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BOULON HAUTE RESISTANCE [1 record]

Record 1 2023-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metal Fasteners
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
  • Building Hardware
CONT

The key difference between high-strength bolts and regular bolts is not the strength of the materials used, but the form of stress they can handle. High-strength bolts are designed to apply preload and use static friction to resist shear, while regular bolts may not have these capabilities.

CONT

High-strength bolts can be installed in a way such that an initial pretension (or, preload) is present.

Key term(s)
  • high strength bolt
  • high strength friction grip bolt
  • high tensile bolt

French

Domaine(s)
  • Clouterie et visserie
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
  • Quincaillerie du bâtiment
CONT

Les boulons à haute résistance peuvent être posés de manière à être soumis à une précontrainte initiale (ou prétension).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Clavos y tornillos
  • Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Artículos de ferretería para la construcción
CONT

El uso de bulones de alta resistencia se ajustará a los requisitos de la especificación para juntas estructurales con bulones ASTM A325 o A490.

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