Effects of various parameters on dynamic characteristics in adhesively bonded joints

Abstract Adhesively bonded lap joints are used extensively in various industries. Some disadvantages like holes, thermal effects occurring in the bolted, welded, riveted, and soldered joints are not in question in adhesively bonded joints. Strong adhesive materials used in bonding have been greatly developed in recent years, and then the properties of lightness, sealing, corrosion resistance, heat and sound isolation, damping, and quickly mounting facility have been highly improved. In this work, effects of various dynamic characteristics in the adhesively bonded joints subjected to dynamic forces are investigated using the finite element method. The investigation is conducted on a three-dimensional model. The finite element model of the joint is obtained using isoparametric three-dimensional elements having eight nodes with three degrees of freedom each. Mesh generation is accomplished automatically in a computer. The joint is modeled as a thin plate clamped from the left side. The in-plane vibration analysis is constructed. First, the natural frequencies and mode shapes are obtained, and then point and transfer receptances are extracted, employing structural damping. It is observed that the damping greatly decreased the resonance amplitudes.