Directly bonded single lap joints of SiCp/AA2124 composite with glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene: Hole drilling effects on lap shear strength and out-of-plane impact response


ÖZTOPRAK N.

JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS, vol.55, no.27, pp.4045-4061, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 55 Issue: 27
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/00219983211031648
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Computer & Applied Sciences, INSPEC, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.4045-4061
  • Keywords: Metal-matrix composites (MMCs), polymer-matrix composites (PMCs), mechanical properties, joints, joining, METAL-HYBRID STRUCTURES, MECHANICAL INTERLOCKING, DIRECT ADHESION, POLYMER, ALUMINUM, BEHAVIOR, INJECTION, MATRIX, DEFORMATION, RESISTANCE
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Joining dissimilar materials to achieve lightweight design and energy efficiency has been increasingly popular. A joint formed by components of particle-reinforced metal and polymer matrix composite combines the merits of both materials. This paper is mainly focused on the research of the tensile lap shear and impact behavior of the dissimilar single-lap joints (SLJs) between SiCp/AA2124 composite and glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene (PP). The effects of out-of-plane loading applied from different surfaces of SLJs on impact responses are evaluated. Hot pressing technique is introduced to manufacture metal/polymer assembly without using any adhesive. The hole drilling effect is investigated with the idea that it may provide weight reduction and also increase the strength of the dissimilar SLJs. The results indicate that the dissimilar SLJs show more Charpy impact strength when the impact is performed on the metal-matrix composite (MMC). Mechanical properties of SLJs are adversely affected by a drilled hole in the MMC adherend.