Abstract
Fatigue response of cracked aluminum panels repaired with a single-sided composite patch is examined. Fatigue tests were carried out under various temperature and humidity conditions. From the experimental results of fatigue tests, the repair efficiency for single-sided composite patches bonded to cracked aluminum panels is evaluated using the range of stress intensity at crack tip. The effect of temperature on the repair efficiency can be found by comparing the results of crack growth at 353 K, 300 K and 223 K. Likewise, the effect of humidity on their repair efficiency can be found by comparing the results of crack growth at 90%, 50% and 25% relative humidity. Other factors that reduce the repair efficiency are also discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 51-59 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Advanced Composite Materials: The Official Journal of the Japan Society of Composite Materials |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 Dec 1 |
Keywords
- Composite patch
- Cracked aluminum panel
- Environmental condition
- Patch repair
- Repair efficiency
- Stress intensity range
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering