Abstract
Weight reduction is often a key factor in modern mechanical design, therefore materials such as carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) are increasingly used and integrated within multi-material structures using adhesive technologies, which require high effort and are difficult to disassemble. The capability of a blind rivet nut (BRN) to join different materials without these disadvantages has created a growing industrial interest in the fastener. However, installing a BRN in CFRP laminate induces a significant stress concentration in the plate, which potentially causes damage. Given that ‘damage free’ joints are demanded by the industry, the BRN is often not considered as a suitable joining technique. In the present research, an experimental campaign is performed to investigate the fatigue resistance of a BRN joint in CFRP. It is demonstrated that the resulting compressive stress after installing a BRN can enhance the fatigue resistance of the specimen. The results increase the potential of the BRN as a fastener for CFRP.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Subject
Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,General Materials Science
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