Recent expert guidance highlights that in automotive and structural applications, the strongest fasteners are not always the safest or most effective. Engineers design some bolts, such as shear bolts, ...

Bolt loosening detection and structural health monitoring (SHM) represent pivotal research areas in civil, mechanical and aerospace engineering. In bolted structures, ensuring optimal tightening ...

In the complex world of industrial construction and mechanical engineering, the integrity of a structure is often only as strong as its smallest component. Whether it is a soaring skyscraper, a ...