Abstract: In this paper, 3D finite element analysis (FEA) is used to simulate and evaluate different process control methods that are commonly used for automating the assembly of bolted joints in a mass production environment. The ...

Abstract: In this study, a coupled shear stressdiffusion model is developed for the analysis of adhesively bonded single lap joints (SLJs) by applying Fickian diffusion model to the adhesive layer. Differential equations of equilibrium ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a novel strain hardening model for investigating gasket creep relaxation under compressive steploading at room temperature. A closed form solution is developed for predicting the steadystate gasket ...

Abstract: A novel principal stress-based high cycle fatigue (HCF) model is proposed for preloaded threaded fasteners under cyclic tensile-shear loads. The model uses the fastener principal stress amplitude in order to construct a ...

Abstract: Failure analysis of tensile-shear tested bonded composite-based single lap joints (SLJs) that have been subjected to two different levels of cyclic environmental loading is provided. Each test joint has at least one composite ...

Abstract: Experimental and finite element techniques are used for investigating the effect of cyclic thermal loading on the clamp load decay in preloaded singlelap bolted joints that are made of multimaterial lightweight alloys. ...

Abstract: This experimental study investigates the effect of environmental loading and joining methods on the static and dynamic performance of lightweight multimaterial singlelap joints (SLJ). Joint adherend material combinations ...

Abstract: In this study, the Fickian diffusion formulation is extended to the adhesive layer of a single lap joint (SLJ) model, in order to develop a coupled peel and shear stress-diffusion model. Constitutive equations are formulated ...

Abstract: An improved cumulative damage criterion is proposed for preloaded threaded fasteners. The proposed criterion takes into account the effect of bolt mean stress, damage history, and the loading sequence. Baseline mean ...

Abstract: A bolted flange may be subjected to the axial tensile, torsional, and bending external loads in service. The axial tensile, torsional, and bending resistance of the bolted flange is vital for the system vibration, dynamic ...