Minimum Length of Thread Engagement Formula and Calculations Per FED-STD-H28/2...

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Minimum Length of Thread Engagement Formula and

Calculations Per FED-STD-H28/2B
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Screw Thread Strength Calculations FED-STD-H28/2B, 1991
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If the value of J is greater than 1 then the length of engagement must be

increased to at least

Where:

Le = Fastener Thread Engagement

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