Thesis work - Bolt loosening prevention

AVL is the world’s largest independent company for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and in other sectors. As a global technology leader, AVL provides concepts, solutions and methodologies in the fields of e-mobility, ADAS and autonomous driving, vehicle integration, digitalization, virtualization, Big Data, and much more.

What
The purpose of the thesis is to create 
•    Guidelines for dimensioning of the bolt/bolted joint.
•    Simple tool(s) to predict bolt failure due to preload loss.

How
•    Conduct a literature survey and background investigation to understand the causes of preload losses in bolts.
•    Develop a detailed FE model to investigate the preload loss by using DOE method.
•    Identify/define equations and model to calculate the preload losses. 
•    Define a method/process to recommend bolt dimensions for a specific application and align it with available test results.
•    Document methods and process in a design guideline.

Tools 
* Abaqus, ANSA, MS Office

* You are a M.Sc. student within mechanical engineering, vehicle engineering or engineering physics with a good understanding of modelling and simulations.