Evaluation of the effects of defects and ageing on the strength of composite bonded joints by mechanical tests and numerical simulation : implementation of the novel centrifuge test

• Main Author: Μουτσομπέγκα, Έλλη
• Other Authors: Moutsompegka, Elli
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Composite bonded joints; Fracture toughness; Centrifuge testing; Hygrothermal ageing; Kissing bonds

The use of adhesive bonding in aircraft structures is continuously increasing due to the numerous advantages it provides over conventional joining techniques. However, the use of adhesive bonding technology is limited to joining and patch-repairing of secondary structures that are not load-critical,...