Prediction of the shape of fatigue cracks propagating in thick monolithic aluminium structures repaired using composite bonded doublers

Developed in the 1970's, the composite bonded repair technology has been proven to be an efficient and reliable method for use on metallic aircraft structures. The purpose of this method is to slow or arrest crack growth, and thus, prolong the life of the structure. The technology has been succ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bombardier, Yan
Other Authors: Neale, Kenneth W.
Language:English
Published: Université de Sherbrooke 2004
Online Access:http://savoirs.usherbrooke.ca/handle/11143/1417