Numerical Analysis of the Bonded Composite Shape Effects under Thermal Loading in Aircraft Structures

The design of the optimal shape of patch with a good compromise between mechanical performances and manufacturing aspects can be sought in order to get the maximum structural safety-cost ratio. In this work an analysis has been conducted for development of a finite element methodology to circumvent the thermal effect problem in the bonded repair. Physical and geometrical parameters of the repair material were assumed to be variables, this method...