Bolted Joints and Gasket Behavior Course Guide

This document is a guide for a two-day course focused on bolted joints and gasket behavior, specifically designed for engineers involved in the specification and assembly of bolted joints and gasketed bolted flange connections. The course covers fundamental concepts of bolting and gasket design, selection, and installation, emphasizing the importance of achieving leak-tight connections in industrial systems. It details the mechanical system of bolted joints, including the roles of bolts and gaskets, and outlines methods for assessing bolt load and specifying tightening procedures. The guide also introduces PVRC leak-tightness calculations and current trends for reliable bolted joint solutions. Participants will learn to evaluate stress and strain in bolts, understand gasket behavior, and apply ASME PCC-1 guidelines for compliance in sealing bolted connections. The course includes practical exercises and supplemental materials, such as digital course notes and recommended scientific calculators for calculations.