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Farin Ramezani1, Beatriz D Simões1, Ricardo J C Carbas1
1Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial (INEGI), Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 21, 2023
Summary
This review explores enhancing adhesively bonded joints in carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) structures. It highlights how modifying composite adherends improves joint performance in aerospace and automotive applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
Background:
- Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) use is expanding across aviation, marine, and automotive industries.
- Adhesive bonding is crucial for joining composite parts, offering advantages over traditional methods by avoiding added weight and stress concentrations from drilling.
- Optimizing composite joint performance requires careful consideration of adhesive properties, adherend design, joint geometry, surface preparation, and manufacturing processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in the design and manufacturing of adhesively bonded joints utilizing composite substrates.
- To focus on adherend modification techniques for improving the performance of bonded joints.
- To analyze the impact of various design and manufacturing factors on the durability and strength of CFRP joints.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent developments in adhesively bonded joints with composite substrates.
- Analysis of adherend modification techniques, including composite layup and surface treatments.
- Examination of factors such as stacking sequence, thin-ply usage, and composite metal laminates.
Main Results:
- Adherend modification, including specific surface preparations and toughened surface layers, significantly impacts bonded joint performance.
- Techniques like altering stacking sequence and employing thin-plies offer avenues for performance enhancement.
- Composite metal laminates present unique considerations for surface preparation and bonding effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Strategic modification of composite adherends is key to optimizing adhesively bonded joint performance.
- Careful selection of materials, surface treatments, and manufacturing methods is essential for reliable CFRP structures.
- Further research into adherend modification techniques will continue to advance the application of adhesive bonding in demanding industries.
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