Fasteners

Presenter’s Name	David Wells
Instructor Bio	David is a Professional Mechanical Engineer. His career has taken him from working as a hydraulic service technician, to becoming an engineer doing mechanical / hydraulic system design and steel construction, into computer science, to machine automation. Along the way there were side detours into television, movies, water ski boats and scuba diving instruction. He currently provides engineering support to two amusement parks, and several traveling shows for issues involving, hydraulics, steel defects and control system issues. David is an AIMS Level 2 CRI.
Track	Maintenance
Presentation synopsis	Fasteners
	An overview of the types and importance of fasteners in amusement rides.  Good installation practices for fasteners, with a practical example, with an overview of the physics of torquing.