Optimization of bonded jointsA procedure for minimizing the elastic shear stress concentration in adhesive lap joints is presented. The proposed method is based upon tapering the adherends to achieve smooth stiffness transitions and uniform shear stresses. Both single and double lap splices are considered, but numerical examples are restricted to the case of double lap joints. Nonisotropic materials and nonoptimum design limitations, such as minimum and maximum thickness adherends, load-line eccentricity, and peel stresses are treated, and typical results are presented.
Document ID
19830048544
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ojalvo, I. U. (Perkin-Elmer Corp. Space Science Div., CT, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1983
Subject Category
Structural Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 83-0906
Meeting Information
Meeting: Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference