Temperature effects on joint strength and failure modes of hybrid aluminum–composite countersunk bolted joints

This paper presents the effects of temperature on the damage initiation and growth in the carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composite laminate of a hybrid aluminum–composite countersunk bolted joints designed for the bearing failure mode. Strain gage measurements conducted using an Instron testing machine coupled to a temperature-controlled chamber together with a detailed three-dimensional finite element model incorporating geometric, material...