Aircraft Fastener Analysis – Part 2

Aircraft Fastener Analysis – Part 2

by | Jan 19, 2019 | Airframe Connections

Shear – Tension interaction Hi-Lite fasteners Most fasteners are mainly loaded in shear. That should be the only way for rivets as their tension capability is somewhat low. That is especially true for blind rivets. Therefore, whenever there is a substantial...
Aircraft Fastener Analysis – Part 1

Aircraft Fastener Analysis – Part 1

by | Jan 10, 2019 | Airframe Connections

Joint analysis Even to this date, most aircraft (metallic and composite) are assembled using some type of fasteners. Those fasteners could be solid rivets, blind rivets, screws or bolts. In fastener analysis, there are two things that you have to check for: Fastener...