Fatigue life evaluation and crack detection of the adhesive joint with carbon nanotubes

Experimental and numerical investigation of composite bolted π-joint subjected to bending load

“…However, to ensure the bonding quality needs strict manufacturing process ensured by solid quality inspection system [14], thereby increasing manufacturing costs. Compared with adhesive bonding, bolting has many advantages such as better reliability and durability, greater load carrying ability and remains the first choice for the connection particularly between separation surfaces [15].…”

Defect detection in adhesive joints using the impedance method

“…Thostenson and Chou [12] studied the in situ sensing method to detect localized damage of mechanically fastened joints using 0.5 wt% carbon nanotubes. Kang [13] detected crack initiation and propagation by measuring the variation of the equivalent resistance in the adhesive joint with carbon nanotubes.…”

Development of Cfre Composite Joints Using MWCNT/E Adhesives

“…Recently, many researchers [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] have focused on the improving of epoxy materials using carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Some of them [12,13] used nanophased epoxy in adhesive joints/repairs. Kwon [12] investigated the effect of infusion of different types and configurations (lengths and diameters) of multi-wall carbon nanotubes in epoxy matrix on the performance of the bonded scarf joints.…”

“…Kang et al [13] studied the static and fatigue strengths of adhesive single-lap joints incorporating carbon nanotubes to CFRE/aluminum adherends. They reported that the fatigue strengths and lives of the nanophased adhesive joints were increased compared to the control joint (without CNTs) and vice versa for the static strengths.…”