In this video I use Nastran and bolted connection module from design accelerators in Autodesk Inventor to get a clear path how you can calculate your bolts using those tools.

The model and the conditions of the case presented in this video are coming from Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design book, exercise 87

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How to determine force in bolt connection in Nastran

https://www.autodesk.com/support/tech...

Allowable thread pressure reference

https://help.autodesk.com/view/INVNTO...

Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design Book

https://www.mheducation.com/highered/...

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