A new approach in testing fatigue fracture mechanics properties in asymmetrical bonded composite/metal assemblies

In aeronautics the weight of a structure is important and its strength is crucial. Composite structures are more and more used for their lightness and their high performance in fatigue solicitations. Nevertheless, metallic materials remain essential for some functions, which sometimes lead to the creation of hybrid structures, achievable with the use of bonding techniques. The bonding of metallic materials over composite, requires accurate...