ANALYSIS OF RIVETED JOINT USING VLIEGER/BROEK EQUATION

Aircraft structures consist of largely thin sheets stiffened by different shape of stringers. If damage occurs to the thin sheet, a normal procedure taken is to remove the damage area usually in the shape of rectangular hole which is rounded at the corners to reduce the stress concentration. The area is then reinforced with a repair patch riveted to the sheet. Riveted joint is one of the most methods that are usually used by aircraft...