High strength bolting modules Bolt rating along VDI2230, configurations Connection under axial load only Connection under axial and shear load Flange type bolted connection Arbitrary bolting pattern Import of FEM results for loading condition Sizing function for bolt length and bolt diameter Bolt, nut and washer types Own bolt geometry definitions Own nut and washer definition Washers: ISO 7089, ISO 7090, ISO 7093-1, ISO 7093-2, ANSI / ASME 18.22.1, own definition Nut: ISO 274, DIN EN 2432, DIN EN 24035, DIN EN 28673, DIN EN 28675, ANSI / ASME B.18.2.2, own definition Bolt: ISO 4762, ISO 4014, ISO 4017, ISO 1207, ISO 8765, ISO 8676 and others Strength classes, 8.8, 10.9, 12.9, A1…A5, SAE J492, own definition Extension sleeves under bolt and nut Tightening Considers different tightening procedures Considers pre-tension loss Considers friction in thread and under head / nut Temperatures For low and high temperatures Considers assembly temperature, temperature of bolt and temperature of clamped parts ANSYS Integration KISSsoft integrated in ANSYS by CADFEM Calculate bolt loads in ANSYS and perform strength rating along VDI 2230 based on KISSsoft For arbitrary bolting patterns, considering clamped parts elasticity
