Finite element modeling and optimization of load transfer in multi-fastener joints using structural elements

Composite Structures

Volumn 82, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 245-256

  Ekh, Johan ^a   Schön, Joakim ^b  

^a ROYAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (Sweden)

^b SWEDISH DEFENCE RESEARCH AGENCY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Composite joint; FEA; Load transfer; Optimization

Indexed keywords

COMPOSITE STRUCTURES; FASTENERS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; OPTIMIZATION; STIFFNESS; STRESS CONCENTRATION; STRUCTURAL LOADS;

COMPOSITE JOINT; LOAD DISTRIBUTION; LOAD TRANSFER; MAXIMUM BEARING STRESS;

JOINTS (STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS);

COMPOSITE; FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS; MATHEMATICAL MODEL; OPTIMIZATION; STIFFNESS; STRESS;

EID: 34548679135     PISSN: 02638223     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2007.01.005     Document Type: Article

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