A global bolted joint model for finite element simulations of large-scale composite structures

P. J. Gray; C. T. McCarthy

A global bolted joint model for finite element simulations of large-scale composite structures

P. J. Gray, C. T. McCarthy

School of Engineering

University of Limerick

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Abstract

A global bolted joint model is being developed for finite element simulations of large-scale composite aircraft structures. The model must be computationally very efficient and yet capture details as such bolt-hole clearance, bolt torque, friction effects, material lay-up and material damage. In this paper, the development of such a global model is discussed. The joint under consideration is a single-bolt, single-lap composite-composite joint. To validate the global approach, a full three-dimensional finite element model of the joint was constructed and its development is described. To date, the global model is capable of capturing effects such as out-of-plane deformation and secondary bending. Current efforts are focused on capturing effects such as clearance, bolt torque and friction.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, CST 2008
Publisher	Civil-Comp Press
Volume	88
ISBN (Print)	9781905088232
Publication status	Published - 2008
Event	9th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, CST 2008 - Athens, Greece Duration: 2 Sep 2008 → 5 Sep 2008

Conference

Conference	9th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, CST 2008
Country/Territory	Greece
City	Athens
Period	2/09/08 → 5/09/08

Keywords

Composites
Finite element analysis
Global bolted joint model

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