Many composite structures are assembled with mechanically fastened (“bolted”) joints. Structural analysis of these attachments requires a linked set of design properties that are generated by D30 test ...

Approved by the Research Council on Structural Connections of the Engineers Foundation, November 13, 1985. Endorsed by American Institute of Steel Construction. Endorsed by Industrial Fasterners ...

Bolt loosening detection and structural health monitoring (SHM) represent pivotal research areas in civil, mechanical and aerospace engineering. In bolted structures, ensuring optimal tightening ...

The decision to change from a functional to a structural test methodology is a far-reaching one. Functional test vectors are meant to check for correct device functionality. Structural test vectors ...

Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for rock bolts and anchors are pivotal in ensuring the stability and longevity of underground structures, mines, tunnels, and slopes. This branch of research ...

All joints serve some purpose, or no one would have bought the fasteners and taken the time to install them. Consider the cost of failure anywhere from minor property damage to major loss of life or ...