As with most endeavors where success can’t be measured by keeping score, a good job of engineering is often defined by not doing a bad job. In other words, the most direct measurement of successful joint design and assembly is a lack of joint problems. Here’s a brief look at the most common reasons why problems occur during joint design, joint assembly and troubleshooting.
As with most endeavors where success can’t be measured by keeping score, a good job of engineering is often defined by not doing a bad job. In other words, the most direct measurement of successful joint design and assembly is a lack of joint problems.
As an independent test lab, we evaluate joint capabilities, failure modes and root causes of operational joint failure. This provides me an opportunity to survey what joint characteristics and development decisions are likely to reduce the capacity or reliability of bolted joints across a wide range of industries and applications.
Here’s a brief look at the most common reasons why problems occur during joint design, joint assembly and troubleshooting.