
Structural Bolting Methodology, Standards, and Specifications – Ep 088
The Structural Engineering Channel
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The Skidmore Machine - What Is It All About?
Chris: "We're going to try and change K. Five foot pounds and reverse is going to do it" He says black fasteners don't come lubricated, they've been quenched into a water soluble oil. The rule is has to be oily to the touch,. But as soon as you expose it to the air, since it's water-based, it starts to evaporate and disappear and give you rusty bolts. Chris: "You have to never rely on torque and that's why there's a lot of rules."
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