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Initial preload due to bolt tightening value is the tension created in a fastener when it is tightened. Check FAQs
Pl=Pb-ΔPi
Pl - Initial Preload Due to Bolt Tightening?Pb - Resultant Load on Pressurized Cylinder Bolt?ΔPi - Increase in Bolt Load of Cylinder?

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19450Edit=24500Edit-5050Edit
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Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pl=Pb-ΔPi
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pl=24500N-5050N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pl=24500-5050
LAST Step Evaluate
Pl=19450N

Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening Formula Elements

Variables
Initial Preload Due to Bolt Tightening
Initial preload due to bolt tightening value is the tension created in a fastener when it is tightened.
Symbol: Pl
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Resultant Load on Pressurized Cylinder Bolt
Resultant load on pressurized cylinder bolt is the total resultant force/load acting on the bolt after tightening the bolt.
Symbol: Pb
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Increase in Bolt Load of Cylinder
Increase in Bolt Load of Cylinder is the amount of variation in the externally applied force or load by the bolt or on the bolt by the effect of increase in pressure inside the cylinder.
Symbol: ΔPi
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Initial Preload Due to Bolt Tightening

​Go Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening given kb and kc
Pl=Pmax(kbkc+kb)

Other formulas in Bolt of Pressurized Cylinder category

​Go Thickness of Pressurized Cylinder
tw=(di2)(((σt+Piσt-Pi)12)-1)
​Go Internal Diameter of Pressurized Cylinder
di=2tw((σt+Piσt-Pi)12)-1
​Go Decrease in Outer Diameter of Cylinder given Total deformation in Pressure Vessel
δc=δ-δj
​Go Resultant Load on Bolt given Pre load
Pb=Pl+ΔPi

How to Evaluate Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening?

Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening evaluator uses Initial Preload Due to Bolt Tightening = Resultant Load on Pressurized Cylinder Bolt-Increase in Bolt Load of Cylinder to evaluate the Initial Preload Due to Bolt Tightening, Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening formula is defined as the amount of load into the bolt before it is actually tightened. Initial Preload Due to Bolt Tightening is denoted by Pl symbol.

How to evaluate Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening, enter Resultant Load on Pressurized Cylinder Bolt (Pb) & Increase in Bolt Load of Cylinder (ΔPi) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening

What is the formula to find Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening?
The formula of Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening is expressed as Initial Preload Due to Bolt Tightening = Resultant Load on Pressurized Cylinder Bolt-Increase in Bolt Load of Cylinder. Here is an example- 19450 = 24500-5050.
How to calculate Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening?
With Resultant Load on Pressurized Cylinder Bolt (Pb) & Increase in Bolt Load of Cylinder (ΔPi) we can find Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening using the formula - Initial Preload Due to Bolt Tightening = Resultant Load on Pressurized Cylinder Bolt-Increase in Bolt Load of Cylinder.
What are the other ways to Calculate Initial Preload Due to Bolt Tightening?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Initial Preload Due to Bolt Tightening-
  • Initial Preload Due to Bolt Tightening=Maximum Force Inside Pressurized Cylinder*(Stiffness of Pressurized Cylinder Bolt/(Combined Stiffness for Gasket Joint+Stiffness of Pressurized Cylinder Bolt))OpenImg
Can the Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening be negative?
No, the Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening?
Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Initial Preload due to Bolt tightening can be measured.
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