The present paper derives best practices to accurately simulate the installation process of a Blind Rivet Nut (BRN) using FEA. A BRN is mechanical fastener used equip plate material with threaded part. inherently induces high contact force which can have detrimental consequences when applied non-metals such as polymer composite materials. effects localized stress in on performance be studied ai...

The evaluation of stress intensity factors (SIFs) for cracks in mechanically fastened joints is one of the central issues in a damage tolerance analysis. Accurate stress intensity solutions may be difficult to determine due to geometric complexity along with variations in fastener load transfer and fastener interference and material thickness because of corrosion. Detailed finite element models...