Determination of the load factor between screw and flange in screw connection realized with C-rail

摘要

The article concerns determination of the loading factor between the screw and the flange in the screw connection realized with the C-rail.The exemplary screw joints applied in Alstom's trains will be analysed.The article will present the results of analytical calculations performed to evaluate of the loading factor in accordance with the standards VDI 2230 and NF E25-030 as well as the results of the finite elements analysis,by means of which the considered connection will be modelled.In addition,a comparison of the results obtained by means of both methods will be made.