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      <title>Testing and Simulation of a Bolted and Bonded Joint between Steel Deck and Composite Side Shell Plating of a Naval Vessel</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/1529438</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This paper describes the large-scale testing and the finite element simulations of the collapse of a steel-composite joint, both bolted and bonded. The joined structures are typical ones of shipbuilding and namely of naval ships. Composite superstructures, beside a valuable weight reduction, may improve the signature features of the ship by embedding installed electronic devices into a composite mast. In the frame of a broader research project, including the electromagnetic characterization of the composite structures, also the structural design and its optimization were exploited, embracing, among other issues, the joining solutions between the steel deck structures to the composite ones of the superstructure side shell. A large-scale specimen of the joint was conceived and collapse tested while, in parallel, design simulations were carried out at different levels of detail. Eventually, a complete description of the collapse of the joint, including the nonlinear simulation by finite element analysis of the progressive failure of the composite laminates of the side shell was obtained and test results were used to validate the numerical models.Depending on the design stage, various scantling procedures, from a very simplified one to a rather complex and time-consuming numerical analysis, can now be applied to verify the structural behavior of these steel to composite joints as well as to select the most cost-effective solution among several options.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:19:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Effect of surface treatment on adhesively bonded aluminium-aluminium joints regarding aeronautical structures</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The structural integrity of several structures could be determined by their joints' strength. Over the years, adhesively bonded joints have been often chosen to achieve a compromise between mass reduction and higher mechanical strength. Among others, the reduction in stress concentrations, the ability of producing smooth surfaces with no discontinuities and the reduced weight penalties are some of the factors that make this type of joint so attractive. Normally, to increase the bond strength, the materials to be bonded must be subjected to a kind of surface treatment. For metals, and more specifically, for aluminium alloys, phosphoric acid anodizing and chromic acid anodizing have been the most used treatments worldwide. However, recent investigations show that these kinds of anodizing are detrimental to health due to the release of carcinogenic substances. With this in mind, it is of the utmost importance to find alternative surface treatments that can ensure an effective bond. In this paper, a vast experimental study was performed based in the single lap joint ASTM D 1002 standard method, with the objective of determining the best alternative surface treatment (Sulfuric Acid Anodizing and Boric-Sulfuric Acid Anodizing), for aluminium-to-aluminium joints, using two types of adhesives, namely the AF 163 and the EA 9658 AERO. Results show that the optimum surface treatment is different for each type of adhesive and this fact has a huge influence on mechanical behavior of this type of aeronautical adhesive joints.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2018 22:05:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Adhesive Bonding in Steel Construction - Challenge and Innovation</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Despite much advancement of typical joining techniques in steel construction, fundamental problems, like residual stresses for welds as well as weakening of the cross section for bolts and screws, still remain. The application of bonded joints could improve the situation. The automotive industry shows the potential of this certain joining technique since years. Even in civil engineering and especially in steel construction, researchers are continuously establishing the bonding technology as a structural element. On the one hand bonded joints mean a challenge, but on the other hand an innovation, what is shown in this paper.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:52:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR OF A RESIN ASSEMBLED T-JOINT</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/434772</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The experimental validation of a resin assembly process is presented. this process allows extra members to be added to an existing fixed offshore steel structure for repair or reinforcement. Comparison is made with the behaviour of a conventional welded T-joint. Results show that for the new assembly subjected to statical forces, loading is well distributed. The excellent mechanical behaviour of the assembly is due to the ring-shaped chord-resin-brace sandwich construction. The advantages of this assembly process having been shown by tests under static loads, further tests will take account creep and fatigue.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 1995 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>TORSIONAL STRESSES IN TUBULAR LAP JOINTS WITH TAPERED ADHERENDS</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/366858</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The paper analyzes the stress distribution in adhesive-bonded tubular lap joints with tapered adherends subjected to torsion. The analysis has as its basis, the elasticity theory in conjunction with the variational principle of complementary energy.  The effect of tapered angles on the stress concentrations is also investigated.  An example is described to illustrate the effect of tapered angles on the distributions and concentrations of stresses in the joint.  The study found that tapered adherends could be used to reduce stress concentrations in adhesive joints.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 1993 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>WEAR BEHAVIOR OF INSULATED JOINTS, FIRST FAST EXPERIMENT</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/177611</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The performance of seven designs of bonded and nonbonded insulated joints was tested at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST), Pueblo, Colorado. Measurements were obtained for change in rail profile at the joint, dynamic deflection under freight car impact, and electrical resistance of insulated joints with traffic. Maintenance manhours related to joint performance were tabulated, and relative performance indices provide an overview.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 1983 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>BONDED CONTINUOUS TURNOUTS APPLIED TO WASHINGTON METRO</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/13169</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Calculated thermal stresses induced from aerial structures established the need for special trackwork to enable high rail stresses to be transferred through the turnout.  The design incorporates bonded joints to facilitate rail changing.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 1982 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>GROUNDING, BONDING, SHIELDING, AND LIGHTNING BIBLIOGRAPHY 1972 TO 1979</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/169226</link>
      <description><![CDATA[As a result of a literature search carried out in conjunction with an extensive effort concerning grounding, bonding, shielding, and lightning a bibliography was compiled. The bibliography, covering the period 1972 to 1979, is contained in this report. (Author)]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 1981 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A BONDED CONTINUOUS TURNOUT FOR CWR TERRITORY</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/18944</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Design developed for use on Washington's rapid transit system involves a "glued" switch insert and a standard frog modified so as to provide a greater bonding area.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 1981 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>BONDED JOINTS AND PREPARATION FOR BONDING</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/145306</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This lecture series contains 8 papers, all of which are indexed separately.  The papers cover the following topics: operational experience with adhesive bonded structures; interfacial fracture-mechanical aspects of adhesive joints; adhesive joint design; behavior of adhesive joints under cyclic loading; failures of adhesive joints; the nature of adhesion mechanisms and the effect of surface treatment on the behavior of adhesive joints; surface preparation for more durable joints; and nondestructive testing of adhesive joints.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 1980 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>MEASUREMENT OF RAIL BOND IMPEDANCE</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/84491</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Many underground mines use electric rail haulage incorporating the track as the return conductor.  This approach makes it essential that the rail joints have as little resistance as possible in order to properly carry the return current.  Resistance is significantly reduced by bonding the joints, and is required by Federal law.  Bonds can become broken or dislodged for many reasons, however. These open bonds can cause significant voltage drop in the rail at the unbonded joint.  This drop can result in power loss, and can sometimes seriously affect the operation of ground-check monitors and ground-fault relays.  Because most bonds are buried beneath several inches of coal, gravel, rock dust or mud, it becomes very costly for the mine operator to have these bonds checked frequently.  West Virginia University has undertaken the task of developing instrumentation which will quickly and accurately assess the impedance of each bond.  This paper contains an analysis of the severity of the problem, a description of the instrumentation developed to measure bond electrical characteristics, and the results of some preliminary measurements made underground.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 1979 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>METHODS FOR JOINING OF RAILS: SURVEY REPORT</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The performance of track structures depends greatly on the integrity of the connections between rail sections. Because the majority of service and detected rail failures occur at joints, particularly conventional bolted joints, this survey was conducted to review existing practices, examine potential joining methods, and identify promising new methods and modifications of joining methods that can provide improved rail performance and lower fabrication cost. Methods for joining rails in the field as well as in plants by both metallurgical methods (welding and brazing processes) and nonmetallurgical methods (mechanical fastening and adhesive bonding) are reviewed. Joining procedures, inspection methods, laboratory and in-track performance, failure modes, adaptability to shop and field fabrication, personnel skills required, and costs are discussed. Joining methods that warrant additional development are identified and developmental efforts are outlined.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 1978 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>SP WORKS INSULATED JOINTS INTO RAIL WELDING</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/11874</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Southern Pacific has adopted an approach to insulated joints in welded rail that involves the prefabrication of a bonded insulated joint between two 39 foot rails and the subsequent welding of the resulting 78 foot rail into welded strings at the welding plant.  The insulated joints are assembled using an epoxy resin and Huck fasteners, and the epoxy is allowed to set for about 12 hours, after which the insulating value is tested with an Ohmmeter.  The 78 foot rail must be backed into the welding machine.  Such incorporation of the insulated joint into the welded rail string requires pre-planning the location of the insulated joints in the welded rail strings, and careful attention to the loading diagram when loading and unloading the welded rail train. The loading diagram is placed in a container at the loading end of the welded rail train.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 1976 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>RESIN-BONDED INSULATION FISH-PLATE JOINTS FOR HIGH SPEED ELECTRIFIED-LINES LAID WITH CONTINUOUSLY-WELDED RAILS</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/12684</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Application of German-developed factory-applied insulating layer sandwiched between fish plate and face-plates bonded to the rail-web and bolted to unite rail lengths to provide track-circuited lengths in continuously-welded track for high-speed electrified-lines.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 1974 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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