Numerical and experimental investigation of fitting tolerance effects on damage and failure of CFRP/Ti double-lap single-bolt joints

• Published in: Aerospace science and technology Vol. 78; pp. 461 - 470
• Main Authors: Cao, Yuejie, Cao, Zengqiang, Zuo, Yangjie, Huo, Lubin, Qiu, Jianping, Zuo, Duquan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Masson SAS 01.07.2018
• Subjects: Bolted joint; Clearance; Composite; Damage; Interference; Bolted joint; Clearance; Composite; Damage; Interference

CFRP/Ti bolted joints are increasingly used in aircraft structures. Optimizing the joint design is vital for overall composite structure designs. Therefore, a progressive damage model was developed for investigating the effects of clearance and interference sizes on the damage and failure of CFRP/Ti...