Clamp force divide by surface ?

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Clamp load values for bolts and screws are typically not divided by two, as they represent the total force applied to the joint. When simulating in SolidWorks, the force applied to a surface should reflect the total clamp load, not halved. If two screws are used to connect two surfaces, the total clamp load can be considered as the sum of the loads from both screws, effectively doubling the force. It's important to accurately represent these forces in simulations to understand how the surfaces will respond. Properly accounting for clamp loads is crucial for accurate results in mechanical simulations.
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hi, newbies here !

found clamp load in some catalogue for bolt and screw.

is that value should divide by 2 since bolt is connect 2 surface together ?

by the way, i am try to solidworks simulation,
want to apply force on a surface to see how it respond on that surface
both surface/body is same material
 
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another question here:
what if these 2 surfaces are connect with 2 screw
do i multiply the clamp load by 2 again ?
 

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