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Damage initiation and progressive fracture of adhesively bonded graphite/epoxy composite joints are investigated under various loading conditions. Load induced damage in both the adhesive bond and the adjoining laminate is considered. An integrated computer code is utilized for the simulation of composite structural degradation. The damage progression sequence and structural fracture resistance during different degradation stages are evaluated in detail. Results indicate that adhesive properties have a significant effect on structural durability even when damage initiation/progression is not in the adhesive bond. Design implications with regard to damage tolerance of adhesively bonded joints are examined. Influence of the type of loading and the choice of adhesive on damage initiation and progression for adhesively bonded composite joints are investigated.
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Chamis, C.C., Minnetyan, L. (2003). Damage Tolerant Composite Joint Design. In: Gdoutos, E.E., Marioli-Riga, Z.P. (eds) Recent Advances in Composite Materials. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-2852-2_22
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