Bolts

In this section, bolt library can be created.

A bolt library is a JSON file with a name, units and a list of bolts.

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1. Organisation

On the left panel, you can create folders, sub-folders and bolt libraries.

The - button is used both for removing folders and libraries.

You can drag a file/folder on another folder.

To know the UNIT of a property, just let the mouse over the property name. 
For example : mm^2 for the Resistant area

2. Bolt

Click the + button (next to Bolts) to add a new bolt or click the - button (at the end of a row) to remove one.

Properties :

Property Description Unit Metric Unit USA
Name The name of the bolt - -
Diameter Db Outside diameter mm in
Pitch Pc Distance between threads mm in
Resistant area Tensile stress area mm² in²
Pitch diameter Dp Middle diameter mm in
Bolt nut diameter Nut diameter mm in
Thread half angle Be Half angle ° °

3. Bolting plate

The Bolt library can be called during bolting plate definition.