Numerical study on the onset of initiation of debond growth in adhesively bonded composite joints

Adhesively bonded composite joints plays, an important role in the modern composite structures assembly to realize light weight structures than the mechanical fastening. However, in the process of adhesive bonding of composite components can result in manufacturing flaws namely debonds. Debonds can change the structural response of adhesively bonded joints significantly in compressively loaded aerospace structures. In general, the prediction of...