Advisory Desk Note 467 Use of washers in single bolt lap joints
Publication Year
2021
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Guidance on using washers in single-bolt lap joints, as specified in BS EN 1993-1-8, to mitigate plate curling caused by tension, preventing bolt edges from damaging plates and reducing premature joint failure risk.
Document History
June 2021 edition.
Publisher Information
Steel Construction Institute
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