Compared with other metallic materials, magnesium alloys have a higher tendency to creep. Therefore, the connection of magnesium components to adjacent assemblies (e.g., in bolted fastenings) has an important meaning. [6] The influence of the prestress of the screws with regard to varying contact conditions and coefficients of friction can be investigated by the finite element method as shown in Figure 7. The results must be verified by experiments.Further investigations will be carried out to determine the structural durability of cast components, e.g., experiments with variable-amplitude loading and experiments based on real load-time histories. In cooperation with the project partners, sub-projects have been defined in order to determine necessary characteristic values with regard to the fatigue behavior, to develop numerical and assessment procedures, etc. The aim of the project is to give recommendations for the use of magnesium alloys.