Thoughts on the Importance of Similitude and Multi-Axial Loads When Assessing the Durability and Damage Tolerance of Adhesively-Bonded Doublers and Repairs

Thoughts on the Importance of Similitude and Multi-Axial Loads When Assessing the Durability and Damage Tolerance of Adhesively-Bonded Doublers and Repairs

Adhesively bonded doublers and adhesively bonded repairs are extensively used to extend the operational life of metallic aircraft structures. Consequently, this paper focuses on the tools needed to address sustainment issues associated with both adhesively bonded doublers and adhesively bonded repai...

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Main Authors: Rhys Jones, Ramesh Chandwani, Chris Timbrell, Anthony J. Kinloch, Daren Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Aerospace
Subjects:
bonded structures
bonded repairs
flight loads
sustainment
crack growth
Zencrack
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/10/11/946

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