Bending moment

Symbol MB
Unit Nm
Attribute-ID vdi_2230_bending_moment
Numeric ID 12111
Value Type PMTechValue

The bending moment MB is the operating moment acting on an eccentrically loaded bolted joint.

It can either be calculated from the eccentrically loaded bolt connection only or specified here as an additional moment. The bending moment is used to determine the clamping force required (R2) in order to prevent gapping.