Bolt Loosening Due to Vibration: Causes and Solutions
The Problem Bolt loosening due to vibration is a known mechanical failure mode. A bolted joint depends on preload. When a bolt is tightened, it stretches slightly and clamps the joint together. This clamping force prevents movement between components. Under vibration, that condition changes. Dynamic forces introduce small transverse movements between joint surfaces. These movements…
Common Structural Connection Mistakes Engineers Should Avoid
(And How to Fix Them) Structural connections fail far more often from installation and detailing mistakes than from bad products. Most issues show up months or years after the job is done, when loads shift, vibration starts, or inspections happen. Below are the most common structural connection mistakes, why they happen, and how to prevent…
How to Connect Hollow Structural Sections from One Side
Quick Answer To connect Hollow Structural Sections (HSS) from one side, use a blind bolting system such as BoxBolt®. Its expanding sleeve grips the interior wall of the steel section, forming a secure, load-rated, and code-compliant connection without welding or backside access. The HSS Connection Challenge Hollow structural sections offer excellent strength-to-weight ratios, but their…
Overcoming Steel Connection Challenges with Innovative Solutions
When it comes to steel-to-steel connections, every traditional connection option has its strengths and limitations. Welding is a good example; it yields a strong connection with versatile potential applications, but it also leaves damage on the surface of components, requires skilled labor, and can be costly or difficult to set up, depending on the circumstances.…
2 Best Steel Connection Design Software
Every company wants to reduce manual labor and associated costs in the complex and competitive construction industry. Increasing efficiency and profitability in a landscape inundated with a constant stream of competitors is paramount. However, in the world of steel-to-steel connections, the best solution to accomplish both can do much more to assist in the planning…
How Does Lloyd’s Register Type Approval Work, And How Does It Make LNA Solutions’ Products Better And Safer?
When you’re investing in products that are going into the construction of steel structures and other ambitious construction projects, subject to all manner of rigorous natural tests and conditions, it’s only natural to need to be sure that the products you’re using will have the necessary durability and longevity. This certainty is critical when using…
The Role of Prying Force in Steel-to-Steel Connections
When it comes to steel-to-steel connections, it might visually appear that the bolts are doing all the work, but the invisible hands of gravity and their ability to add “prying force” to the structure’s connections play a large role in assuring the structural integrity of any steel-to-steel connection. Prying force refers to the tension between…
How to Improve Efficiency in Construction with Steel Connection Systems
Maximizing efficiency is incredibly important when managing and conducting a construction project. This is crucial for meeting deadlines while still delivering quality work. It is also crucial for a construction company’s reputation and continued success. By utilizing less expensive and less invasive alternatives, time and money spent on a project are going in the right…
5 Best Practices for Steel Connection Design
When designing steel-to-steel connection projects that properly capitalize on the durability, longevity, and other structural benefits of steel, even the most minute details can affect the sturdiness of a project. Sometimes, the right approach from a design perspective is just as important as the materials and implements used in the construction. It can be daunting…
What are BeamClamps® & How Do They Work?
There are a wide variety of options in the world of steel-to-steel connections to facilitate almost any project but to understand how these types of connections can be beneficial to a construction project, it’s important to understand how they work. We’ll explain the most versatile and essential type of steel-to-steel connection technology, the BeamClamp®. It’s…
