Effect of Variances and Manufacturing Tolerances on the Design Strength and Life of Mechanically Fastened Composite Joints. Volume 2. Test Data, Equipment and Procedures

Abstract

The subject of this program was structural evaluation of mechanically fastened composite joints. Program objectives were: (1) development and verification by test of improved static strength methodology; (2) experimental evaluation of the effects of manufacturing anomalies on joint static strength; and (3) experimental evaluation of joint fatigue life. Program activities included: (1) A literature survey which was performed to determine the state-of- the-art in design and analysis of bolted composite joints; (2) Strength data were obtained through an experimental program to evaluate the effects of twelve joint design variables; (3) Effects of seven manufacturing and service anomalies on joint strength were evaluated experimentally and compared with strength data; (4) Bolted composite joint durability was evaluated; and (5) Required data reduction, methodology development and correlation, and necessary documentation were performed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA101658

Entities

People

  • H. R. Reiling Jr
  • J. M. Ogonowski
  • Samual P. Garbo

Organizations

  • McDonnell Aircraft Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bushings
  • Composite Materials
  • Fabrication
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fatigue Life
  • Fatigue Tests (Mechanics)
  • Geometry
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Moisture Content
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

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  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Systems Analysis and Design