ME 589 - Fasteners and Bolted Joints

(4 credits)

A systems approach to the analysis, design and reliability of bolted joints under static and dynamic forces. System variables include the fastener, the joint, assembly tool, control methods, post assembly loads and relaxation and environmental factors. Laboratory experiments to illustrate torque tension relationship, role of friction, use of ultrasonics, effect of non-parallel contact and elastic interaction in bolted flanges. Project required. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for both ME 589 and ME 489. Offered winter.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ME 486).