An analytical Study on the Load Transmission Mechanism and the Limit State of bearing connection with high strength bolts

Abstract

In the current design method, high strength bolts is widely used as how to join components. The provisions of bearing connection joints high strength bolts is specified in the present design standard, but those are similar to the rivet connection. They are not conditions that bolt touches bolt hole, therefore it is necessary to clear those dynamics movement and limit state. This paper shows load transmission mechanism and limit strength of the bearing connection for high strength bolts, with the elasto-plastic finite displacement analysis for high strength bolted joints, and what various parameters affect is investigated.