Title: High strength right angle composite joints for civil infrastructure

Authors: Gary Ellis, Gerard Van Erp

Addresses: Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Toowoomba, Queensland, 4350, Australia. Composites Institute of Australia, University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Toowoomba, Queensland 4350, Australia

Abstract: This paper presents results from an ongoing research project that is concerned with the development of strong, semi-rigid right angle composite joints for civil engineering applications. The main purpose fo the sequential tests is to further enable comparative analysis of the geometry of the joint, in particular the inside corner, and its corresponding load carrying capacity. Experimental and numerical results for four different types of monocoque right angle joints loaded in pure bending are presented.

Keywords: civil applications; composite structures; joining; testing.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.2002.001298

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 2002 Vol.17 No.1/2, pp.46-61

Published online: 02 Jul 2003 *

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