A 3D analysis of crack-front shape of asymmetric repaired aluminum panels with composite patches

Through this study, a numerical simulation based on 3D in order to investigate the effect of crack-front shape on the stress intensity factor and fatigue crack growth behavior of center cracked aluminum plate repaired asymmetrically with bonded composite patch. Consequently, skew degree it is a sign...

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Main Authors: El Hadj Besseghier, Abdelkader Djebli, Mostefa Bendouba, Abdelghani Baltach, Abdelkrim Aid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gruppo Italiano Frattura 2019-07-01
Series:Fracture and Structural Integrity
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Online Access:https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/2059/2646
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Summary:Through this study, a numerical simulation based on 3D in order to investigate the effect of crack-front shape on the stress intensity factor and fatigue crack growth behavior of center cracked aluminum plate repaired asymmetrically with bonded composite patch. Consequently, skew degree it is a significant effect on stress intensity factor (SIF) distribution along the crack front in thick panels more than in thin panels. Moreover, fatigue life was calculated using different averaged stress intensity factor of patched panel determined from uniform crack front model and skew crack front model obtained from FEM and when comparing fatigue life values obtained from the finite element model with experimental values were shown a good agreement.
ISSN:1971-8993