Stress analysis of bonded patch and scarf repairs in composite structures

E. Madenci, A. Barut, I. Guven

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Abstract

This chapter describes a 'super' element as an alternative to conventional solid elements when analyzing scarf joint and scarf repair configurations in composite panels. The super element, which consists of a higher-order plate element for the adherends and a linear solid element for the adhesive, eliminates through-thickness discretization while providing complete three-dimensional stress and strain fields without constraints on the nature of the lamination and type of loading. The higher-order nature of the plate theory makes it suitable for analyzing thick laminates and sandwich panels comprised of numerous plies. This approach can support the design, analysis and verification testing of composite panels with unrepaired damage and a parametric range of scarf repair configurations with external patches.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationComposite Joints and Connections
PublisherElsevier Ltd.
Pages463-483
Number of pages21
ISBN (Print)9781845699901
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2011

Keywords

  • Bonded
  • Composites
  • Joint
  • Repair
  • Scarf

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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