Abstract
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the clearance and interference-fit on the fatigue life of composite lap joints in double shear, 3D finite element simulations have been performed to obtain stress (or strain) distributions around the hole due to interference fit using FEM package, Non-linear contact analyses are performed to examine the effects of the clearance and interference for titanium and composite lap joint. Fatigue tests were conducted for the titanium and composite lap joints with clearance fit and interference fit with 0.5, 1, and 1.5% nominal interference fit levels at different cyclic loads. The results shows that interference fit increases fatigue life compared to clearance fit specimens, the titanium and composite lap joint with 1% interference fit level has the better fatigue life.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
