Abstract
Induction heating was used to join basalt fiber reinforced polymer laminates (BFRPL) using the process called inductive contact joining (ICJ). Two other mechanical joining processes, nut and bolt (NB) and two-piece hollow riveting (2PR), were compared to ICJ. The obtained joints were evaluated using tensile shear tests and by analyzing fractured surfaces. Furthermore, simulation of the ICJ process was used to estimate the effective parameters. Joints produced by ICJ had superior joint strength compared to joints manufactured by 2PR. In addition, during ICJ, the BFRPL fibers were not damaged and the strength of the base material was maintained. The tensile shear forces of the ICJ process exceeded 3.5 kN and 2.5 kN for a joined, sandblasted aluminum sheet with BFRPL and for joining BFRPL to itself, respectively. Further optimization potential of the ICJ process was discovered during the investigation, so that potentially higher joint strengths and shorter processing times can be expected, making the process interesting for future industrial applications.
Highlights
Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) are preferably used in manufacturing of lightweight structures due to their high strength, light weight, and perfect corrosion resistance
There are two types of FRP, thermoplastic and thermosetting, which depend on the polymer used in the matrix composite structure
A low-cost fiber, such as basalt, and the use of a thermoplastic matrix opens up new possibilities for the reproducible production of hybrid FRP
Summary
Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) are preferably used in manufacturing of lightweight structures due to their high strength, light weight, and perfect corrosion resistance. There are two types of FRP, thermoplastic and thermosetting, which depend on the polymer used in the matrix composite structure. Glass or carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) exhibit low ductility with high brittleness. A low-cost fiber, such as basalt, and the use of a thermoplastic matrix opens up new possibilities for the reproducible production of hybrid FRP. Implementing FRP requires a ductile metal-like steel or aluminum sheet. The joined ductile sheet metal with the FRP works as a support to prevent deformation, especially in some areas that require fixing and clamping with other parts. Many attempts were made to join FRP with metal
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