Bolted joint

Bolted joints are very common in construction and machine design. They are cap screws or studs that grab and join other parts, and are secured by screw threads.

Bolted Joint Media

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  Bolted joint spring analogy

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  Bolted joints in an automobile wheel. Here the outer fasteners are four studs with three of the four nuts that secure the wheel. The central nut (with locking cover and cotter pin) secures the wheel bearing to the spindle.