This article presents an experimental study of fusion-bonded polypropylene (PP) glass composite joints in the context of small craft manufacture. The objective is to investigate the manufacturing of lap joints and T-joints as a structural part of a small boat and study their properties, because a joining technique is a fundamental requirement of any boat construction technology. Results show that PP interlayers improve bond quality for both lap joints and T-joints and that woven precursor materials are preferred for T-joint manufacturing. It was also found that this technique produces higher lap shear strength values than adhesives and resistance welding, and that pull-out strength values were comparable with those of thermosetting designs, demonstrating that fusion bonding is a suitable joining technique for thermoplastic composite craft.
Fusion bonding of structural T-joints for 9 thermoplastic composite boats
Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials ; 26 , 4 ; 419-442
2013
24 Seiten, 25 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 32 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
Performance of Composite Joints Utilizing Thermoplastic Fasteners
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