Structural Engineering and Mechanics
Volume 53, Number 5, 2015, pages 1017-1030
DOI: 10.12989/sem.2015.53.5.1017
Influence of the presence of defects on the stresses shear distribution in the adhesive layer for the single-lap bonded joint
Aicha Benchiha and Kouider Madani
Abstract
In this study, the finite element method was used to analyze the distribution of the adhesive shear stresses in the single-lap bonded joint of two plates 2024-T3 aluminum with and without defects. The effects of the adhesive properties (shear modulus, the thickness and the length of the adhesive were highlighted. The results prove that the shear stresses are located on the free edges of the adhesively bonding region, and reach maximum values near the defect, because the concentration of high stress occurs near this area.
Key Words
finite element method (FEM); numerical methods; parametric analysis; quasi-static; simulation
Address
Aicha Benchiha and Kouider Madani: LMPM, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria Cite Ben M\'hidi, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria