Published July 1999 | Version v1
Journal article

A study of the helical effect on the thread connection by three dimensional finite element analysis

  • 1. Inst. of Nucl. Energy Res., Taoyuan (Taiwan). Nucl. Div.
  • 2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li (Taiwan)

Description

The three-dimensional finite element analysis of bolted joints with finite sliding deformable contact has been studied, and the helical and friction effect on the load distribution of each thread is analyzed. It shows the analytical analysis by Yamamoto's method reaches a lower value of load ratio than the finite element analysis at the first thread. The load distribution on each thread between axisymmetrical model and three-dimensional model are provided. Hence, although increasing the coefficient of friction and decreasing the lead angle may improve the load distribution slightly, for 1-inch 16UNF bolt joints, the error of load ratio at the first thread in axisymmetrical finite element model is 12% with respect to three-dimensional analysis. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Engineering and Design
Journal Volume
191
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 109-116
ISSN
0029-5493
CODEN
NEDEAU

Conference

Title
2. International workshop on the integrity of nuclear components
Dates
20-21 Apr 1998
Place
Tokyo (Japan)

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Switzerland
INIS RN
31002797
Subject category
S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COMPUTER CALCULATIONS; DEFORMATION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; NUCLEAR ENGINEERING; REACTOR MATERIALS; SLIDING FRICTION; STRESS ANALYSIS
Descriptors DEC
CALCULATION METHODS; ENGINEERING; FRICTION; MATERIALS; NUMERICAL SOLUTION

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