A composite component may be coupled to an aluminum component with a plurality of fasteners. An expansion strap may be located between the composite component and the aluminum component. The expansion strap may have a coefficient of thermal expansion which is greater than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the composite component, and less than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the aluminum component. A first set of fasteners may be inserted through the composite component, the expansion strap, and the aluminum component. A second set of fasteners may be inserted through the composite component and the expansion strap. The expansion strap may decrease stress in the composite component at the fastener locations.


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    Title :

    Stress-relieving joint between materials with differing coefficients of thermal expansion


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-11-22


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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