Numerical analysis on the strength prediction of composite bonded repairs under different loading scenarios

In the last years, aeronautical industry has developed certified composite patch bonded repairs for damage tolerant structures, but only restoring metallic components. The mechanical behaviour of composite bonded repairs has been investigated since the development of composite damage tolerant struct...

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Published in:Journal of composite materials 2023-08, Vol.57 (19), p.3025-3043
Main Authors: Couto, RFM, Couto, AMS, Arachchige, DDS, Nascimento, DR, Moreira, RDF, de Moura, MFSF, Vaz, MP
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Language:English
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Summary:In the last years, aeronautical industry has developed certified composite patch bonded repairs for damage tolerant structures, but only restoring metallic components. The mechanical behaviour of composite bonded repairs has been investigated since the development of composite damage tolerant structures is directly dependent on this technology. This study presents a strength prediction on carbon-epoxy adhesively repaired component, using ARALDITE® 2015 for the repairing and recurring to ABAQUS®, applying cohesive zone modelling (CZM), four different load conditions: tension, compression, upward bending and downward bending were tested. Four types of repairs are analysed: Single-Strap, Double-Strap, Scarf and Two-Stepped. The obtained results state that the Double-Strap repair withstand higher loads considering all the applied load cases when compared with the other geometries. Scarf and Two-Stepped repairs could achieve promising behaviours and they should be optimized, considering the advantages related to embedded patch repairing. Generally, the overlap length revealed to favour higher strengths, specially increasing from 5 to 10 mm. Failure paths were demonstrated, revealing proper relations with strength predictions.
ISSN:0021-9983
1530-793X
DOI:10.1177/00219983231179789