Bolted joints play a more and more important role in the structure with lighter weight and
heavier load. This paper aims to provide an overview of different experimental approaches …

This paper proposes a new concept, named the Detectable Resolution of Bolt Pre-load
(DRBP), by using the coda wave interferometry (CWI) to quantitatively measure the pre-load …

Bolted connections are prone to losing their preloads with the increasing service life, thus
inducing engineering accidents and economic losses in industries. Therefore, it is important …

Pipes have multiple applications in daily life and they are subjected to different types of
defects. Nonlinear guided wave has attracted significant attention in detecting …

Among various building blocks, bolted connections are the most widely used components,
which can be employed to hold the integrity of entire structures. Looseness detection of …

The structural safety of bolted joints, one of the typical connection techniques utilized in
engineering applications, is threatened by the harsh service environment. Herein, a novel …

Bolted joints are widely used in various machines and engineering structures. The
tightening state of bolts directly affects the reliability and safety of bolted joints. Therefore, the …

Non-destructive detection and evaluation of fatigue cracks is critical to maintain safety and
effective operation of high-value assets working under cyclic loading. However, this can be …

Preload measurement is a prerequisite for ensuring the aeroengine performance. However,
existing method of permanently attaching sensors to bolts is difficult to meet the high integrity …

A numerical study including a fatigue crack trajectory simulation was undertaken by means
of separating morphing and adaptive remeshing technology (SMART) Crack Growth in …