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Modelling Fatigue in Adhesively Bonded Joints

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Fatigue is widely recognised as one of the most common causes of mechanical failure and hence the issue of fatigue in bonded joints must be addressed if adhesives are to find wider usage in structural applications. Fatigue failure is difficult to predict accurately and fatigue in bonded joints is complicated by the multi-component nature of bonded joints and by the complex stress distributions and material behaviour. Various methods of modelling the fatigue behaviour of bonded joints have been proposed, varying in complexity, applicability and degree of empiricism. The aims of the models are either to predict the number of load cycles until a certain event occurs (such as macro-crack initiation or complete failure) or to predict the rate of change of crack length (or some other measure of damage) as a function of cycles. In this chapter the main approaches to modelling fatigue in adhesive joints are outlined and examples given of the application of each approach. It is seen that there are many practical modelling routes, the choice being dependent on what is required and the availability of resources, data and expertise. However, it cannot be said at present that there is a generally applicable method of modelling fatigue in bonded joints that is robust, reliable and mechanistically accurate. However, the further development of advanced computational methods, such as finite element analyses incorporating progressive damage, and increased understanding of the mechanisms of fatigue in bonded joints will continue to provide drivers for improved modelling methods.

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  2. Division of Mechanical, Medical and Aerospace Engineering,School of Engineering,University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 5XH, UK

    Andrew D. Crocombe

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Ashcroft, I.A., Crocombe, A.D. (2008). Modelling Fatigue in Adhesively Bonded Joints. In: da Silva, L.F.M., Öchsner, A. (eds) Modeling of Adhesively Bonded Joints. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-79056-3_7

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