Initial failure of mechanically fastened joints with offset loading: Advanced Composites Letters

Brian G Falzon, Glyn AO Davies

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    Abstract

    In this preliminary study the initial failure of a bolted composite joint was investigated. The results of an experimental program using two simple beams bolted together with offset loading are presented. These test specimens were used to simulate a typical skin-spar attachment in a composite wing undergoing hydraulic shock. Initial failure was found to be due to a prying force induced at the outer sections of the joint leading to transverse shear failure.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)91-94
    Number of pages4
    JournalAdv. Compos. Lett.
    Volume6
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1997

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