Abstract: An experimental study is presented in order to determine the clamp load loss due to elastic interaction and gasket creep relaxation in bolted joints. Studied parameters include the gasket ...

Abstract: Leaks in general and hydraulic leaks in specific are one of the major failure modes for mobile equipment. In-plant leak rates may range from 1% to 25%, while field leaks may range from 1% ...

Abstract: A mathematical model is proposed for predicting the residual clamp load during creep and∕or relaxation in gasketed joints. An experimental procedure is developed to verify the proposed model for ...

Abstract: A novel mathematical model is proposed for studying elastic interaction in gasketed bolted joints. The model predicts the tension changes in tightened bolts due to the subsequent tightening of ...

Abstract: An improved mathematical model is proposed for predicting clamp load loss due gasket creep relaxation in bolted joints, taking into consideration gasket behavior, bolt stiffness, and joint ...