Fatigue behaviour of metal pin-reinforced composite single-lap joints in a hygrothermal environment

In this study, the fatigue behaviour of stainless steel pin-reinforced cocured composite single-lap joints in a hygrothermal environment was experimentally investigated. Specimens were exposed to a temperature of 71 °C and a relative humidity of 85% until moisture saturation was achieved. Fatigue tests were conducted on the specimens in three different environmental conditions (RTD, room temperature and dry, ETD, elevated temperature and dry;...