Resistance and ductility of FRP composite hybrid joints

An experimental investigation of the load-bearing behavior and ductility of FRP hybrid double-lap joints composed of both adhesively-bonded and bolted connection parts was conducted. Amongst other things, the effects of the adherends’ fiber architecture (uni- or multidirectional), adhesive type (stiff or flexible), and displacement rate were examined. The resistances of the hybrid joints with flexible adhesive corresponded to the full summation...