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Problem with Solidworks Simulation Bolt Feature

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Hello Everyone,

I am trying to model in Solidworks Simulation a connection between different steel structural elements with the bolt feature (counterbore with nut).

I have created three models all with the same contact behaviour-(no penetration), but different load and pre-load (for the bolts) conditions:
The first model: a Vertical load and pre-load in the bolts of 100 N.m;
The second model: only a pre-load in the bolts;
The third model:a vertical load and no pre-load;

My doubts with the results that i am obtaining are the followings:
1-Why do i have compression in the bolts (axial loads) for the first and third model (in the bolts positioned in the middle of the connection)? The bolts should only work in tension (tension beam element).
View attachment 1087

2-My other question is related with the case where the bolt is connecting more than two elements, like the edge bolts, i am using the advanced option from the bolt feature, and selecting all the internal faces in contact with the bolt, am i doing it right?
View attachment 1088

I am attaching the Solidworks model:
https://feupload.fe.up.pt/get/mouRLoHYH7WQ6qq

Thanks for the help.

Regards
 

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