Design of an apparatus for axial forces determination in screw connections

This bachelor thesis deals with the design of the device for measuring axial forces in bolted joints. The first part of the thesis is focused on the research of the current state of knowledge of screw connections, force transducers and methods for deriving prestress including their control. Then, three conceptual solutions that fulfilled the assignment of the thesis were created based on the research. The final design that most closely corresponds to reality is described in detail including its advantages and possible measurement inaccuracies. The final 3D design was made into a drawing documentation