This SAE Recommended Practice covers installation and inspection methods for fasteners which are tensioned using Tension Indicating Washers (TIWs) as a means to ensure that adequate tension is developed in mechanically fastened joints. Figure 1 depicts a typical TIW, and Figure 2 depicts a fastener assembly with a TIW before and after tensioning.


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    Title :

    Tension Indicating Washer Tightening Method for Fasteners


    Publication date :

    1999-05-01



    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English