Three-Point Bending and Cohesive Zone Analysis of Resistance-Welded Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polycarbonate to Aluminum 7075 Single-Lap Joints
Abstract Resistance-welded thermoplastic composite-metal hybrid joints may be useful for temporary or secondary aerospace repair concepts, but their small-coupon response is difficult to interpret because bending, peel, sliding and welding-induced residual stresses occur simultaneously. This paper presents an adapted t...