Design for Composites
Flanges, joints, holes and inserts
Joint geometry should spread load, minimise peel and protect laminate/core around fasteners and concentrated reactions.
In simple terms
Joint geometry should spread load, minimise peel and protect laminate/core around fasteners and concentrated reactions.
Best for
Bonded overlaps, bolted joints and sandwich inserts.
Watch out for
Edge distances and insert details require representative analysis and testing.
Typical applications
Brackets, access panels, hinges and hard points.
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Use the calculators to turn these concepts into preliminary engineering estimates.