresses (see ISO 898-1) This is a start... Regards, Cory Please see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips Fora.
Mar 23, 2005 #5 ccw Nuclear Apr 3, 2002 255 Hi Scanhead, Also, check out Machinery's Handbook, 25th ed pp.1400-1416. Upvote 0 Downvote
Mar 23, 2005 #6 metman Materials Feb 18, 2002 1,187 Yes Machiniery's Handbook is good. Referred to it today in fact. Another excellent source is Tool and Manufacturing Engineering Handbook. Upvote 0 Downvote
Yes Machiniery's Handbook is good. Referred to it today in fact. Another excellent source is Tool and Manufacturing Engineering Handbook.
