Proposed structural joint between composite strut and metal end fitting strong and light in weight. Joint configured to distribute stresses fairly uniformly, with little interlaminar stress. Composite-strut/metal-fitting joint built up integrally with strut in layup process. Joint remains tight under reversals of loads and changes in temperature.


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    Title :

    Preloaded Composite-Strut/End-Fitting Joint


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    Publication date :

    1990-07-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English




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