Please cite this article as: Maljaars, J., Euler, M., Fatigue S-N curves of bolts and bolted connections for application in civil engineering structures, International Journal of Fatigue (2021), doi: https://doi. A meta study into fatigue of bolts and bolted connections Most details benefit from sub-grouping in FAT classes based on production process There is a need for more fatigue tests at high stress ratios Net section stress is not suited for evaluation of non-preloaded bolted connections

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... e article forms the background of the revision of the European standard EN 1993-1-9 Highlights Highlights Fatigue S-N curves of bolts and bolted connections for application in civil engineering structures Johan Maljaars, Mathias Euler • A meta study into fatigue of bolts and bolted connections • Most details benefit from sub-grouping in FAT classes based on production process • There is a need for more fatigue tests at high stress ratios • Net section stress is not suited for evaluation of nonpreloaded bolted connections • The article forms the background of the revision of the European standard EN 1993-1-9