A three-dimensional finite element model for stress analysis of adhesive joints

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2002

Authors

J. P. M. Gonçalves (Author) Other; Marcelo F. S. F. de Moura (Author) FEUP; Paulo Tavares de Castro (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives

Vol. 22 No. 5

Pages: 357-365

ISSN: 0143-7496

Publisher: Elsevier

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Chemical engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-000-MTR

DOI: 10.1016/s0143-7496(02)00015-5

Abstract (EN): This paper presents a new model for three-dimensional finite element analysis of adhesive joints. The model considers geometric and material nonlinearities and uses solid brick elements as well as specially developed interface elements. The interface elements allow the calculation of stresses at the adherend-adhesive interfaces. The application of the model to a single-lap joint is presented. The results of a linear elastic analysis highlight the three-dimensional nature of the stresses and stress concentrations at interfaces. The influence of material nonlinearities on the behavior of the joint is also discussed.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9