Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint Calculator

✖Width of u-collar is definied as the measurement or extent of u-collar from side to side.ⓘ Width of u-collar [b]			+10% -10%
✖Gasket Diameter is a straight line passing from side to side through the centre of a gasket.ⓘ Gasket Diameter [G]			+10% -10%
✖Gasket Unit Seating Load is the seating load on per unit area o the sealing gasket.ⓘ Gasket Unit Seating Load [y_sl]			+10% -10%

✖Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint contact surface is defined as load in terms of either a concentrated force or a prescribed change in length.ⓘ Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint [W_m2]

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Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint

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`"W"_{"m2"} = pi*"b"*"G"*"y"_{"sl"}`

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`"1625.586N"=pi*"4.2mm"*"32mm"*"3.85N/mm²"`

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Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint = pi*Width of u-collar*Gasket Diameter*Gasket Unit Seating Load
W_m2 = pi*b*G*y_sl
This formula uses 1 Constants, 4 Variables

Constants Used

pi - Archimedes' constant Value Taken As 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Variables Used

Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint - (Measured in Newton) - Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint contact surface is defined as load in terms of either a concentrated force or a prescribed change in length.
Width of u-collar - (Measured in Meter) - Width of u-collar is definied as the measurement or extent of u-collar from side to side.
Gasket Diameter - (Measured in Meter) - Gasket Diameter is a straight line passing from side to side through the centre of a gasket.
Gasket Unit Seating Load - (Measured in Pascal) - Gasket Unit Seating Load is the seating load on per unit area o the sealing gasket.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Width of u-collar: 4.2 Millimeter --> 0.0042 Meter (Check conversion here)
Gasket Diameter: 32 Millimeter --> 0.032 Meter (Check conversion here)
Gasket Unit Seating Load: 3.85 Newton per Square Millimeter --> 3850000 Pascal (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

W_m2 = pi*b*G*y_sl --> pi*0.0042*0.032*3850000

Evaluating ... ...

W_m2 = 1625.5857026735

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1625.5857026735 Newton --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1625.5857026735 ≈ 1625.586 Newton <-- Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint

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< 16 Bolt Loads in Gasket Joints Calculators

Bolt Load under operating condition given Hydrostatic End Force

Go Bolt Load Under Operating Condition for Gasket = ((pi/4)*(Gasket Diameter)^2*Pressure at Outer Diameter of Gasket)+(2*Width of u-collar*pi*Gasket Diameter*Pressure at Outer Diameter of Gasket*Gasket Factor)

Hydrostatic End Force given Bolt Load under Operating condition

Go Hydrostatic End Force in Gasket Seal = Bolt Load Under Operating Condition for Gasket-(2*Width of u-collar*pi*Gasket Diameter*Gasket Factor*Pressure at Outer Diameter of Gasket)

Hydrostatic Contact Force given Bolt Load under Operating condition

Go Total Joint Surface Compression Load = Bolt Load Under Operating Condition for Gasket-((pi/4)*(Gasket Diameter)^2*Pressure at Outer Diameter of Gasket)

Actual Cross-sectional Area of Bolts given Root Diameter of Thread

Go Actual Bolt Area = (2*pi*Gasket Unit Seating Load*Gasket Diameter*Gasket Width)/(Stress Required for Gasket Seating)

Gasket Width given actual Cross-sectional Area of Bolts

Go Gasket Width = (Stress Required for Gasket Seating*Actual Bolt Area)/(2*pi*Gasket Unit Seating Load*Gasket Diameter)

Stress Required for Gasket Seating

Go Stress Required for Gasket Seating = (2*pi*Gasket Unit Seating Load*Gasket Diameter*Gasket Width)/(Actual Bolt Area)

Stress Required for Gasket Seating given Bolt Load

Go Stress Required for Gasket Seating = Bolt Load Under Operating Condition for Gasket/((Greater Cross-section Area of Bolts+Actual Bolt Area)/2)

Bolt Load in Design of Flange for Gasket Seating

Go Bolt Load Under Operating Condition for Gasket = ((Greater Cross-section Area of Bolts+Actual Bolt Area)/2)*Stress Required for Gasket Seating

Width of U Collar given Initial Bolt Load to Seat Gasket Joint

Go Width of u-collar = Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint/(pi*Gasket Diameter*Gasket Unit Seating Load)

Deflection of Spring Initial Bolt Load to Seal Gasket Joint

Go Gasket Unit Seating Load = Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint/(pi*Width of u-collar*Gasket Diameter)

Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint

Go Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint = pi*Width of u-collar*Gasket Diameter*Gasket Unit Seating Load

Test pressure given Bolt Load

Go Test Pressure in Bolted Gasket Joint = Bolt Load in Gasket Joint/(Factor of Safety for Bolt Packing*Greater Cross-section Area of Bolts)

Load on bolts based on hydrostatic end force

Go Bolt Load in Gasket Joint = Factor of Safety for Bolt Packing*Test Pressure in Bolted Gasket Joint*Greater Cross-section Area of Bolts

Total cross-sectional area of bolt at root of thread

Go Bolt Cross-sectional Area at Root of Thread = Bolt Load Under Operating Condition for Gasket/(Stress Required for Operating Condition for Gasket)

Bolt load under operating condition

Go Bolt Load Under Operating Condition for Gasket = Hydrostatic End Force in Gasket Seal+Total Joint Surface Compression Load

Hydrostatic end force

Go Hydrostatic End Force in Gasket Seal = Bolt Load Under Operating Condition for Gasket-Total Joint Surface Compression Load

Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint Formula

Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint = pi*Width of u-collar*Gasket Diameter*Gasket Unit Seating Load
W_m2 = pi*b*G*y_sl

What is Bolt load?

Bolt load is defined as load in terms of either a concentrated force or a prescribed change in length.

How to Calculate Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint?

Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint calculator uses Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint = pi*Width of u-collar*Gasket Diameter*Gasket Unit Seating Load to calculate the Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint, The Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint contact surface formula is defined as load in terms of either a concentrated force or a prescribed change in length. Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint is denoted by W_m2 symbol.

How to calculate Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint, enter Width of u-collar (b), Gasket Diameter (G) & Gasket Unit Seating Load (y_sl) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1625.586 = pi*0.0042*0.032*3850000.

FAQ

What is Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint?

The Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint contact surface formula is defined as load in terms of either a concentrated force or a prescribed change in length and is represented as W_m2 = pi*b*G*y_sl or Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint = pi*Width of u-collar*Gasket Diameter*Gasket Unit Seating Load. Width of u-collar is definied as the measurement or extent of u-collar from side to side, Gasket Diameter is a straight line passing from side to side through the centre of a gasket & Gasket Unit Seating Load is the seating load on per unit area o the sealing gasket.

How to calculate Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint?

The Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint contact surface formula is defined as load in terms of either a concentrated force or a prescribed change in length is calculated using Initial bolt load to seat the gasket joint = pi*Width of u-collar*Gasket Diameter*Gasket Unit Seating Load. To calculate Initial Bolt Load to seat Gasket Joint, you need Width of u-collar (b), Gasket Diameter (G) & Gasket Unit Seating Load (y_sl). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Width of u-collar, Gasket Diameter & Gasket Unit Seating Load and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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