Reinforcement of composite bolted joints by means of local metal hybridization

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2011

Authors

Fink, A (Author) Other; Camanho, PP (Author) FEUP

Book

Title: Composites joints and connections

1º Edition

Pages: 3-34

ISBN: 978-1-84569-990-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-0-85709-492-6

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

Scopus - 10 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-005-4BA

DOI: 10.1016/b978-1-84569-990-1.50001-6

Abstract (EN): The use of a local hybridization with metal represents a suitable and technologically feasible means of increasing the mechanical efficiency of highly loaded composite bolted joints. This technology allows significant improvement of the overall structural efficiency of real composite structures. Contrary to conventional reinforcement concepts with metal, the local laminate hybridization entails the implementation of thin high-strength metal foils within the laminate by means of either ply substitution or ply addition techniques. This chapter addresses some fundamental aspects of the mechanical behaviour of hybrid joints in terms of its reinforcement effect, the damage behaviour and the impact of geometric and material-related parameters.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific