"Installation
of High Strength Fasteners"
(Conceptual Methods Meet Practical Realities)
by 
Mr. David F. Sharp
Vice President, Quality & Engineering
TurnaSure LLC, Langhorne, PA
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 Location: RES Conference Room
Program Schedule: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Registration & 1806 Lyell Avenue
Refreshments Rochester, New York
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Presentation
Ever since Archimedes married the inclined plane
to a cylinder for use as a practical "screw",
engineers have struggled to improve the reliability of
systems that depended on mechanical fasteners.
Tremendous gains were made during the 20th
century in the practical applications of Bolting Technology, due largely
to Fastener Standardization (ASME, ASTM, SAE, etc) as well as Advanced
Manufacturing and Processing Technologies.
During the 21st century, as engineers contemplate 2000 ft tall skyscrapers, completely "leak-free" processing facilities, significantly extended automobile life-cycles, new space vehicles, and many other challenges for "bolted connections", it is a good time to discuss the state-of-the-art in mechanical fastening. Mr. Sharp will present the most common fastener installation techniques used today, focusing on the differences between assumptions we encourage in our conceptual models and the practical application of bolt tightening methods in real connections. Recent field experiences will be used for illustration, and live demonstration of tightening methods will be performed. If time permits, Mr. Sharp will also discuss the composition of the fastener industry supply base, federal regulation of the fastener industry and recent or pending changes to consensus standards for fasteners.
Sign up early! Lecture & refreshments are FREE.
Reservation is required. Call (716) 254-2350 or email res@frontiernet.net
The RES office is located EAST of RT 390 at 1806
Lyell Avenue near Rochester Colonial Windows and Doors. Plenty of parking
at side and front. Entrance to conference room is at the side of the building
near the back. Visit www.frontiernet.net/~res/map.html
for a map and directions