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Experimental investigation of fatigue of cracked aluminium specimens repaired with fibre composite patches

Journal Article · · Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites; (United States)
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  1. King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)

Standard notched fatigue test specimens are subjected to cyclic loading conditions to a number of cycles enough to initiate cracks, and then the specimens are repaired with fiber-reinforced composite patches to investigate the influence of the repair on their fatigue life. It is found that the repair provides longer life for the test specimens, and substantial reduction in the stress intensity is achieved. 10 refs.

OSTI ID:
6957393
Journal Information:
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites; (United States) Vol. 11:8; ISSN 0731-6844; ISSN JRPCDW
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English