Influence of interference-fit percentage on stress and damage mechanism in hi-lock pin installation process of CFRP

Peng Zou, Yuan Li, Kaifu Zhang, Hui Cheng, Jian Li

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Abstract

The interference-fit technology is an effective way to enhance fatigue life of mechanical structures. However, for composites, oversized interference-fit percentage causes damages and then decreases the joint performance directly. Influence of percentages on stress and damage around Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics interference-fit hole is analyzed in this paper. The progressive damage theory is introduced into a three-dimensional finite-element model, which consists of the mixed failure criteria combining Hashin criteria and maximum stress criteria and the corresponding property degradation rules. A nonlinear shear stress–strain relationship is also built to solve the nonlinear material behavior. Three groups of 0.4%, 0.8%, and 1.2% interference-fit percentages are analyzed. Corresponding pin installation experiments are conducted to validate the accuracy of the model. The inserting force, stress distribution, and damage initialization around the hole are investigated and discussed in this model.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3525-3538
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Composite Materials
Volume51
Issue number25
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2017

Keywords

  • Composite structures
  • damage mechanism
  • installation process
  • interference-fit percentage
  • stress

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