Parametric investigation of reinforcing cracked aluminum plates with single- and double-sided composite patches: An experimental and numerical approach

Aabid, Abdul and Baig, Muneer and Hrairi, Meftah (2025) Parametric investigation of reinforcing cracked aluminum plates with single- and double-sided composite patches: An experimental and numerical approach. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 239 (16). pp. 2380-2396. ISSN 0954-4100 E-ISSN 2041-3025

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Abstract

This study presents a novel investigation into the reinforcement of cracked aluminum plates using double-sided composite patch repair, a technique that is less explored in existing literature, addressing gaps in existing research through an extensive parametric evaluation. A comprehensive parametric analysis was performed to identify the optimal conditions for normalized stress intensity factor (NSIF) increment and improve repair efficiency. To ensure the reliability of the findings, both experimental and finite element (FE) simulations were conducted. The experimental setup involved bonding composite patches to edge-cracked aluminum plates and testing them under uniaxial tensile loading, while numerical modeling was performed using ANSYS APDL. This integrated approach provided a robust understanding of the interplay between patch geometry, material properties, and adhesive characteristics. The findings demonstrate that double-sided composite patches provide improved load transfer, reduce stress concentration, and enhance crack resistance compared to single-sided configurations. The study concludes with practical recommendations for optimizing composite patch repair based on material selection and patch configuration. The novelty of this work lies in its holistic evaluation of composite patch repair parameters, offering a more resilient and cost-effective solution for aerospace and structural applications.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Composite patch, stress intensity factor, FEM, and analytical and experimental
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA349 Mechanics of engineering. Applied mechanics T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA630 Structural engineering (General) T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ212 Control engineering
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Meftah Hrairi
Date Deposited:	15 Dec 2025 11:47
Last Modified:	15 Dec 2025 11:47
Queue Number:	2025-12-Q718
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/122844

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