Effect of alloying elements on intermetallic formation during friction stir welding of dissimilar metals: A critical review on aluminum/steel

R Beygi, I Galvão, A Akhavan-Safar, H Pouraliakbar… - Metals, 2023 - mdpi.com
The main drawback of friction stir welding (FSW) dissimilar metals is the formation of
intermetallic compounds (IMCs), which are brittle and affect the strength of the joint. The …

Enhancing fatigue life and strength of adhesively bonded composite joints: A comprehensive review

H Malekinejad, RJC Carbas, A Akhavan-Safar… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Adhesive bonding is widely seen as the most optimal method for joining composite
materials, bringing significant benefits over mechanical joining, such as lower weight and …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of the SN fatigue behaviour of adhesive joints

FC Sousa, P Zamani, A Akhavan-Safar… - Journal of Advanced …, 2023 - Elsevier
The complex fatigue failure mechanisms render it challenging to arrive at definitive
conclusions regarding the behaviour of adhesive joints under cyclic loading. The goal of this …

A progressive damage model to predict the shear and mixed-mode low-cycle impact fatigue life of adhesive joints using cohesive elements

R Eghbalpoor, A Akhavan-Safar, S Jalali… - Finite Elements in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The current study aims to evaluate the application of the CZM technique in low-cycle impact
fatigue (LC-IF) life analysis of bonded structures by considering the cohesive properties …

Enhancing shear and flexural strength of single lap composite joints with a graphene nanoparticle‐reinforced adhesive through a co‐curing technique

A Venugopal, E Sudhagar P - Polymer Composites, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Adhesive‐bonded joints in glass fiber‐reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite structures give
numerous benefits, such as greater flexibility, good specific strength, improved fatigue …

The role of loading mode on the property degradation of adhesives at high temperatures

FVB de Castro Lopes, A Akhavan‐Safar… - Fatigue & Fracture of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Despite existing studies on the effects of temperature on the behavior of bonded joints, the
role of loading mode and test type (strength, fatigue, and fracture tests) on the rate of …

Fatigue life improvement mechanisms of CFRP/Al hybrid joints–Load sharing study using a digital image correlation technique

Z He, G Zheng, Q Luo, Q Li, G Sun - Composite Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
In comparison with an adhesive joint, a hybrid joint often provides a more effective and
reliable way to meet heightened safety requirements in engineering like FAA AC 20-107B …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of low cycle impact fatigue on the residual mode II fracture energy of adhesively bonded joints

A Akhavan-Safar, S Jalali, LFM da Silva… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cyclic loading exerts a profound influence on the durability of adhesively bonded joints,
particularly under cyclic impact loads. Under normal cyclic loading, adhesive joints typically …

A review of recent developments in friction stir welding for various industrial applications

S Bharti, S Kumar, I Singh, D Kumar, SS Bhurat… - Journal of Marine …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Friction stir welding (FSW) has been recognized as a revolutionary welding process for
marine applications, effectively tackling the distinctive problems posed by maritime settings …

Adhesive layer thickness in hybrid joints

K Yokozeki, T Vallée, F Mohr, T Evers - The Journal of Adhesion, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The resurgence of interest in hybrid joints, combining adhesive bonding with mechanical
fastening in engineering applications, is driven by the recognition of unique advantages and …