National Physical Laboratory

In-Depth Information on Joined Systems - Design for Fatigue and Creep

Adhesives | Hardmetals & Ceramics | Joined Systems | Metal Matrix Composites 
Metals & Alloys | Polymer Matrix Composites | Polymers

NPL Reports

  1. Design Requirements for Bonded and Bolted Composite Structures
    W R Broughton, L E Crocker and M R L Gower
    (Download file size 1.00 MB)

  2. Models for Predicting Deformation and Failure in Adhesives and Polymer Matrix Composites
    G D Dean and W R Broughton
    (Download file size 527 KB)

  3. Finite Element Assessment of Geometric and Material Property Effects on the Strength and Stiffness of Bonded and Bolted T-Joints
    L E Crocker, M R L Gower and W R Broughton
    (Download file size 1.21 MB)

  4. Assessment of Predictive Analysis for Bonded and Bolted T-Joints
    W R Broughton, L E Crocker, M R L Gower and R M Shaw
    (Download file size 1.01 MB)

Measurement Notes

  1. Geometric and Material Property Effects on the Performance of Adhesive T-Joints
    L E Crocker and W R Broughton
    (Download file size 123 KB)

  2. Geometric and Bolt Position Effects on the Performance of Bolted T-Joints
    M R L Gower and W R Broughton
    (Download file size 302 KB)

  3. Monitoring the Effect of Damage in Bonded and Bolted T-Joints
    W R Broughton and R M Shaw
    (Download file size 587 KB)
Last Updated: 9 Apr 2013
Created: 29 Nov 2007