Flat-Joggle-Flat (FJF) bonded joints in composite laminates are designed to eliminate eccentricity by the presence of joggle so that loads remain in-plane and any bending effect is avoided thereby the strength of the joint is increased. An experimental study carried out on FJF bonded joints showed a 90% increase in failure load over flat joints. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Nagalla Silva Prasad

BENDING EFFECT

BONDED JOINT

composite laminate

Experimental studies

FAILURE LOAD

Joint designs

Adhesion

Composite materials

ADHESIVE JOINTS

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International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives

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Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

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Journal	International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives
ISSN	01437496
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