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DABJ — Design and Analysis of Bolted Joints
for Aerospace Engineers
Includes a close look at NASA-STD-5020, "Requirements for Threaded Fastening Systems in Spaceflight Hardware," which was released in March 2012 for use throughout NASA.
Course Overview: Just about everyone involved in developing hardware for space missions (or any other purpose, for that matter) has been affected by problems with mechanical joints. Common problems include structural failure, fatigue, unwanted and unpredicted loss of stiffness, joint shifting or loss of alignment, fastener loosening, material mismatch, incompatibility with the space environment, misdrilled holes, time–consuming and costly assembly, and inability to disassemble when needed. The objectives of this course are to:
- Build an understanding of how bolted joints behave and how they fail
- Impart effective processes, methods, and standards for design and analysis, drawing on a mix of theory, empirical data, and practical experience
- Share guidelines, rules of thumb, and valuable references
- Help you understand NASA-STD-5020
Target Audience: Mechanical design engineers, structural analysts, manufacturing engineers, and others interested.
Course Developer and Instructor: Tom Sarafin
Course Length: Three full days or five 5–hour days