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Rapid Bolt Tester

Company: Volvo Group Trucks & Technology

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: IE
Optional: CMPEN, CMPSC, EE, ESC, MATSE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: YES

Intellectual Property: YES

This outcome of this project would be a rapid test bench setup that can compare the behavior of different fasteners (A:B comparison) in under 10 minutes. Key measurements include torque, angle, and load. The problem this project addresses is reducing the time required to obtain information to make sound engineering decisions on continued usage of parts.

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