Pre-tensioning of a bolted joint is used to (a) strain harden the bolt head (b) decrease stiffness

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Pre-tensioning of a bolted joint is used to

(a) strain harden the bolt head

(b) decrease stiffness of the bolted joint

(c) increase stiffness of the bolted joint

(d) prevent yielding of the thread root

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