Abstract
As a result of the widespread use of composite materials in primary structures of aerospace platforms, composite joining became more crucial. This study addresses the effect of joining methods on the strength of composite joints experimentally, numerically and analytically. Single lap joint shear strengths of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composite parts joined by mechanical fastening with a pop and solid rivet, secondary bonding with a paste adhesive, co-curing and co-bonding techniques were compared. In addition, the effect of adhesive thicknesses (0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.76 mm) on the single lap shear strength was investigated. Carbon fiber reinforced composite (CFRP) samples were produced according to the ASTM 5868 standard. After the production of samples with varying joining methods, single lap shear tests were implemented. Moreover, the interface damage in the composites was examined by use of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) for the purpose of studying the damage mechanism. Fracture mechanisms corresponding with bonding methods were also assessed by examining the fracture surface of the composite samples. Furthermore, results were analyzed by Hypermesh, ABAQUS and ESAComp. For instance, the co-bonded sample with an adhesive film exhibits an experimental shear strength of 24.03 MPa which deviates only 3 % from the numerical expectation.
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