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Residual stresses in an aircraft manhole structure with a bonded crack retarder
Bonded crack retarders are a novel technology for improving the damage tolerance of structures. They are of particular interest in aerospace applications, where they offer the... -
Residual stresses in bonded crack retarders containing fasteners
Bonded crack retarders are a novel technology for providing improved damage tolerance in aerospace structures. They can be applied either where mechanical fastening is being... -
Residual stresses in bonded crack retarders with mechanical fastenings
Recent work on bonded crack retarders for aerospace structures has demonstrated how they offer advantages in improvement in fatigue life. We have previously studied the residual...
