High strength right angle composite joints for civil infrastructure. (1st January 2002)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ellis, Gary; Van Erp, Gerard
• Is Part Of: International journal of material & product technology. Volume 17:Number 1/2(2002)
• Page Start: 46
• Page End: 61
• Publication Date: 2002-01-01
• Subjects: civil applications -- composite structures -- joining -- testing; Manufacturing processes -- Periodicals; Materials -- Testing -- Periodicals; 620.11
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-1900

Abstract

This paper presents results from an ongoing research project that is concerned with the development of strong, semi-rigid right angle composite joints for civil engineering applications. The main purpose fo the sequential tests is to further enable comparative analysis of the geometry of the joint, in particular the inside corner, and its corresponding load carrying capacity. Experimental and numerical results for four different types of monocoque right angle joints loaded in pure bending are presented.