One of the most critical factors in determining the reliability of a threaded-fastener joint is the force the tightened fastener exerts on an assembly, which is known as preload. And preload depends ...
An Introduction to the Design and Behavior of Bolted Joints, John G. Bickford, 1995 Threaded-fastener technology has been around since screws were used at the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in the 7th ...