Finite Element Analysis of Bonded Joints.

Abstract

A finite element program called STAP was modified for use. Specifically, an eight noded isoparametric element and a non-linear material law was integrated with the STAP program. Details of the element formulation and material law are included. The finite element program was used to analyze a single-lap joint. The results are compared with the closed-form solution due to Goland and Reissner. The finite element analysis of this type of adhesive joint is also compared with experimental data. Another single-lap geometry was analyzed using the finite element program, and the results are compared with two preceding analyses due to Nagaraja and Alwar, and Botha. The thick-adherend and crack-lap adhesive joints are also studied using both linear and non-linear material laws. Some of the results for the thick-adherend specimen also compared with the Botha analysis. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA140559

Entities

People

  • B. M. Barthelemy
  • H. F. Brinson
  • M. P. Kamat

Organizations

  • Virginia Tech

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Aircrafts
  • Composite Materials
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Dead Reckoning
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Guidance
  • Landing Lights
  • Light Sources
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Three Dimensional

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