Methods to analyse a joint in composites
Methods to analyse a joint in composites
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Does anyone know of a good method or program to allow me to calculate the MS (or RF) for a bolted joint in a composite structure? I have a multi bolt joint between two sheets that I need to check for all possible failure modes (eg bearing, bearing/bypass, shear-out etc etc) considering the bolt loads and bypass loads. I want to avoid reverting to a FEM if possible. I've worked with some OEMs in the past that had their own in-house methods and programs but I can't use these for this Project so need something that is in the public domain. Thanks.
RE: Methods to analyse a joint in composites
To determine the loading, you can use a program like eDistribution (link below). The fastener and bearing checks are relatively straightforward. However, the bearing-bypass failure is inherently semi-empirical. You can use a public domain tool such as BJSFM, but you will need complimentary test data for it to be useful (and the required test data is not often made public). That is the reason you don't see a "complete" public domain tool for the bearing-bypass failure mode.
Brian
www.espcomposites.com
RE: Methods to analyse a joint in composites
Is your book available ? (Amazon says "out of stock")
cheers
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RE: Methods to analyse a joint in composites
Brian
www.espcomposites.com
RE: Methods to analyse a joint in composites
All of the publicly available methods like BJSFM require test data for empirical factors. You won’t find much publicly available test data. There is a little bit in CMH-17 rev G. And even with FEM methods you will need joint test data. Don’t even think about using lamina properties and text book failure criteria for joints.
RE: Methods to analyse a joint in composites
I saw in one of your posts from a few years ago that you were developing an "eBJSFM" program. Is that available from you?
RE: Methods to analyse a joint in composites
Regarding the program, have you not tried to click on the link in ESPcomposites' signature, follow the page links and download the program yourself? Are you missing something obvious, or am I?
www.sparweb.ca
RE: Methods to analyse a joint in composites
I would also recommed the programs by Hart-Smith, A4EI, A4EJ, A4EK. Some of the best and lots of documentation You will still need some data for your material and joint config if it is not covered by the existing datasets.
RE: Methods to analyse a joint in composites
However, for the failure analysis of the bearing-bypass mode (bottom half of the figure), you will probably find A4EJ to be of limited use. It is for uniaxial loading only and requires calibration. I don't think its main intention was a failure analysis of the bearing-bypass mode. Rather, it is probably better thought of as the fastener distribution analysis analog to the Hart-Smith's bonded joint analytical solutions (which determine the stress/strain it the bondline over the length of the bondline). In other words, we are referring to the fact that the load distribution (fasteners) and stress/strain distribution (bondline) is nonuniform. For the actual bearing-bypass failure mode, most prefer BJSFM because you can allow for a more general state of loading (testing is required to calibrate it). It is also a more physically consistent approach.
Brian
www.espcomposites.com