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Actual Bolt Area in Packing Formulas
Actual Bolt Area is defined as cross-sectional area of the bolts using root diameter of thread or least diameter of an unthreaded portion (if less), to prevent damage to the gasket during bolting-up. And is denoted by A
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. Actual Bolt Area is usually measured using the Square Millimeter for Area. Note that the value of Actual Bolt Area is always positive.
Formulas to find Actual Bolt Area in Packing
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Actual Cross-sectional Area of Bolts given Root Diameter of Thread
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Packing formulas that make use of Actual Bolt Area
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Stress Required for Gasket Seating
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Gasket Width given actual Cross-sectional Area of Bolts
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Bolt Load in Design of Flange for Gasket Seating
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Stress Required for Gasket Seating given Bolt Load
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List of variables in Packing formulas
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Gasket Unit Seating Load
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Gasket Diameter
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Gasket Width
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Stress Required for Gasket Seating
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FAQ
What is the Actual Bolt Area?
Actual Bolt Area is defined as cross-sectional area of the bolts using root diameter of thread or least diameter of an unthreaded portion (if less), to prevent damage to the gasket during bolting-up. Actual Bolt Area is usually measured using the Square Millimeter for Area. Note that the value of Actual Bolt Area is always positive.
Can the Actual Bolt Area be negative?
No, the Actual Bolt Area, measured in Area cannot be negative.
What unit is used to measure Actual Bolt Area?
Actual Bolt Area is usually measured using the Square Millimeter[mm²] for Area. Square Meter[mm²], Square Kilometer[mm²], Square Centimeter[mm²] are the few other units in which Actual Bolt Area can be measured.
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