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Investigating the impact of internal fatigue crack propagation in aluminum alloy plates repaired with a composite patch

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The application of the Factor of Intensity of Constraint (FIC) criteria becomes instrumental in quantifying effectiveness by measuring the reduction in mechanical energy at the fracture tip, thereby extending the structural life. The robust mechanical properties offered by bonded composite patch repair technology, including enhanced fatigue resistance, mass gain, adaptability to complex sections, and corrosion resistance, play a pivotal role in fortifying damaged structures. Our findings highlight the interdependence of geometric and mechanical properties among the composite patch, adhesive, and damaged structure. Our investigation centers on M(T) aluminum alloy 6061 T6 centrally fissured samples from the 6000 series. We present a comprehensive examination of the effect of composite patch repairs on fatigue deterioration in aeronautical structures. Significantly, our study introduces novel insights by examining the effects of both constant and varying amplitude loads, emphasizing the contribution to comprehensive exploration that highlights the practical implications and benefits of composite patch repairs in enhancing fatigue resistance and longevity in aeronautical structures. Additionally, a detailed exploration is conducted to understand the effects of various parameter settings and service terms. This study contributes significant insights into the field, shedding light on the practical implications of composite patch repairs in enhancing the fatigue resistance and longevity of aeronautical structures.

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  1. University of Ahmed, Ben Bella Oran 1, ISTA, B.P 1524, El M’Naouer, 31000, Oran, Algeria

    Mohammed Chaib & Anas Abderrahmane Lahouel

  2. Laboratory of Intelligent Structures/DGRSDT, CTR University of Ain Temouchent, 46000, Ain Temouchent, Algeria

    Mohammed Chaib, Kaddour Bahram & Abdelkader Ziadi

  3. Laboratory of Applied Mechanics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sciences and Technology of Oran Mohamed Boudiaf, USTO-MB, El M’naouer, BP 1505, 31000, Oran, Algeria

    Abdelkader Slimane & Sidahmed Slimane

  4. Laboratory of Materials and Reactive Systems (LMSR), Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Cité Ben M’hidi, Bp 89, 22000, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria

    Abdelkader Slimane, Kaddour Bahram & Benattou Bouchouicha

  5. Centre of Satellite Development (CDS), Ibn Rochd USTO, BP.: 4065, Oran, Algeria

    Sidahmed Slimane

  6. Faculty of Technology, University of Sidi-Bel-Abbes, Cité Ben M’hidi, Bp 89, 22000, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria

    Sidahmed Dahmane & Djafar Ait Kaci

  7. University of Oran2, Oran, Algeria

    Habib Achache

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Mohammed Chaib: writing, reviewing and editing.

Abdelkader Slimane: conceptualization, methodology, writing.

Sid-Ahmed Slimane: formal analysis.

Sidahmed Dahmane: supervision.

Anas Abderrahman Lahouel: supervision.

Djafar Ait Kaci: writing, formal analysis.

Kaddour Bahram: reviewing.

Habib Achache: supervision.

Abdelkader Ziadi: supervision, investigation, data curation.

Benattou Bouchouicha: supervision, data curation.

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Chaib, M., Slimane, A., Slimane, S. et al. Investigating the impact of internal fatigue crack propagation in aluminum alloy plates repaired with a composite patch. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 130, 5999–6009 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-024-13080-2

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