Prerequisites: Prior to defining a Bolt Preload in the Explore stage, ensure you have defined your bolt
assignments in the Prepare tab.
To specify a bolt preload on a bolt in the Explore stage:
Select Bolt preload from the dropdown menu of the
Structural tool in the Physics group of
the Simulation tab, or by selecting the Bolt
preload tool in the Structural condition HUD.
Select one or more bolt axes, defined in a bolt assignment, to apply a bolt
preload.
Note:
Named selections do not currently support bolt assignments.
Select an option for defining the bolt:
Option
Description
Clamp force
Specify a known value of axial load to apply to the length of the bolt.
Grip length adjustment
Specify a known value of adjustment to apply to the length of the bolt.
Torque
Specify the torque to which the bolt will be tightened.
You can optionally change the default Torque Coefficient
value, which varies based on the material.
Bolt diameter is detected automatically, but you can select Specify
bolt diameter if you want to specify a Shank
diameter value. If you do not specify the diameter, Discovery uses
the geometric diameter (determined per-bolt location).
Note: If you have multiple bolts with the same load value and axial
direction, the same preload value is applied to all bolts selected.
