Bolt Elongation Calculator

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Clamp force / tensile load in the bolt.
N
Effective elastic length under tension. Often grip length plus a portion of the engaged threads and head/nut compliance.
mm
Nominal bolt diameter.
mm
Thread pitch, used for tensile stress area when the threaded section controls.
mm
Use tensile stress area for threaded stretch, or shank area for an unthreaded reduced model.
Steel is about 200 GPa; titanium about 110 GPa; aluminum about 69 GPa.
GPa

Results

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Elastic elongation(δ)
0.1078mm
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elastic range for most steel bolts

Also computed

Bolt stress(σ)431.1MPa

σ = F/A

Elastic strain(ε)0.002156

ε = σ/E

Area used(A)57.99mm²

tensile stress area

Method notes 3 notes
  • Elastic stretch δ = F·L/(A·E). The model assumes the bolt remains elastic and the load is axial.
  • The effective stressed length is not always just the grip: head, nut and engaged-thread compliance can add elastic length.
  • Use the bolt proof/yield strength to judge whether the stress is acceptable for the joint.

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