@inproceedings{b7f8153ba32344e0b367ed2714a9cadd,
title = "A novel design solution for improving far-field strain allowables of composite stringer terminations",
abstract = "A novel design principle is presented and tested, which is able to significantly improve the crack initiation loads of aeronautical composite panels with stringer terminations. Taking advantage of the stable crack growth in such structures, an artificial crack is introduced which enhances the combination of bolts and bond line, drastically reducing the strain energy release rate at the run-out tip and increasing the load transfer capability.",
keywords = "Interlaminar shear stresses, Load eccentricity, Load transfer, Strain energy release rate (SERR), Stringer terminations",
author = "Imperiale, {V. A.} and Weaver, {P. M.} and Bond, {I. M.} and E. Cosentino",
year = "2009",
language = "English",
series = "ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials",
publisher = "International Committee on Composite Materials",
booktitle = "ICCM-17 - 17th International Conference on Composite Materials",
}