Behaviour and Analysis of Mechanically Fastened Joints in Composite Structures

Abstract

The rapidly increasing use of composite structures in NATO aerospace has intensified interest in methods of strength, and life analysis. At the same time, the introduction of new tough resins has increased the static strength of composite joints with implications for the corresponding strength in fatigue. A number of NATO nations have built up databases and developed methods for strength and life analyses; in order to take advantage of these resources the Structures and Materials Panel held a Specialists' Meeting, in conjunction with the 64th Panel Meeting, at Madrid, Spain on 27th - 29th April 1987, under the chairmanship of Professor Vittorio Giavotto, to provide a focus for methods of analysis and the identification of research needs. This volume contains the papers presented at this Specialists' Meeting. Joints (junctions); Composite materials; Mechanical properties; Life (durability); Mechanical tests; Research projects.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA199171

Entities

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Bearing Strength
  • Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymers
  • Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics
  • Laminates
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Tensile Strength

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Space