Connecting composite components is commonly achieved through either adhesive bonding methods or mechanical fasteners. Adhesive bonding stands out as a mechanically efficient means of load transfer ...

Bolted joints are among the most common structural elements in precision machinery. They are used because they are strong, serviceable and reliable. Yet, despite their prevalence, the moment stiffness ...

Many composite structures are assembled with mechanically fastened (“bolted”) joints. Structural analysis of these attachments requires a linked set of design properties that are generated by D30 test ...