Approved by the Research Council on Structural Connections of the Engineers Foundation, November 13, 1985. Endorsed by American Institute of Steel Construction. Endorsed by Industrial Fasterners ...

Some joint-design considerations are universal; others vary with the assembly methods used. Each joining technique has particular design requirements, while certain joint requirements may suggest a ...

From bus fleets to biomethane stations, Hexagon Agility’s carbon fiber cylinders — 80% lighter than steel and able to hold twice the gas — have been advancing Norway, Sweden and Finland’s drive to ...

Bolt loosening detection and structural health monitoring (SHM) represent pivotal research areas in civil, mechanical and aerospace engineering. In bolted structures, ensuring optimal tightening ...

In the complex world of industrial construction and mechanical engineering, the integrity of a structure is often only as strong as its smallest component. Whether it is a soaring skyscraper, a ...

All joints serve some purpose, or no one would have bought the fasteners and taken the time to install them. Consider the cost of failure anywhere from minor property damage to major loss of life or ...