# Metallic connection: bolt stresses

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**Created:** [March 13, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/metallic-connection-bolt-stresses/1601 "2024-03-13T12:54:44Z")\
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FORC output is just for the reaction/applied forces so it’s non-zero only where BCs and loads are. If you want to read the forces from bolts modeled as solids then you can use e.g. `*SECTION PRINT`. It’s not supported in PrePoMax though so you would need keyword edits and internal surface for each bolt. More about this here: [Best way to find force in bolted connection](https://prepomax.discourse.group/t/best-way-to-find-force-in-bolted-connection/1498)

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