Checking the bolt's yield strength under assembly and operating loads.
A key note from 2021: (determining required tightening torque) now mandates separate calculation of head friction and thread friction; no more lumped "total friction factor."
In industries like wind energy, heavy machinery, and structural engineering, following VDI 2230 is frequently a contractual or legal requirement to demonstrate structural integrity.
): Determining how much of the external load acts on the bolt versus the clamped parts. R4: Required Assembly Preload ( FM,mincap F sub cap M comma m i n end-sub