Predicting the Natural Frequency Response and Strain Energy Release Rate in Delaminated Adhesively Bonded Joints through Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Validation

Abstract:

The primary focus of this research is to investigate the eigen values and strain energy release rate (SERR) of delaminated adhesively bonded single lap joint (SLJ). To achieve this, the study utilizes finite element analysis (FEA) to calculate eigenvalues for the adhesively bonded joints. These predictions are then compared with published data to validate the accuracy of the FEA model. Experimental work is also conducted on intact and delaminated bonded joints to further verify the FEA model reliability. Furthermore, the virtual crack closure technique (VCCT) in ABAQUS software was used to determine SERR values around the delamination edge. Simulation solutions are obtained for various overlapping lengths (e.g., 25, 30, 35, and 40 mm) to predict the natural frequency under different boundary conditions, bond thickness ratios (a/h), and delamination shapes. Similarly, changes in the lamination scheme are considered to predict SERR values. It has been noted that the natural frequency response decreases with increase in bond thickness ratio. Furthermore, a higher number of end restrictions contribute to improved outcomes. There is no significant impact of delamination shape on the natural frequency response. Notably, the cross-ply lamination sequence exhibits higher SERR values around the delamination edge than other sequences.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 925)
• Pages: 139-146
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-txNTm4
• Online since: April 2025
• Authors: Naveen Kumar*, Sandhyarani Biswas
• Keywords: Adhesively Bonded Joints, Natural Frequency, SERR, VCCT

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