A Simple, Reusable and Low-Cost LVDT-Based in Situ Bolt Preload Monitoring System during Fastening for a Truck Wheel Assembly
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Concept of L-PMS
3. Materials and Methods
3.1. Materials
3.2. Preparation of L-PMS
3.3. Experimental Details
4. Results and Discussion
4.1. L-PMS Test
4.2. Prediction of Sensitivity from FEA
4.3. Determination of Snug Force
4.4. Estimation of Final Clamping Force
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Parameters | Value |
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Major diameter (d, mm) | 18 |
Pitch (P, mm) | 1.5 |
Yield strength (σYmin, MPa) | 940 |
Nominal yield force (FY, kN) | 203 |
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Jang, S.; Nam, J.; Lee, S.; Oh, J.H. A Simple, Reusable and Low-Cost LVDT-Based in Situ Bolt Preload Monitoring System during Fastening for a Truck Wheel Assembly. Metals 2019, 9, 336. https://doi.org/10.3390/met9030336
Jang S, Nam J, Lee S, Oh JH. A Simple, Reusable and Low-Cost LVDT-Based in Situ Bolt Preload Monitoring System during Fastening for a Truck Wheel Assembly. Metals. 2019; 9(3):336. https://doi.org/10.3390/met9030336
Chicago/Turabian StyleJang, Shin, Juhyun Nam, Samgon Lee, and Je Hoon Oh. 2019. "A Simple, Reusable and Low-Cost LVDT-Based in Situ Bolt Preload Monitoring System during Fastening for a Truck Wheel Assembly" Metals 9, no. 3: 336. https://doi.org/10.3390/met9030336