Evaluation of Solvay's FusePly (trademark) for Prebond Composite Surface Preparation (CRADA 17-307-RX-01 Task 2 Project 1)

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Abstract:

The use of adhesive bonding in lieu of fasteners to join composite components enables advantages in manufacturing and design. Elimination of fasteners can lead to reduced manufacturing cost, optimized structures, and fewer parts. Adhesive joining benefits are realized due to reduced stress concentrations around holes and distribution of structural loads across a larger area as compared to traditional fastening methods. Additionally, adhesive joining can potentially reduce manufacturing flow time. However, the certification of bonded structures is challenging, in large part due to risks associated with defined interfaces in cobonded and secondarily bonded joints. Surface preparation is critical; if not sufficient, adhesion failure at one of these interfaces can cause structural failure at lower than expected loads. Documents such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular No. 20-107B, "Composite Aircraft Structure 1," and the United States Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Service Specification Guide (JSSG)-2006, "Aircraft Structures 2 ," state a qualified adhesive bonding process must be repeatable and reliable, leading to thorough and costly testing.

Author(s):
Duffner, Caitlin ; Mazza, James
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Funding Organization(s):
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB , OH
Document Type:
Technical Report/Test and evaluation report
Publication Date:
2021 Dec 27
Pagination:
109

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL/RXS 21-060
Grant Number(s):
FA8650-17-5650, FA8650-14-2-5800
Task Number(s):
0003
Project Number(s):
3-036, 0228
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
laminates, air force research laboratories, failure mode and effect analysis, materials, materials science, composite materials, department of defense, joining, manufacturing, materials processing, materials testing, resins, adhesive bonding, adhesives, aerospace industry, bonded joints, fabrication
Keyword(s):
FAA(Federal Aviation Administration), Evaluation of Solvay's FusePly(trademark), Prebond Composite Surface Preparation
Subject Categories:
Materials
Creation Date:
2022 Mar 11
Update Date:
2022 Sep 15