Shear stress analysis and optimization of dual-zone adhesive-bonded steel/Al joints

Xiaokai Chen, Dong Fu*, Ziyu Guo, Mengqiang Li

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Abstract

As one of the fundamental joints, adhesive joint can be applied to hybrid joints for the complex structures. To improve the material utilization of adhesive, the stress distribution of dual-zone adhesive-bonded joints was studied and optimized. Considering the elastic deformation of adhesives, the analytical models for shear stress of single- and dual-zone adhesive joint were deduced. The analytical model of single-zone adhesive joint for steel/Al was validated by FEA model and test data. Based on the analytical model, the shear stress distribution of dual-zone adhesive-bonded steel/Al joints was optimized. Results of optimization show that the stress level in dual-zone adhesive is higher than the traditional adhesive joint structure, which means the mechanical potential of adhesive can be realized better. The adhesive usage amount in dual-zone structure can be reduced 11.7% by keeping the overlapping length constant and the strength of joints not decreasing. In addition, the adhesive length close to lower stiffness material is longer than the other side which can remedy the defect of stiffness imbalance of adherends.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of China SAE Congress 2018, Selected Papers
PublisherSpringer
Pages581-592
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9789811397172
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
EventChina Society of Automotive Engineers Congress, SAE-China 2018 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 6 Nov 20188 Nov 2018

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume574
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

ConferenceChina Society of Automotive Engineers Congress, SAE-China 2018
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period6/11/188/11/18

Keywords

  • Shear stress analytical model
  • Steel/Al adhesive-bonded joints
  • Structure optimization

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