Through-thickness shape optimisation of bonded repairs and lap-joints

International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 7-21

  Kaye, R H ^a   Heller, M ^a  

^a AERO AND MAR RESEARCH LABORATORY   (Australia)

Author keywords

C. Finite element stress analysis; C. Stress distribution; D. Fatigue; E. Joint design

Indexed keywords

ADHESIVES; FATIGUE OF MATERIALS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; OPTIMIZATION; STRESS CONCENTRATION;

BONDED REPAIRS;

BOND STRENGTH (MATERIALS);

EID: 0036156308     PISSN: 01437496     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0143-7496(01)00029-X     Document Type: Article

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