The safety of bolts on climbs close to the sea remains a very important issue, not only at the crags and multipitch routes on Sardinia and those overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, but also elsewhere.

WASHINGTON -- A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine identifies strategies for improving the reliability of bolts used in offshore oil and gas drilling rigs, ...

Bolt preload isn’t just about tightening—it’s the hidden force that keeps joints secure, leak-free, and fatigue-resistant. Engineers know that too little or too much torque can cause failure, so ...