Effect of through-thickness stitching on the fatigue life of composite single-lap joints

被引:19
作者
Jain, LK
Leong, KH
Mai, YW
Tong, LY
机构
[1] Cooperat Res Ctr Adv Composite Struct Ltd, Bankstown, NSW 2200, Australia
[2] Cooperat Res Ctr Adv Composite Struct Ltd, Fishermens Bend, Vic 3207, Australia
[3] Univ Sydney, Dept Mech & Mechatron Engn J07, Ctr Adv Mat Technol, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
[4] Univ Sydney, Dept Aeronaut Engn, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
关键词
single lap joints; resin transfer moulding; through-thickness stitching; fatigue life; strength; cycles to failure;
D O I
10.1023/A:1008837509977
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TB33 [复合材料];
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摘要
An exploratory experimental evaluation has been undertaken to investigate the effect of through-thickness stitching on the fatigue life of composite single lap joints. Balanced single lap joints were considered, and the lay-up for the adherends was (0/+/-45/90)(s) Specimens were stitched transversely and through-the-thickness with Kevlar(R) thread in a zigzag pattern and were manufactured using the resin transfer moulding (RTM) technique. Preliminary experimental results have indicated that stitches remain intact when the crack starts growing from either side of the overlap. This consequently imparts a significant improvement in the fatigue life of stitched versus unstitched counterparts.
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页码:399 / 409
页数:11
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