Hi everyone,

We would like to perform screw calculations according to VDI 2230. For this calculation, we need the forces (axial and shear forces) acting on the screw connection. My goal is to calculate these forces using SolidWorks Simulation Professional 2022.

How do I obtain the forces required by VDI 2230?

I conducted a brief test with a screw as a connection element: a large cube with a screwed holder,