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Production Variables Influencing the Fatigue Behaviour of Riveted Lap Joints

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Riveted Lap Joints in Aircraft Fuselage

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A large number of production variables can affect the fatigue behaviour of a riveted joint. Among these, the most important are the sheet material, the fastener type and material, and the manufacturing process. The influence of the above factors on lap joint fatigue properties is reviewed in this chapter.

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Skorupa, A., Skorupa, M. (2012). Production Variables Influencing the Fatigue Behaviour of Riveted Lap Joints. In: Riveted Lap Joints in Aircraft Fuselage. Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, vol 189. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4282-6_3

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