Fatigue life evaluation of adhesive joints in a real structural component

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Antelo, J (Author) Other; Akhavan Safar, A (Author) Other; Ricardo Carbas (Author) FEUP; Marques, EAS (Author) FEUP; Goyal, R (Author) Other; da Silva, LFM (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: International Journal of Fatigue

Vol. 153

ISSN: 0142-1123

Publisher: Elsevier

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Authenticus ID: P-00V-BAP

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2021.106504

Abstract (EN): The aim of this work is to study how well fatigue life predictions, based on Arcan tests results, apply to real joint with a complex geometry, used as a structural component in industrial vehicles. Using a stress-life approach, a master stress-life curve for fatigue was constructed. By utilizing the master curve, fatigue life predictions were made for the joints and compared with the welded assembly. Experimental fatigue tests were performed to verify the predictions. The results agreed with the fatigue life predictions. It was concluded that adhesive bonding is a suitable alternative to welding in terms of longevity.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 17