Adhesive bonding is one of the most suitable joining technologies in terms of weight and
mechanical performance for current carbon fiber reinforced polymer aircraft fuselage …

Adhesive bonding is widely seen as the most optimal method for joining composite
materials, bringing significant benefits over mechanical joining, such as lower weight and …

ABSTRACT A comprehensive literature review on the existing analytical models based on
different material and geometry behaviors for both single and double-lap joints (as well as …

The goal of this study is to explore new topologies for adhesively bonded composite overlap
joints in order to improve their strength under tensile loading. Multiple stacked overlaps, also …

Fabric/unsaturated polyester composites have garnered significant attention due to their
lightweight properties and superior mechanical characteristics. Despite these advantages …

The finite element method (FEM) is used to analyze the behavior of repaired cracks in 2024-
T3 aluminum with bonded patches made of unidirectional composite plates. Different plate …

In the present work, the fatigue behavior of tongue and groove joints bonded by a
toughened epoxy adhesive was investigated. Axial cyclic tests were performed by different …

Co-cured metal/GFRP joints with groove structures can maintain the integrity of GFRP and
the continuity of glass fibres. To improve the performance of the groove structure, it is …

Structural steel S235JR is one of the main high-strength steels, while the most common
welding methods are gas metal arc welding and shielded metal arc welding. Any of weld …

The subject of joining composite parts in important issue in a wide range of engineering
applications. Currently mechanically-fastened and adhesively bonded joints are the two …