A three-dimensional finite element model of the joint has been developed. The model has been used to predict the stress field of the laminate in the joint area, assuming homogeneity and linear behavior of the material. The modeled geometry is a T-bolt that joins a coupon of glass fiber–epoxy and a block of steel. The results obtained from the model have been verified experimentally using both e...

Fatigue crack growth during the service life of aging aircraft is a critical issue and monitoring of such cracks in structural hotspots is the goal of this research. This paper presents a procedure for classification and detection of cracks generated in bolted joints which are used at numerous locations in aircraft structures. Single lap bolted joints were equipped with surface mounted piezoele...

Bolted joints are generally used to connect two or more mechanical structures due their ease of assembly and disassembly for maintenance. However, the problem vibration is one main challenges when tightness bolted insufficient, causing failures such as looseness resulting in disconnection. Looseness most common cause dynamically loaded joint structure failure. This study tested a simple bolt ob...

failure in timber structures occurs mainly in crucial points such as joints areas. therefore, the idea of using composite sheets in timber joints has been intro-duced as a method in order to increase the strength and ductility behaviour of timber joints. this research aims to study the behaviour of bolted joints in poplar and pine woods, which are reinforced by two types of gfrp sheets. a singl...

Hydrogen gas has been widely recognized as an environmentally clean and renewable energy fuel, and it provides a way to reduce greenhouse gas and air pollution emission. A great deal of effort has been made to develop new techniques in the field of hydrogen energy, including hydrogen production, storage, and infrastructure. Recently a metallic gasket, which is made of type 316L stainless steel,...

Fretting fatigue is a damage process that occurs when two surfaces in contact with each other are subjected to relative micro-slip, causing reduced life respect the plain case. has now been studied deeply for over 50 years, but still no univocal design approach universally accepted. This review presents literature study involves three main types of mechanical joint affected by fretting (press-f...