Chapter 16, the lengthiest and most important, faces the reader with the vibration loosening of bolts. Beginning with the loosening of the nut by vibration, we progress to the loosening sequence testing for vibration resistance (Alma and Junker tests) and ways in resisting vibration. This translates to maintenance of friction, prevention of relative slip between surfaces, reduction of back-off torque. With this under our belt, fatigue failure occupies the podium. The author proceeds from the various types of fatigue failure through S/N diagrams, influence of preload and joint stiffness and, finally, the minimization of the fatigue problem. The reviewer considers the latter two chapters to be read with a clear and open mind.Chapter 18 discusses gasketed joints. The well known m and y factors stated in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is next on the agenda. The author presents the more recent information on the subject and describes a number of suggestions for reducing the possibility of leaks in the field. An accompanying example explains the design of a gasketed joint elucidating the factors plus an interesting case history.Chapter 19 describes in simple terms the corrosion mechanism affecting joints and ways of minimizing this problem. Chapter 20 concludes the book by summarizing the various equations from the previous chapters on bolt tension and preload decisions, the proper bolted joint design procedure, and torque and elongation means.The appendices consider the nomenclature and the various units employed in bolt design, glossary of bolted joint terms, English and metric conversion, proof strengths, and bolt and nut materials.In summary, this is an excellent book. The reviewer would have preferred seeing a section on finite elements applied to design and multiple plate bearing loads on bolts. The book is a must for all designers involved in joint and bolt design. The author unravels a number of mysteries of bolt design but does not promise a "Garden of Eden" in solving all bolt designs. The reviewer highly recommends this book.Modern Automotive Structural Analysis, by M. M. Kamal and J.

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