It is not difficult to derive bolt forces from a single vertical load or a horizontal load acting on the specific number of bolts. What is more difficult, however is the determination of forces acting on a single bolt from a torsional moment, especially in combination with other loads. In this article we are going to explain how to find a resultant force from loads acting on a bolt in different directions. Let us consider an end plate connection with 6 bolts, as shown in Figu