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Technical Seminar · Bolted connections

Bolted connections:
Design, selection, and optimization

Calculate, design, and perform technical evaluations of bolted connections in accordance with VDI 2230, Part 1.

Seminar on Screw Joints According to VDI 2230, Part 1
VDI 2230, Part 1

That's what this seminar is about

From design and verification to installation.

Screw Design According to VDI 2230

Design in accordance with VDI 2230, Part 1

Apply calculation methods and systematically verify high-stress bolted joints.

Stresses in Bolted Joints

Loads & force ratios

Determine and technically classify operating force, screw force, and preload.

Strength Verification of Bolted Joints

Strength & verification

Evaluate flow, permanent deformation, surface stress, sliding, and shearing.

Assembly and Tightening Torque of a Bolted Joint

Installation & assembly

Take friction, lubrication, torque, and assembly procedures into account properly.

Contents & details

All technical content from the seminar " Overview."

Calculations

Calculation steps R0 through R6 according to VDI 2230, Part 1

  • Nominal diameter
  • Tightening factor (torque-, angle-, and yield-controlled tightening methods)
  • Pressure, loads due to shear forces/moments
  • Operating force, bolt force and force ratio
  • Preload force losses (settling and temperature dependencies)
  • Calculated and permissible mounting preload force
Strength verifications

Calculation steps R7 through R13 and examples

  • Safeties against flow (maximum screw force, torsional moment)
  • Safety against fatigue fracture/time resistance
  • Safety against excessive surface pressure
  • Screw-in depth (maximum tensile forces)
  • Protection against slippage and shear (available residual clamping force)
  • Tightening torque (effect of friction and lubrication)
  • Constructive measures and design rules
  • Examples from the VDI guideline
  • Practical part 1 with MDESIGN bolt
Additional standards

Reference to VDI 2230, Part 2

  • Comparison of the force application factor and force calculation according to VDI 2230, Part 2
Practice

Introduction to bolted joints

  • Failure mechanisms of bolted joints
  • Use of screw locking devices
  • Presentation of screw types and strength classes
  • Scope and limits of the VDI guideline
  • Force ratios and tension diagram
Practical Knowledge on Screw Joints
Practical relevance

Knowledge from real-world applications

Typical problems involving calculations, design, and assembly are directly incorporated into the seminar.

Real-world case studies Practical knowledge Recognizing typical mistakes Discussing your own questions
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Dates & participation

Dates in German DE
November 11–12, 2026 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Online · Live
December 1–2, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Online · Live
March 16–17, 2027 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Online · Live
May 25–26, 2027 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Online · Live
June 22–23, 2027 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Online · Live
Dates in English EN
December 15–16, 2026 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. CET
Online · Live
April 27–28, 2027 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CET
Online · Live
June 1–2, 2027 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CET
Online · Live

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