New Joining Technology for Optimized Metal/Composite Assemblies

The development of a new joining technology, which is used to manufacture high strength hybrid constructions with thermoplastic composites (FRP) and metals, is introduced. Similar to natural regulation effects at trees, fibers around the FRP joint become aligned along the lines of force and will not...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Holger Seidlitz, Lars Ulke-Winter, Lothar Kroll
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/958501