How do different editions of VDI 2230 affect the calculation of highly stressed bolted joints?
With the enhanced calculation module in GWJ Technology’s TBK software, users can now select between the 2003 and 2015 editions of VDI 2230 and directly compare the resulting calculation results.
Key benefits at a glance:
- Direct comparison: Compare calculation results based on the 2003 and 2015 editions of VDI 2230 side by side.
- Greater transparency: Quickly and clearly identify how the selected edition of the guideline affects the calculation of an existing bolted joint.
- Updated material data: Selected materials have been updated with regard to their shear strength and surface pressure limits.
- Automatic assignment: Material data are automatically selected according to the chosen edition of VDI 2230, ensuring that each calculation uses the corresponding data basis.
- Flexible customization: If required, predefined material data can be overridden with user-defined values or customized individually.
The result: Greater transparency, comparability, and flexibility when calculating highly stressed bolted joints.