@inproceedings{1927def5b5784aa9b0a09df8bf87e60c,
title = "Predicting pull-off strengths of bonded joints using cohesive elements",
abstract = "Recent research into the effect of adherend thickness on the pull-off strength of adhesively bonded joints revealed that the pull-off strength increases with panel thickness, and prediction of this phenomenon needs an empirically determined characteristic distance in conjunction with the modified Dr{\"u}cker-Prager/cap plasticity material model. This paper presents an improved approach for capturing this adherend thickness effect using a cohesive element approach. The influence of cohesive law shape on the predicted strength is presented, with the results showing that a non-softening cohesive law provides the best predictions of joint strengths.",
keywords = "Bond strength prediction, Cohesive element, Fracture toughness criteria",
author = "Mildred Lee and Matthew Blacklock and Madabhushi Janardhana and Eudora Yeo and Wang, {Chun H.}",
year = "2014",
month = nov,
day = "1",
language = "English",
series = "8th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2014, as Part of Engineers Australia Convention 2014",
publisher = "Engineers Australia",
pages = "472--481",
editor = "Raj Das and Sabu John",
booktitle = "8th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2014, as Part of Engineers Australia Convention 2014",
address = "Australia",
note = "8th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics, ACAM 2014, as Part of Engineers Australia Convention 2014 ; Conference date: 25-11-2014 Through 26-11-2014",
}