Analysis of the strength of reinforced composite connections using finite element software
Author: Abolfazl Mahyapour Lori (Engineering and Design Expert)
One of the most significant challenges in constructing
composite structures relates to their connection capacity and assembly.
Designing and manufacturing connections that have sufficient resistance for
these
structures is essential. In this article, adhesive reinforcing elements
have been used to establish a connection between two composite components.
Incorporating adhesive elements leads to an even distribution of stress,
thereby increasing the strength and flexibility of the joint. Additionally, to
improve the strength of the adhesive connection, reinforcing wires have been
utilized. Furthermore, this study examines parameters that affect the number of
wires, wire diameter, and wire materials, and their impact on the connection
strength. The findings indicate that using 20 wires as reinforcing elements can
enhance the strength by 32 to 90
percent. Moreover, increasing the number of
wires, wire diameter, and young’s modulus of the wire can significantly
increase the connection strength
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