Mechanics of Bolted Connections — Lesson 2, Part 1

A bolted joint is one of the most common elements in construction and machine design. It is essential for transferring forces between assemblies and preventing assembly separation. In this video, we will have a look at the types of bolted joints, as well as the types of threaded bolts that we use. We also talk about bolt preload and how using various kinds of bolted joints affects it. // INTERESTED IN MORE? Visit Ansys Innovation Courses for free courses, including videos, handouts, simulation examples with starting files, homework problems, and quizzes. Visit today → // DOWNLOAD FREE ANSYS SOFTWARE Ansys offers free student product downloads for homework, capstone projects, student competitions, online learning and more! Download today → // QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR USING ANSYS? Get help from Ansys experts and peers through the Ansys Learning Forum. Search for answers to common questions, browse discussion categories or ask questions. Visit today → // STAY IN THE LOOP Follow our Ansys Academic LinkedIn showcase page for updates on learning resources, events, job opportunities, cutting-edge simulation content and more! Follow today → 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Tension Joints 02:21 - Shear Joints