Diameter
Enter the nominal bolt diameter.
Thread Series
Select the thread series identifier:
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TEMA
8-thread series, adapted from the TEMA Standard
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UNC
Unified National Course threads, adapted from Mark's Handbook
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User Defined Root Area
Enables you to enter a custom root area in Root Area. You can obtain this information from a standard engineering handbook.
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TEMA Metric
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BS 3643
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SABS 1700
Root Area
For nonstandard or metric bolts, enter the root cross-sectional area of the bolt. You must use the User Defined Root Area option to enter the bolt root area.
Material
Displays the Select Item dialog box, which lets you select the material from the list. For more information, see Select Item Dialog Box. The Select Item dialog box uses the file specified by the MaterialFile configuration file variable. For more information, see MaterialFile.
Number of bolts
Enter the total number of bolts to be used on the baseplate. Bolts are assumed to be at the edge of the baseplate along the short side.
Edge distance
Enter the distance from the edge of the baseplate to the centerline of the bolts.