Diameter of Bolt under Load Formula

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Bolt diameter measure the distance from the outer thread on one side to the outer thread on the other side. This is called the major diameter and will usually be the proper size of the bolt. Check FAQs
db=(FStud4π1nft)0.5
db - Bolt Diameter?FStud - Load by Stud?n - Number of Bolts?ft - Allowable Stress in Stud Material?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.4565Edit=(27Edit43.141613Edit55Edit)0.5
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
db=(FStud4π1nft)0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
db=(27N4π1355N/mm²)0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
db=(27N43.14161355N/mm²)0.5
Next Step Convert Units
db=(27N43.1416135.5E+7N/m²)0.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
db=(2743.1416135.5E+7)0.5
Next Step Evaluate
db=0.000456451847557309m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
db=0.456451847557309mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
db=0.4565mm

Diameter of Bolt under Load Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Bolt Diameter
Bolt diameter measure the distance from the outer thread on one side to the outer thread on the other side. This is called the major diameter and will usually be the proper size of the bolt.
Symbol: db
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Load by Stud
Load by Stud is the term applied when some form of spring energization is included in the stud bolting system.
Symbol: FStud
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Bolts
Number of Bolts is simply defined as the number of bolts that are under our consideration.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Allowable Stress in Stud Material
Allowable Stress in Stud Material is defined as the material failure stress (a property of the material) divided by a factor of safety greater than one.
Symbol: ft
Measurement: StressUnit: N/mm²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

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How to Evaluate Diameter of Bolt under Load?

Diameter of Bolt under Load evaluator uses Bolt Diameter = (Load by Stud*4/pi*1/(Number of Bolts*Allowable Stress in Stud Material))^(0.5) to evaluate the Bolt Diameter, The Diameter of Bolt under Load formula is defined as as the size of the bolt or stud that the ring or spade terminal will be placed around. Bolt Diameter is denoted by db symbol.

How to evaluate Diameter of Bolt under Load using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Diameter of Bolt under Load, enter Load by Stud (FStud), Number of Bolts (n) & Allowable Stress in Stud Material (ft) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Diameter of Bolt under Load

What is the formula to find Diameter of Bolt under Load?
The formula of Diameter of Bolt under Load is expressed as Bolt Diameter = (Load by Stud*4/pi*1/(Number of Bolts*Allowable Stress in Stud Material))^(0.5). Here is an example- 456.4518 = (27*4/pi*1/(3*55000000))^(0.5).
How to calculate Diameter of Bolt under Load?
With Load by Stud (FStud), Number of Bolts (n) & Allowable Stress in Stud Material (ft) we can find Diameter of Bolt under Load using the formula - Bolt Diameter = (Load by Stud*4/pi*1/(Number of Bolts*Allowable Stress in Stud Material))^(0.5). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
Can the Diameter of Bolt under Load be negative?
No, the Diameter of Bolt under Load, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Diameter of Bolt under Load?
Diameter of Bolt under Load is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Diameter of Bolt under Load can be measured.
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