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Bolted Joints and Bolted Joint Assembly Principles
Gasket Behavior Per PCC-1-2013
PD539 PD577 ASME STANDARDS COURSE / TOP SELLER
Although bolted joints comprise a large percentage of all industrial Although the mechanical principles that make a screw or bolt work BO LTI N G Pubilc Courses
fasteners, their role in the installation and assembly process is are elementary – the inclined plane and the lever – the proper ap-
poorly understood. This course provides an overview of bolted plication of those simple machine principles to seal a vertical joint or
joint fundamentals, whether gasketed or not, including behavior and sustain a tower crane under stress, is extremely complex. For many
troubleshooting. There is an emphasis on the gasketed bolted joint, and years, there has been recognition of the need to train, test, and cer-
the course reviews numerous challenges to reliable gasket sealing. tify craftsmen prior to allowing them to work on significant industrial
This course examines how to assess a successful value of bolt load, as applications that may have safety and structural integrity issues. This
well as explains the importance of specifying a tightening procedure. It course will train and test bolting personnel at the supervisory level
introduces the subject of PVRC leak tightness calculations and presents on the technological and practical problems of assembling bolted
an overview of current trends and practices to achieve reliable leak-tight joints in large-scale industrial applications.
bolted joint solutions.
Participants will enjoy interactive instruction, an in-class demon-
You Will Learn To strations, and a half-day of practical application, ending in a skills
certification. Participants will also receive the ASME PCC-1-2013
• Explain how the bolted joint functions as a mechanical system that relies Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly
each of its basic components to successfully seal the connection codebook.
• Assess the mechanical stress and strain of a bolt and explain the You Will Learn To
challenges that one encounters when specifying an optimum bolt load
• Describe the principles of joint design and reliability
• Describe the effects of in-service conditions and how they reduce or • Explain the “nuts and bolts” of nuts and bolts
increase bolt load • Explain the concept of “load” as a bolting goal
• Describe ways to accomplish “load” (torqueing and tensioning)
• Describe the concept of leak-tightness as a predictable value of gasket • Identify factors affecting proper “load” and how to compensate for
stress and how to use leak tightness as the basis of specifying bolt loads
problems
• Identify conditions that create bolt failure • Identify the proper selection and installation of gaskets
• Explain the general scope of the PCC-1 Joint Assembly guidelines • Become familiar with bolting tools of all types
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of various bolting
and how compliance promotes successful sealing of bolted, gasketed
connections methods and where to use them
• Evaluate bolting torque and explain how to use it to develop • Identify assembly procedures (bolting patterns, incremental
maintenance procedures
tightening, etc.)
Course Requirement • Become familiar with work planning and preparation (such as
Scientific calculators are required tools, hardware, bolting plan, safety checklists)
Who Should A end Who Should A end
Engineers with the responsibility for, or are involved in the specification and Practicing design and manufacturing professionals involved in
assembly of, bolted joints and gasketed bolted ange connections. Two assembly of electro-mechanical hardware components in design
years of engineering experience would be beneficial, but is not required and assembly operations, as well as engineers involved in the
design, construction or maintenance of pressurized equipment
This course is an excellent prerequisite to PD386, “Design of Bolted Flange utilizing anged joints for the petroleum, refining, chemical, power
Joints.” and process industries
Instructor Randy Wacker 0 Instructor David E. Lay, Chris Krantz
2 Day, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs 2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs
Member 1,4 0 List Price 1, Member 1,62 List Price 1,72
Save up to $1,275 by enrolling in PD601, a triple combination course Save up to $1,275 by enrolling in PD601, a combination course
consisting of this course (PD539), PD577 “Bolted Joint Assembly Principles consisting of this course (PD577), PD539 “Bolted Joints and Gasket
Per PCC-1 - 2013” and PD386 “Design of Bolted Flange Joints.” Behavior” and PD386 “Design of Bolted Flange Joints.”
Also available as Online Instructor-Supported course EL512 “The Bolted Joint”
Take This Combo Course and Save Up to $1,275!
Bolting Combo Course
PD601
This course is a combination of “Bolted Joints and Gasket Behavior” (PD539), “Design of Bolted Flange Joints” (PD386) and “Bolted Joint
Assembly Principles Per PCC-1-2013” (PD577). Take these courses as a combo and SAVE UP TO $1,275.
Two years of engineering experience would be beneficial, but is not necessary.
Instructors Randy Wacker, David Lay, William Koves 5 Days, 3.8 CEUs, 38 PDHs Member 2,77 List Price 2,89
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