Search for dissertations about: "Normal tapering"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Normal tapering.

2. 1. Analysis of geometrically modified adhesive joints in steel beams strengthened with composite laminates

   Author : Reza Haghani Dogaheh; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; FE analysis; Stress concentration; Fillet; Laminate; Reverse tapering; Normal tapering; Adhesive joint; FRP;

   Abstract : The use of bonded FRP laminates to strengthen and upgrade existing structures has attracted a great deal of attention during the past two decades. The attractiveness of this method is mainly due to the superior material properties of FRP laminates such as high strength and stiffness, as well as advantages associated with the bonding technique, such as ease of application and good fatigue performance. READ MORE