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Fusion bonding of structural T-joints for thermoplastic composite boats

Lookup NU author(s): Mariano Otheguy-Torres, Professor Geoff Gibson, Professor Mark RobinsonORCiD

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Abstract

This article presents an experimental study of fusion-bonded polypropylene (PP) glass composite joints in the context of small craft manufacture. The objective is to investigate the manufacturing of lap joints and T-joints as a structural part of a small boat and study their properties, because a joining technique is a fundamental requirement of any boat construction technology. Results show that PP interlayers improve bond quality for both lap joints and T-joints and that woven precursor materials are preferred for T-joint manufacturing. It was also found that this technique produces higher lap shear strength values than adhesives and resistance welding, and that pull-out strength values were comparable with those of thermosetting designs, demonstrating that fusion bonding is a suitable joining technique for thermoplastic composite craft.

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Author(s): Otheguy ME, Gibson AG, Robinson AM

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Year: 2013

Volume: 26

Issue: 4

Pages: 419-442

Print publication date: 01/05/2013

Online publication date: 08/02/2012

ISSN (print): 0892-7057

ISSN (electronic): 1530-7980

Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0892705711425828

DOI: 10.1177/0892705711425828

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