Aluminum alloys are commonly used in aeronautical applications because of their specific
strength and improved corrosion resistance. These structures, during their service, are …

With the increasing use of composite structures, a simple and effective repair method is
needed to enhance operational efficiency. While conventional single-sided patch repairs are …

Since the development of the eXtended Finite Element Method (XFEM), Cohesive Zone
Modelling (CZM), and the Virtual Crack Closure Technique (VCCT) for damage analysis in …

Composite materials are widely used in aircraft due to the urgent need for high-quality
structures in aerospace engineering. In order to verify the effectiveness of complex bolt …

Aluminium alloy is a commonly used material in the superstructure of naval vessels. This
alloy is prone to sensitisation when exposed to the marine environment for an extended …

Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of composite patch repairs. However, many
of these investigations primarily address the enhancement of repaired components' …

The present paper investigates the stress distribution in structural elements reinforced with
laminates and subjected to axial loads. The proposed analysis provides an analytical …

In the present study, the experimental investigation of the repair of the Al 2024 T3 plate with
edge and center crack by Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) patch under tensile …

Aircraft maintenance is becoming more important as a means of enhancing structural
integrity and prolonging the service life of older aircraft. The bonded composite repair is the …

To repair the damage to the epoxy/carbon fiber laminate, a single-lap test was performed
between sulfuric acid anodized aluminum plate and carbon fiber laminate to study the effect …