Experimental fatigue tests performed on riveted carbon fiber laminates showed that the specimens, after some thousands of cycles, heated up, reaching around the rivet holes high temperatures. These temperatures if not properly controlled could be detrimental for the joint health. In order to understand the relative importance of all the mechanical and geometric parameters involved in the joint manufacturing, a numerical model of the joined carbon fiber laminates was developed using a commercial finite elements code. A simplified analytical model of heat transfer was then used to simulate the rivets thermal behavior under the assigned operating conditions: this model allowed comparisons with finite elements and can be used for simple thermal simulations. The numerical and analytical results were found in a good agreement with the available experimental results. The present research conclusions can be used for drawing better design rules in the definition of riveted carbon fiber laminates.

Thermomechanical analysis of riveted carbon fiber laminates for aerospace applications

Scarselli G.
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Carrino S.;Nobile R.
2021-01-01

Abstract

Experimental fatigue tests performed on riveted carbon fiber laminates showed that the specimens, after some thousands of cycles, heated up, reaching around the rivet holes high temperatures. These temperatures if not properly controlled could be detrimental for the joint health. In order to understand the relative importance of all the mechanical and geometric parameters involved in the joint manufacturing, a numerical model of the joined carbon fiber laminates was developed using a commercial finite elements code. A simplified analytical model of heat transfer was then used to simulate the rivets thermal behavior under the assigned operating conditions: this model allowed comparisons with finite elements and can be used for simple thermal simulations. The numerical and analytical results were found in a good agreement with the available experimental results. The present research conclusions can be used for drawing better design rules in the definition of riveted carbon fiber laminates.
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