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Tapered Nut Information 1

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mattud

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Oct 28, 1999
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Does anyone have any information or know where I can find information on how using a tapered nut positively effects the fatigue life of a threaded connection?
 
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Peterson's Stress Concentration Factors has some data about tapered nuts. It does show a reduction in the overall stress concentration.
 
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