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It can be difficult to properly fasten bolts larger than 1 in. in diameter because strength increases with the square of the diameter while the torque needed to attach them increases with the third ...

Analyzing one-bolt joints with FEA would usually call for modeling a small assembly, friction, and contact. And unless the design is for a limited life, the complex effort is overkill. Boltcalc ...