The strength of joints in fibre reinforced plastics

Abstract

This work, mostly theoretical, relating to all aspects of adhesively bonded joints in composite materials is reviewed. The theoretical work is subdivided into classical and finite element methods. General principles and design guidelines are also presented.The load carrying joints in composite materials can be affected by two basic methods is mechanical fastening or adhesive bonding. This work is seen to be related mainly to theoretical results, derived either from classical analytical or finite element methods. The various approaches are compared with each other arıd, wlıere possible, willı experimental data.This work, mostly theoretical, relating to all aspects of adhesively bonded joints in composite materials is reviewed. The theoretical work is subdivided into classical and finite element methods. General principles and design guidelines are also presented.The load carrying joints in composite materials can be affected by two basic methods is mechanical fastening or adhesive bonding. This work is seen to be related mainly to theoretical results, derived either from classical analytical or finite element methods. The various approaches are compared with each other and, where possible, with experimental data.