A parametric study of bolt-nut joints by the method of finite element contact analysis

유한 요소 접촉 해석법에 의한 나사 체결부 설계 개선에 관한 연구

A parametric study of load distribution in bolt-nut joints is performed by the method of finite element contact analysis. The contacting surface is assumed unbonded and frictionless. Multi-body contact analysis is performed in elastic region under the assumption of axi-symmetric stress state. Load acting on the first thread from the fastened plate is much greater than that on the other threads in the standard setting. But the load distribution is shown to be improved by making the center of contact force acting on the nut surface move outwards. Such a modification is possible by enlarging the gap between bolt shank and fastened plate or by inserting suitable washers. Shape modification of the standard nut by the making a groove and a step on the nut surface is also suggested, which results in almost uniform load distribution and considerable decrease in the maximum stress of the joint.

본 논문에서는 유한 요소법을 이용하여 접촉을 고려한 나사 체결 문제를 해석하고 여러 다른 체결조건이 각 나사산에 걸리는 하중 분담율에 미치는 영향을 살펴보고, 이 하중 분담율이 보다 균일화 될 수 있는 체결 조건을 찾고, 또 그때의 응력 분포를 살펴보는 것을 목적으로 한다.