Investigation of bolt loosening monitoring and life prediction method under transverse load based on load equivalence relationship

Key Points

• Bolt loosening monitoring enhances safety and reliability, leading to more effective engineering designs.
• Experimentation revealed a significant relationship between transverse load and bolt life prediction.
• Analysis of load equivalence provides insights to improve current monitoring methods for bolted joints.
• Findings emphasize the importance of predictive techniques in engineering systems to prevent failures.