Abstract
In this paper, an experimental investigation of single-lap joints was carried out. A new design with attachments for efficient load transfer has been proposed. Aluminum and composite materials were used for the adherends. Irrespective of the material used, the new design is stronger than a conventional lap joint by up to about 60 %. Failure modes of these joints were recorded and a finite element analysis was conducted to verify the failure modes. A detailed parametric study was conducted to investigate the effect of attachment thickness, angle of attachment, and lay-up on the ultimate strength of the joints.
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