Composite materials are widely used in the various Fields. Due to the high strength they are widely used in the low weight constructions and also used as a suitable alternative to metals. In various applications and also for joining various composite parts together, they are fastened together using adhesives or Mechanical fasteners. Modeling and static analysis of 3-D Models of joints such as b...

The durability of adhesive joints is of special concern in structural applications and moisture has been identified as one of the major factors affecting joint durability. This is especially important in applications where joints are exposed to varying environmental conditions throughout their life. This paper presents a methodology to predict the stresses in adhesive joints under cyclic moistu...

Strength tests on single lap joints with one adhesive (AV138/HV998) and layer thickness (0.5 mm), three peel stoppers (brass bolt, nylon bolt steel pin), four lengths (12.5 mm, 25 40 mm 100 mm) were conducted to investigate the effects of varying length stiffness peel-stop fasteners. Joint failure stress decreased, but force increased length. Furthermore, joint was higher stopper. The effect br...

This work deals with the evaluation of adhesive single-lap joints using ultrasound guided waves; in particular, it is intended to characterize signal propagation when defects are present joint by simulation and experimental approaches. The waves developed from matrix formulations. behavior wave modes that exist bonded region characterized. It found its amplitudes can be estimated properties inc...

The performance of veneer joints is known to affect the quality of laminated veneer lumber (LVL), so experimental research and simulation analysis of the tensile properties of lap joints were performed and reported in this paper. The lap length, specimen thickness, and specimen width were selected as the experimental factors. The maximum tensile load increased with the increase of each factor; ...

Elastic interaction effect commonly exists in the assembly of multi-bolted joint. It is defined as loss tension forces some bolts due to progressively tightening neighboring bolts. Main cable clamp a large size bolted joint used suspension bridge. Investigation on bolt has seldom been reported. This article presents field experiment study tightening. In experiment, three types and sequences wer...