al' contact with appropriate friction coefficients for realistic sliding behavior. For bolt assemblies, commonly use 'No Separation' or 'Frictionless' depending on the scenario. Contact Pair Setup: Select the mating faces. Define contact and target surf
c flange rating and application. Use calibrated torque tools. Document procedures and results for traceability. Regularly review and update procedures based on new standards or technological advances.
he tables provide nominal capacities, actual bolt performance can be affected by installation quality, load conditions, and pretensioning; proper installation practices are essential to achieve the rated capacities. What updates or revisions have been made to AISC bolt capacity tables recently?
