Composite Joints and Connections

<p>Contributor contact details</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Part I: Bolted joints</p> <p>Chapter 1: Reinforcement of composite bolted joints by means of local metal hybridization</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>1.1 Introduction</p> <p>1.2 Local hybridization concept</p> <p>1.3 Reinforcement materials</p> <p>1.4 Bearing strength</p> <p>1.5 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 2: Bolted joints in glass reinforced aluminium (Glare) and other hybrid fibre metal laminates (FML)</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>2.1 Introduction</p> <p>2.2 Glare and the fibre metal laminate (FML) concept</p> <p>2.3 Loads in a mechanically fastened FML joint</p> <p>2.4 Static behaviour of FML joints</p> <p>2.5 Fatigue behaviour of FML joints</p> <p>2.6 Residual strength of FML joints</p> <p>2.7 Sources of further information and advice</p> <p>Chapter 3: Bolted joints in pultruded glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>3.1 Introduction</p> <p>3.2 Experimental characterisation of stiffness and strength of bolted joints</p> <p>3.3 Tests on tension joints</p> <p>3.4 Analysis of stresses, deformations and bolt load-sharing in tension joints</p> <p>3.5 Design guidance for tension joints</p> <p>3.6 Research needs and future prospects</p> <p>Chapter 4: Bolt-hole clearance effects in composite joints</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>4.1 Introduction</p> <p>4.2 Single-bolt joints</p> <p>4.3 Multi-bolt joints</p> <p>4.4 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 5: Stress analysis of bolted composite joints under multiaxial loading</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>5.1 Introduction</p> <p>5.2 Bolt load distribution</p> <p>5.3 Numerical results</p> <p>5.4 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 6: Strength prediction of bolted joints in carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>6.1 Introduction</p> <p>6.2 Observed failure mechanisms</p> <p>6.3 Physically based failure modelling</p> <p>6.4 Strength analysis at the coupon level</p> <p>6.5 Dealing with the component level</p> <p>6.6 Conclusion and future trends</p> <p>6.7 Acknowledgement</p> <p>Chapter 7: Fatigue of bolted composite joints</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>7.1 Introduction</p> <p>7.2 Coefficient of friction</p> <p>7.3 Clamping force</p> <p>7.4 Hole wear</p> <p>7.5 Fastener failure</p> <p>7.6 Shear-out</p> <p>7.7 Net-section failure</p> <p>7.8 Joint design</p> <p>Chapter 8: Influence of dynamic loading on fastened composite joints</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>8.1 Introduction and background</p> <p>8.2 Test methods</p> <p>8.3 Single fastener testing</p> <p>8.4 Multiple fastener testing</p> <p>8.5 Simulation methods</p> <p>8.6 Future trends</p> <p>8.7 Conclusion</p> <p>8.8 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 9: Effects of temperature on the response of composite bolted joints</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>9.1 Introduction</p> <p>9.2 Effects of temperature on strength</p> <p>9.3 Damage evolution</p> <p>9.4 Analytical works</p> <p>9.5 Conclusions</p> <p>9.6 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Part II: Bonded joints</p> <p>Chapter 10: Calculation of strain energy release rates for bonded joints with a prescribed crack</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>10.1 Introduction</p> <p>10.2 Strain energy release rate</p> <p>10.3 Calculating strain energy release rate using finite element methods</p> <p>10.4 Calculating strain energy release rate using an analytical approach</p> <p>Chapter 11: Simulating fracture in bonded composite joints using cohesive zone models</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>11.1 Introduction</p> <p>11.2 Implementation of a potential-based cohesive model in ABAQUS Standard framework</p> <p>11.3 Analysis of debonding in AA6082T6/epoxy T-peel joints</p> <p>11.4 Conclusions and future trends</p> <p>Chapter 12: Simulating fatigue failure in bonded composite joints using a modified cohesive zone model</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>12.1 Introduction to the simulation of fatigue in bonded joints</p> <p>12.2 Simulation of fatigue crack growth with the cohesive zone model: basic concept and literature works</p> <p>12.3 Development of a two-dimensional cohesive zone model for the prediction of the fatigue crack growth under mode I loading</p> <p>12.4 Two-dimensional cohesive zone model for the prediction of fatigue crack growth under mixed mode I/II loading</p> <p>12.5 Simulation of fatigue crack growth with crack length jumps due to static overloads</p> <p>12.6 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 13: Strength of bonded overlap composite joints in marine applications</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>13.1 Introduction</p> <p>13.2 Design recommendations</p> <p>13.3 Experimental studies on strength of adhesively bonded joints</p> <p>13.4 General description of the response of bonded overlap joints to mechanical loads</p> <p>13.5 Strength of materials approaches</p> <p>13.6 Fracture mechanics approaches</p> <p>13.7 Discussion, conclusions and future trends</p> <p>13.8 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 14: Advanced modeling of the behavior of bonded composite joints in aerospace applications</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>14.1 Introduction</p> <p>14.2 Bonded joints</p> <p>14.3 Cohesive zone model (CZM) based bonded joint analysis</p> <p>14.4 Design perspective</p> <p>Chapter 15: Mixed mode energy release rates for bonded composite joints</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>15.1 Introduction</p> <p>15.2 Basic formulae of mixed mode energy release rates</p> <p>15.3 Parametric case studies</p> <p>15.4 Comparison with FEA results</p> <p>15.5 Experimental validation</p> <p>15.6 Conclusions</p> <p>15.7 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Chapter 16: Stress analysis of bonded patch and scarf repairs in composite structures</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>16.1 Introduction</p> <p>16.2 Scarf joint and repair descriptions</p> <p>16.3 Methodology</p> <p>16.4 Numerical results</p> <p>16.5 Conclusions</p> <p>Chapter 17: High strain rate behaviour of bonded composite joints</p> <p>Abstract:</p> <p>17.1 Introduction</p> <p>17.2 Typical rubber-modified epoxy adhesive performance</p> <p>17.3 Dynamic joint failure</p> <p>17.4 Testing and analysis of mixed and mode II specimens</p> <p>17.5 Testing and analysis of scarf joint failure</p> <p>17.6 Conclusion</p> <p>17.7 Acknowledgements</p> <p>Index</p>