Bolted connection and tightening torque basics

CONTENTS: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Thread pitch 05:13 Joint preload 08:03 Load transfer 12:41 Tightening torque 15:28 Mounting paste vs torque Useful LINKS: This educational video nicely explains why I was wrong and why split-washers are not effective in locking the nuts (the split washer is discussed from 39:00 for about a minute - the link should open at that time in the video):    • Fastener Design Course: Part 2   Recommended tightening torques for various bicycle parts: https://bike.bikegremlin.com/14694/bi... My video about threadlockers:    • Threadlockers (Loctite etc.) explained   A video by ‪@appliedbolting‬ that nicely explains and demonstrates the importance of thread preparation (and the relation of the tightening torque to the actual tension of the bolt):    • Torque Isn't Tension   A list of BikeGremlin websites and channels: https://www.bikegremlin.com/ List of all the BikeGremlin videos, sorted by categories: https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/ id: 1133