Classical and numerical approaches to determining V-section band clamp axial stiffness

V-band clamp joints are used in a wide range of applications to connect circular flanges, for ducts, pipes and the turbocharger housing. Previous studies and research on V-bands are either purely empirical or analytical with limited applicability on the variety of V-band design and working condition...

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Main Authors: Barrans Simon M., Khodabakhshi Goodarz, Muller Matthias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2014-12-01
Series:Open Engineering
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/eng-2015-0010