About This Course
Bolted and gasketed joints are critical to pressure-containing and industrial systems worldwide. This two-day course is an engineer’s guide to bolting and gasket design, selection and installation. It provides an overview of bolted joint fundamentals and focuses on the roles of bolts and gaskets in developing and maintaining leak-tight connections of bolted flange joints, including troubleshooting of existing bolted flange connection.
This course examines how to assess a successful value of bolt load, as well as explains the importance of specifying a tightening procedure. It introduces the subject of PVRC (Pressure Vessel Research Council) leak tightness calculations and presents an overview of current trends and practices to achieve reliable leak-tight bolted joint solutions.
Learning Objectives
Material Includes
- Downloadable course notes and exercises via ASME"s learning platform.
Requirements
- This ASME Virtual Classroom course is held live with an instructor on our online learning platform.
- Certificate of completion will be issued to registrants who successfully attend and complete the course.
Target Audience
- This course is intended for engineers with the responsibility for, or are involved in, the specification and assembly of bolted joints and gasketed bolted flange connections. Two years of engineering experience would be beneficial, but is not required. The course is also useful to Engineering Management that wishes to assess the value of the material, and to mechanics that would like a broader understanding of the subject.
Curriculum
Introduction to the Bolted Joint
Basic Concepts & Mechanics of Bolted Joints
Bolt Flange Joint as a Single Mechanical System
Importance of Distinguishing Between Bolt Load and Clamping Force
Bolting Strength, both Elastic and Plastic Properties
Stress Distribution within a Bolt
Introduction to Actual Versus Ideal Loadings on a Bolt
Combining Tensile and Shear Stresses, Both Ductile and Brittle Material
Threading Basics
Properties Affecting In-service Conditions
Stress and Strain Considerations:
Gasket Behavior, Selection and Specification
Introduction to Assembly and Clamping Force
ASME PCC-1 Guidelines
Understanding & Preventing Gasket Failure
Joint Calculation Methods
Your Instructors
Course Author-ASME
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Mahmoud Abdallah
ASME Committee Member - Authorized Training Instructor
Mr. Mahmoud Abdallah is a highly accomplished mechanical engineer, industry leader, and internationally recognized training professional with more than three decades of experience in the oil and gas, chemical, and petrochemical sectors. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Power Engineering from Helwan University in 1995 and has since built an extensive career serving multinational organizations across the energy and process industries.
Throughout his professional journey, Mr. Abdallah has specialized in mechanical engineering, piping systems, industry standards, and technical leadership. His expertise has enabled him to contribute significantly to major industrial projects while supporting the development of engineering best practices and professional competency programs.
Currently, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Malyomar Engineering, leading engineering consultancy, training, and technical development initiatives that support professionals and organizations across the region.
Mr. Abdallah is an active contributor to the global engineering community and holds several distinguished professional affiliations and certifications, including:
- Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
- Member of the ASME B31.3 Process Piping and ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code Committees.
- Authorized Training Instructor for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
- President of the Society of Piping Engineers and Designers (SPED), Egypt Chapter.
- Certified Pan-Arab Energy Management Professional.
- Certified Value Methodology Associate (VMA) by SAVE International® and recognized Value Management Book Reviewer.
- Member of the Egyptian Society of Mechanical Engineers (ESME).
As a trainer, mentor, and industry expert, Mr. Abdallah is dedicated to advancing engineering knowledge, promoting excellence in professional practice, and supporting the continuous development of engineers and technical professionals throughout the Middle East and beyond.
