Fastener Design Course: By Richard T. Barrett, Sr Aerospace Engineer of NASA Lewis Research Center

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Richard T. Barrett, Senior Aerospace Engineer of NASA Lewis Research Center presents a comprehensive course on fastener design. A recognized expert in the field of fastener technology Mr. Barrett combines lecture, charts, illustrations with real-world experiences. Topics covered include: materials, plantings and coatings, locking methods threads, joint stiffness, rivets, inserts, nut plates, thread lubricants, design criteria, etc.

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This course is a comprehensive study of fastener technology. While this course is designed for aerospace engineers, mechanical engineers will find it beneficial. This course is about materials, plants and coatings. There is a summary of locking methods, threads, joint stiffness, rivets and inserts. There is also a discussion of lubricants and design considerations.

The world has changed a lot since the Wright brothers took off from Kitty Hawk in 1903. We now live in a high-tech, high-stress society that demands more and more from our machines and equipment. This is particularly true in the aerospace and aviation industries—where today's airplanes must master more complex flight maneuvers, and where the need for high-speed, high-strength joints and fastening devices is even greater. In the past, many engineers relied on trial and error to design fasteners. But those days are over. Today, one of the fastest—and most economical—ways to design high-performing fasteners is to use the computer.