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At the state of art, current simulative methods modelling joint properties as fixed interaction between components or concentrate on the characterization of the joint stiffness and damping of coupled metallic structures. In the current work, the developed thin layer interaction (TLI) [...]

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Thermoplastic composite materials present advantages over thermoset materials since they can be re-shaped, which is a benefit in terms of recyclability and sustainability for the aeronautical industry.

It is possible to achieve a high level of integration in thermoplastic [...]

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The awareness for developing an eco-friendly industry based on green materials, sustainable technologies and optimum process with less environmental impact are a general societal consciousness, but it is still a considerable challenge to achieve. The biodegradable structural materials [...]

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During the last years, the benefits of using carbon reinforced thermoplastic composite materials (CRTP) have been questioned and defended (higher fatigue resistance, greater toughness, better durability, reprocesability, [...]

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Fiber bridging is a mechanism that may significantly alter the fracture behavior of composite laminates, adhesively bonded laminates, welded laminates, and co-consolidated laminates. It is therefore quite important for the finite element to take that mechanism into consideration. [...]

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Rib-AM project aims to contribute to the development of novel in-situ manufacturing technologies applied to large size components of primary structure of aircrafts. Framed in Clean Sky 2, the [...]

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The OUTCOME Thermoplastic Upper Skin consortium is a European project framed within the Airframe ITD research platform of CleanSky2, funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 program. It is focused on developing, manufacturing, [...]