Self-piercing riveted-bonded hybrid joining of carbon fibre reinforced polymers and aluminium alloy sheets

The mechanical properties and failure mechanisms of self-piercing riveted-bonded hybrid joints with carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP)/aluminium alloy 5754 are investigated. The effects of the sheet thickness and the ply angle of CFRP on the joints performance are analysed. Tensile shear tests were performed to determine the mechanical behaviour and failure modes of different joints. The failure fractures in the rivet holes were analysed by...