Strength prediction is discussed using a traction-separation damage model incorporating material softening for bolted joint that fails in bearing mode. The modelliug approach in the bolted double-lap joint of current work is a simplistic approach to predict the strength of bearing failures. This is clearly shown in bearing failure which occurred experimentally at higher W/d ratios. A simple met...

Aging aircraft may develop multiple-site damage (MSD) that can reduce the structural integrity of fuselage structures. The existence of small cracks emanating from adjacent rivet holes in a fuselage lap-splice joint is of major concern. Small collinear cracks greatly reduce the residual strength of a panel with a lead crack. Recent studies predicting the residual strength of flat and curvilinea...

Novel techniques for joining thermoplastic composites and aluminium alloys are critical underpinning the development of crashworthy lightweight multi-material automotive structures. Lap bonding interfaces represent a fundamental joint in typical This study investigates crashworthiness single-lap, adhesively bonded interlocked-hybrid composite-metal joints using low-velocity transverse impact te...