Details

Determining the robustness of bolted assemblies for large machinery is a challenge, especially when verification with prototypes is difficult, or even impossible. In this respect, numerical evaluation plays a major role in developing the right setup. The combination of this analytical evaluation with the established standard VDI 2230 also helps.

Benefits

In this presentation, we detail why and how numerical simulation helps optimize bolt selection and placement in these large machines. We also highlight the various challenges that can arise in developing accurate models and outline how these can be overcome.

Target Group

• Users 
• Decision maker 
• Generally interested 
• Designers 

Agenda

• Experience the advantages of numerical simulation and get a comprehensive insight into this method 
• We demonstrate the success of this approach with a concrete example of bolts with a bearing installation in the wind industry