Boeing
Experimental Bolted Connection Calculator
Connection analysis is inconsistent across the UW FSAE team. This student team used analysis methods detailed in Air Force Stress Manual and tests they developed to create and validate a joint strength calculator to predict strength of common fastening systems used across the FSAE team. The team also produced a test report to validate the joint strengths derived by the calculator. The calculator can be used throughout the FSAE team to reduce the time/cost needed to design and analyze joints between interfacing teams.
Faculty Adviser
Ashley Emery,
Professor,
Mechanical Engineering
Students
Jackson Totleben
Owen Kovarik
Rachel Leu