Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Bolted Joints Considering the Effect of Vibration

Prathamesh Bothale; Prathamesh Mali; Tanvi Dhurvi; S. Sendhil Kumar

doi:10.2991/978-94-6239-764-4_9

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Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Bolted Joints Considering the Effect of Vibration

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Prathamesh Bothale¹, Prathamesh Mali¹, Tanvi Dhurvi¹, S. Sendhil Kumar¹^{, *}

¹Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology, Ashta, Maharashtra, India

^*Corresponding author. Email: erssk28@gmail.com

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S. Sendhil Kumar

Available Online 4 September 2026.

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Keywords: Bolted joints; contact mechanics; damping; finite element analysis; microslip; modal analysis; structural dynamics; preload
Abstract: Modal analysis is an essential technique for evaluating the dynamic behavior of structural components such as plates, which are commonly used in aerospace, automotive, and civil engineering applications. The presence of bolted joints introduces complexities in the dynamic response due to factors like preload, friction, and contact nonlinearity. This study focuses on investigating the modal characteristics of plates with and without bolted assemblies using both numerical and experimental methods. A finite element model (FEM) is developed to simulate the influence of joint stiffness and contact conditions on natural frequencies and mode shapes. The result from the simulation is compared with experimental data to validate the model and identify discrepancies. A comprehensive review of related literature reveals that although significant progress has been made in modeling bolted joints, challenges persist in accurately capturing joint behavior due to nonlinear interface dynamics. The outcomes of this study aim to improve the understanding of jointed plate dynamics and contribute to the development of more reliable predictive models for structural design and vibration control.
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Volume Title: Proceedings of the International Conference on Mechanics, Materials and Mechatronics (ICM³ 2026)
Series: Atlantis Highlights in Engineering
Publication Date: 4 September 2026
ISBN: 978-94-6239-764-4
ISSN: 2589-4943
DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6239-764-4_9 How to use a DOI?
Open Access: Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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