625Mechanical EngineeringMedium
The connecting rod bolts are tightened up with initial tension greater than the external load so that________?
Athe resultant load on the bolt would not be affected by the external cyclic load
Bbolts are weakest elements
Cnone of the above
Djoint may not open up
Ebolts will not loosen during service
Correct answer
A. the resultant load on the bolt would not be affected by the external cyclic load
Explanation
The correct answer is the resultant load on the bolt would not be affected by the external cyclic load.