The deflection of a rigid flange as it affects and is in turn affected by varying amounts of gasket compression between the bolt holes is mathematically analyzed. Fiber polymeric gaskets that can be ...
In this case study, Lamons helped a Montana refinery overcome a critical flange misalignment issue during the final stages of ...
• Structural properties of bolted joints depend on bolt and clamped-member stiffnesses. • Clamped members can be treated as a sleeve or hollow cylinder. Sound designs of bolted joints rely on a good ...