Interference Fit Calculation with Numerical and Simulation Methods

This study presents the steps of calculation and selection of interference fits. According to Lamé’s formula, we can determine the stress and strain values generated when assembling the joint. We also show the modeling and simulation of interference fit for evaluating these same values. Then, we compare the calculated values with Lamé’s formula and simulation results, which is the basis of further interference assembly experiments to find the load capacity for different pairs of assembly materials.