In this workshop, participants gain in-depth insights into bolt calculation according to VDI 2230. The course begins with the fundamental principles of bolts, followed by a detailed introduction to VDI 2230, illustrated with numerous practical examples. eAssistant and TBK 2014 are used to support the learning process.
This seminar is designed for young professionals, experienced engineers, designers, and technicians seeking to deepen their knowledge in bolt design and calculation.
Main Topics
- Basics: Helical axis, thread profiles, bolt types, nuts, strength grades of screws and nuts, types of bolted joints
- General kind of loads acting on bolted joints
- Assembly, assembly preload, yield point
- Tightening technique, tightening factor
- Embedment of bolted joints
- Load introduction factor
- Loads and deformation at the opening limit
- Bolt under bending moment
- Joint diagram
- Pre-dimensioning and rough calculation according to VDI 2230-1
- Introduction and basics of VDI 2230-1
- Notes and comments on VDI 2230-2
- Calculation of bolted joints with eAssistant/TBK 2014: Supported variants, operating data, assembly, clamped parts, joints, dimensioning, estimation of bolt size, load introduction
- Exercises for concentric clamping with concentric loading, transverse loading, bolted joints by axial and transverse load, flange connections
- Notes for the design of bolted joints