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An Investigation of the Bearing Strength of Bolted Connections in Aluminum and Titanium Alloys

Tinl, Nicholas E.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1322506214

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2011, Master of Science in Engineering, University of Akron, Civil Engineering.
Bolted connections are one of the most common methods by which loads are transmitted between metal structural elements. Because of this, being able to predict the behavior of such connections is a primary concern in structural design. Though much research exists on the behavior of an individual bolt connecting two structural steel elements, research is limited when it comes to other metallic alloys seeing increased applications in modern structures. Two such metals are aluminum and titanium alloys. In this research paper, the limited research on the influence of edge distance on the strength of a single bolt in aluminum is expanded upon. Additionally, the bearing capacity of a single bolt in Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy is investigated and unique features of its behavior noted. The effect of material ductility on the ability of both alloys to withstand bolt bearing loads is highlighted, and recommendations for design suggested.
Craig Menzemer, Dr. (Advisor)
Anil Patnaik, Dr. (Advisor)
Tirumalai Srivatsan, Dr. (Advisor)
87 p.
Aerospace Materials; Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Mechanics
titanium alloy; aluminum alloy; bolt bearing behavior; bolted connections; tear-out failure

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  • Tinl, N. E. (2011). An Investigation of the Bearing Strength of Bolted Connections in Aluminum and Titanium Alloys [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1322506214

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Tinl, Nicholas. An Investigation of the Bearing Strength of Bolted Connections in Aluminum and Titanium Alloys. 2011. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1322506214.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Tinl, Nicholas. "An Investigation of the Bearing Strength of Bolted Connections in Aluminum and Titanium Alloys." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1322506214

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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