Introduction to the Types of Mechanically Fastened Joints

This video introduces some of the major categories of fastener type, and examines the major loading modes (tension vs shear) for mechanically fastened joints.

The video is part of a larger MOOC called Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials offered by the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at TUDelft. The course is available on the edX platform (

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