Design and analysis of a novel bolted composite π joint under bending load

A novel design of out-of-plane composite π joints is proposed to elevate the load carrying capability. This design adopts an in-plane π-shaped section scheme along the loading direction to eliminate the delamination damage, which commonly occurs in traditional composite π joints, and uses bolts to connect the joint and other structural components. Static experiments of the novel bolted composite π joint and an aluminum counterpart were...