Behavior of Composite Joints Adhesively Bonded Using An Innovative Joining Method

该项目将开发和评估一种新的复合材料连接方法。 研究计划将包括实验和分析研究。 作为新连接方法开发和评估的一部分，将开发分析程序来模拟几种不同的接头配置。 这些模型将用于优化接头设计。 将进行实验测试以验证分析模型。 目前的连接方法也将进行测试，并与新方法的结果进行比较。 将建议使用新方法的粘接接头指南。

This project will develop and evaluate a new joining method for composites. The research plan will involve both experimental and analytical research. As part of the development and evaluation of the new joining method, analytical procedures will be developed to model several different joint configurations. These models will be used to optimize joint designs. Experimental tests will be performed to validate the analytical models. Current joining methods also will be tested and compared to the results of the new method. Guidelines for bonding joints using the new method will be suggested.