Advances in Aircraft and Spacecraft Science

Volume 5, Number 3, 2018, pages 401-410

DOI: 10.12989/aas.2018.5.3.401

Geometrical parameters optimizations of scarf and double scarf bounded joint

Sidi Mohamed Fekih, Kuider Madani, Smail Benbarek and Mohamed Belhouari

Abstract

The aim of this work is to optimize the geometrical parameters as the adhesive thickness and the beveled angle to reduce the edge effect of the scarf and V bounded joint. A finite element analysis is done to define the generated stresses in the bounded joint. The geometrical optimum is obtained using the Experimental Design Method. Results show that the double scarf (V) joint is better than the simple scarf bounded joint.

Key Words

scarf bounding; V bounding; finite element analysis; stresses distribution; experimental design method; optimization

Address

Sidi Mohamed Fekih, Kuider Madani, Smail Benbarek and Mohamed Belhouari: LMPM, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sidi Bel Abbes, BP 89, Cité Ben M\'hidi 22000 Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria