Question

With reference to bottom end bolts for medium speed four stroke engines:

Explain why bottom end bolts will ultimately fail under normal operating conditions;

Identify the features incorporated into bolt design to inhibit failure;

Explain how bolt failure may be hastened when maintenance is carried out;

Describe, as Second Engineer, your strategy for preventing bolt failure.

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